I
nternet gathering place for custom rod builders
  • Custom Rod Builders - This message board is provided for your use by the sponsors listed on the left side of the page. Feel free to post any question, answers or topics related in any way to custom building. When purchasing products please remember those who sponsor this board.

  • Manufacturers and Vendors - Only board sponsors are permitted and encouraged to promote and advertise products on the board. You may become a sponsor for a nominal fee. It is the sponsor fees that pay for this message board.

  • Rules - Rod building is a decent and rewarding craft. Those who participate in it are assumed to be civilized individuals who are kind and considerate in their dealings with others. Please respond to others in the same fashion in which you would like to be responded to. Registration IS NOW required in order to post. You must include your actual First and Last name and a correct email address when registering or posting. Posts which are inflammatory, insulting, or that fail to include a proper name and email address will be removed and the persons responsible will be barred from further participation.

    Registration is now required in order to post. You must include your actual First and Last name and a correct email address when registering or posting.
SPONSORS

2024 ICRBE EXPO
CCS Database
Custom Rod Symbol
Common Cents Info
American Grips Piscari
American Tackle
Anglers Rsrc - Fuji
BackCreek Custom Rods
BatsonRainshadowALPS
CRB
Cork4Us
HNL Rod Blanks–CTS
Custom Fly Grips LLC
Decal Connection
Flex Coat Co.
Get Bit Outdoors
HFF Custom Rods
HYDRA
Janns Netcraft
Mudhole Custom Tackle
MHX Rod Blanks
North Fork Composites
Palmarius Rods
REC Components
RodBuilders Warehouse
RodHouse France
RodMaker Magazine
Schneiders Rod Shop
SeaGuide Corp.
Stryker Rods & Blanks
TackleZoom
The Rod Room
The FlySpoke Shop
USAmadefactory.com
Utmost Enterprises
VooDoo Rods

CTS Affinity one
Posted by: sante morrone (---.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net)
Date: July 12, 2009 05:36PM

has anbody built these models : AO-4908-GO
i herd these are high rated blanks

Sante Morrone
the fisherman

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: CTS Affinity one
Posted by: Herb Ladenheim (---.hsd1.fl.comcast.net)
Date: July 13, 2009 06:54PM

Sante,
I have built on 2 Affinity-One blanks - a #9 (FO909-4) and a #10 (custom rolled) 4pc, 9' fly rod. I am not familar with the model # in your thread.
I love both of mine.
Herb

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: CTS Affinity one
Posted by: sante morrone (---.lsanca.dsl-w.verizon.net)
Date: July 13, 2009 07:37PM

HERB : WHAT KIND OF FISHING YOU ARE DOING WITH THOSE RODS?
WHAT COLOR, HOW DO THEY CAST

Sante Morrone
the fisherman

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: CTS Affinity one
Posted by: Herb Ladenheim (---.hsd1.fl.comcast.net)
Date: July 13, 2009 08:10PM

Sante,
I always buy the CTS blanks in their P2000 finish. Which is no finish at all. I apply a coat of carnuba wax to the blank after I build rod. Paint weighs more than you think and I want the rod to be as light, in the tip, as possible.
I fly fish for snook, red fish, jack cravale and tarpon in FL. On Cape Cod I use the rods for striped bass.

I also use CTS blanks in their Maxim, Affinity- MX, Affinity-X models. The Affinity-X in #9 ans #10 are exceptional. I think the #9 is probably the best rod I have casted and fished.

PM me your email and I will send pics.
Regards,
Herb

Options: ReplyQuote


Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
Webmaster