About this piece
The Smith Be Sticky Trout HM model SS4-Custom 47UL is a premium 4-piece baitcasting rod designed for ultralight mountain stream fishing. Engineered by Hiroyuki Motoyama over three years, this flagship model offers exceptional portability and a 47UL length that stows to just 39.5 cm.
Key features
- 4-piece construction with a 39.5 cm folded length for easy backpacking
- Ultra-light power (82 g) with a Moderate action for broad release timing
- All-wood reel seat fits both low-profile and round-shaped baitcasting reels
- High-modulus carbon blank (15t+24t) with 1.3 mm tip diameter
- Fat-and-narrow rear cork grip for comfort and control
- Thoroughly tested to eliminate action loss from multi-piece design
Best for
- Ultra-light bait finesse fishing in mountain streams
- Anglers targeting char, trout, and other stream species
- Backcountry or hike-in fishing trips where packability is key
- Casting heavy sinking minnows and small crankbaits with precision
