If you are thinking "decent sized" smallies and largemouth you definitely want the 5 over the 3. The 3 Forks/Prestige combo is exactly what I have in 6 and 3. These are my "truck" rods. They ride behind the seat of the truck in a double case as long as there is open water. I don't know if you can do much better anywhere for the money.

Niner.. Heddons of course, were not expensive rod and don't have a *lot* of collectors value. I've seen them go for anywhere from 15 to 50 dollars. I'm sure to the right guy they might to do better. That said - there is some increasing interest in vintage glass rods. I have been trying to but a 8.5 foot 8 wt Fenwick Fenglas from a neighbor kid for four years years. He doesn't really want it but he's smart enough to know I do.