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Whether you're swinging flies for steelhead, chasing big browns on a streamer, or fighting a hard-running salmon, the right fighting butt gives you the control and leverage to finish the fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Virgil Rod Company, we carry fighting butts and hardware kits built for rod builders and serious anglers alike — from removable threaded systems to traditional cork and composite options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces fatigue during long fights on heavy fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a stable anchor point against your body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with a wide range of fly rod builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptions for permanent installs and removable setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1-5-cork-fighting-butt","title":"1.5\" Cork Fighting Butt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClassic Cork Feel. 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