Redington Butterstick Fly Rod Review | 2022 Model

[@nathancottrill1363]

I use an 8ft 5wt Butterstick paired with Scientific Angler Amplitude Trout Smooth Line, it’s such a killer line for the unique medium action the new Butterstick has. I fish with it on the Gunnison River pretty much exclusively for the Salmonfly Hatch and the Late summer Hopper action. It is a blast! Especially when you get a 16”+ Trout nailing a big dry fly. It’s also fun fishing for Smallmouth on the Colorado River. One of my favorite rods. 💯

[@user-pr8nw1mh2q]

How does it hold up in breezy or windy conditions?

[@nathancottrill1363]

@@user-pr8nw1mh2q Hahahaha….. It’s a bit squirrelly in windy conditions. However it does well compared to the older models. It is a 4 piece so that extra connection does increase the backbone and speed of the rod. Where I fish in Colorado windy conditions are the norm more often than I would like. It’s a great dry fly rod and I usually have to wait the wind out to get the best presentation. Windy conditions and dry flys don’t always go well with any rod you have regardless. It’s a fun rod to fish and it turns the heads of any other angler on the river. 💯😂

[@Benjamin-qr3yx]

Hi, Do you fish this rod for smallmouth with top water flies only or do you sometimes use small streamers?

[@jonnyd6163]

The fact that you compared the older model to a Taylormade, you won my heart bro ❤️

[@Tridentflyfishing]

😂

[@riverwalker2173]

Bubble shaft 😆😅🤣

[@nathancottrill1363]

FACTS 😂

[@gabesisney4440]

I have the 2 models back yellow Butter Stick (3wt), it is likely my favorite rod - it casts like ..... Butter (I had to :)! I always felt they moved too far from the formula with the white rod so I'm glad to see a return to form with this new one. I can't say how good this new one is but mine is amazing!

[@Tridentflyfishing]

The og Butterstick is a classic, for sure.

[@ruebdogg1]

I appreciate the honest reviews Ben

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Of course!

[@jayfalzarano8046]

Love the old Butters - they are great rods!!! Can’t wait to pickup a new one!

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Which size are you considering picking up?

[@jayfalzarano8046]

@@Tridentflyfishing Thinking about the 1 wt.

[@Tridentflyfishing]

@@jayfalzarano8046 Fun!

[@gregb8824]

Fast is for graphite. Seems like they missed the mark, aren't glass fans in it for the bend?

[@Tridentflyfishing]

It depends on the caster and personal preference.

[@tonyg3091]

I had the old version in 3#. Sold it and regret ever since. This rod was super fun for smaller fish

[@Tridentflyfishing]

We know of a place you can find a replacement!

[@Hyflicks]

Hey guys I plan on getting this in the 8 foot 5 as my first glass rod. But am still deciding between this and the sage foundation as I’ve never used a glass rod before. And as for reels I’m in between the sage spectrum lt and the Ross animas which reel and which rod would you go for

[@Tridentflyfishing]

Either reel will work fine, but the Animas is an exceptionally solid reel for the money

[@69texaseyes]

Orvis new glass rods not much more money and made in USA. If you want a foreign glass rod, the 35 dollar eagle claw casts smooth and delicate.

[@Tridentflyfishing]

The Superfine is a step up in price, but we hear you.

[@ryanbrand3946]

You are doing a sales pitch not a review.

[@gregkosinski2303]

Wtf are you talking about? He’s fairly forward that it’s a more graphite-like feel.