About this piece
The Smith Be Sticky Trout BST-EXS43UL-C3 is a specialized 3-piece casting rod designed for the mountain stream bait finesse style championed by Hiro Motoyama. It delivers exceptional casting performance with lightweight lures like spinners while maintaining the backbone to control heavy sinking minnows. The short 4'3" length and compact 55cm folded size make it ideal for navigating tight cover and mobile stream fishing.
Key features
- Purpose-built for mountain stream bait finesse with ultra-light lure control
- Optimized release point for confident, trouble-free casting with bait finesse reels
- Versatile action handles everything from light spinners to heavy sinking minnows
- Compact 3-piece design folds to 55cm for easy transport between streams
- Ultra-light 69g blank rated for 1-7g lures and 2-6lb line
Best for
- Mountain stream trout fishing with bait finesse tackle
- Anglers targeting native trout in tight, overgrown headwaters
- Casting ultra-light lures with precision and minimal backlash risk
- Mobile anglers who need a packable rod for hike-in stream access
