Breaking in a new gill catcher

My birthday present came yesterday and I had to check it out to make sure it was ok . :)
Went creek fishing first and found the creek low . But still managed to catch 10 small redbreast and bluegills .
The new rod makes even the little ones fun .
It’s a 6’ 2wt fiberglass Redington Butterstick . Just enough noodle to make it fun , but fast enough to cast .
I only had one spot in the shade where I fished for about an hour then drove nine minutes to the water reservoir I’ve been fishing .
Two of my spots were taken by other fishermen, so I went to my third spot , which happed to be shaded also .
After about ten minutes , one of the other fishermen showed up about 30-40 yards from me . Almost too close IMO .
I wouldn’t have invaded another guys fishing spot like that .
That’s ok though , because I put on a clinic for him , catch a dozen while he went skunked.
The new rod is awesome . Now I want the 5’9” 1 wt Butterstick.

Very nice

Oh yeah nice pretty new clean cork rod handle, bet is has that new rod smell as well :biggrin. It is an endless cycle with fishing and new equipment, but so much fun!

I like the looks of those redbreasts, none up in this area. Now that you like the new stick, how long before the rings come off and a new locking reel seat goes on? Oh, and Happy Bday also!

Very nice present!

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Originally Posted by moonrunner

I like the looks of those redbreasts, none up in this area. Now that you like the new stick, how long before the rings come off and a new locking reel seat goes on? Oh, and Happy Bday also!

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I won’t be messing with this one . The rings fit nice and tight .
Better quality than what came on the CGR .
Oh , thanks

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Originally Posted by StantheMan2567

Oh yeah nice pretty new clean cork rod handle, bet is has that new rod smell as well :biggrin. It is an endless cycle with fishing and new equipment, but so much fun!

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Yep , it’s always +1
My favorite rod is always my next one . :)
Don’t smoke , Don’t Drink , Don’t do much traveling anymore , may as well spend my money on something I enjoy.
I get my high from the bend of the rod .

Nice, gill! Nice looking setup.
Bob

Gillchaser,
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That’s a nice lookin new setup. I’m not sure I would know what to do with a 2wt, or a 1. Sounds like fun though. A better birthday present I can’t imagine, hope your day was the best.

Sweet! Congrats on the new bug wand.

gillchaser,
PM sent.

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Originally Posted by moonrunner

gillchaser,
PM sent.

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Thanks , I bookmarked it for future reference. Love the green!

I’ve been fishing the Butterstick 2wt. a lot lately .
Took it to Lake McIntosh this morning for an hour and half trip . To play with the small gills there .
They’re willing to play along in this heat .
I caught seventeen bluegills , redbreast , and my favorite lately , the green sunfish .
I got home before noon and did a little yard work .
The FedEx girl surprised me while I was working to deliver my new reel for the Butterstick.
A Redington Zero 2/3 fly reel .
At 2.7 oz it’s the lightest reel of any kind I own now. The rod weighs 1.9 oz .
Quite a lightweight. Makes the little ones a blast to catch .
Waiting for my 5’9” 1wt. to get here :)

Nice pic., sounds like they kept you busy. Have a Zero on my Cabela's CGR 3wt., click a bit on the loud side stripping line.

Very nice, gill. Best of luck with it.
Bob

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Originally Posted by moonrunner

Nice pic., sounds like they kept you busy. Have a Zero on my Cabela's CGR 3wt., click a bit on the loud side stripping line.

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I’ve read they get quieter the more you use it .
All of my disc drag model reels loosen up too easily .
I get tired of constantly having to check the drag .