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cts blanks
Posted by: Tristan Batho (---.ryqe1.cht.bigpond.net.au)
Date: April 11, 2012 04:43PM

hi was wondering if anyone have built or use cts blanks? thinking of building one just wanted peoples thoughts cheers

Tristan
Sydney, NSW
Australia

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Re: cts blanks
Posted by: Steve Gardner (---.nc.res.rr.com)
Date: April 11, 2012 05:43PM

Love the ones I've used

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Re: cts blanks
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: April 11, 2012 05:47PM

Try the Search

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: cts blanks
Posted by: Ellis P. Mendiola (---.hsd1.tx.comcast.net)
Date: April 11, 2012 06:08PM

They are nice blanks. I have four. Two of the rods are 8 wt. fly rods; one is a moderate action and the other is a fast action blank. I really like the fly rods.

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Re: cts blanks
Posted by: Frank DeFranco (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: April 11, 2012 06:50PM

I have two and have built seven. All were float rods for steelhead. The first two. the tip sections broke cause of MFG defect. since then no problems. light weight yet the have some backbone.

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Re: cts blanks
Posted by: Capt Neil Faulkner (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: April 11, 2012 07:13PM

Hi,

they are excellent blanks, sensitive, light weight and strong. I bottom fished several models last year and was very pleased. I believe they are underrated line class wise.

They have a unique feature in that they will design blanks for us. I have had them design 3 models for me. Tell them your needs and they will produce the blank for an additional $60.

Capt Neil Faulkner



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/12/2012 07:23AM by Capt Neil Faulkner.

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Re: cts blanks
Posted by: Barry Thomas Sr (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: April 11, 2012 08:35PM

I have a 13'6" Surf Rod rated 3-6oz It is one of my favorite rods for Striper Fishing

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Re: cts blanks
Posted by: Erik Godwin (---.vctrcmta01.vctatx.tl.dh.suddenlink.net)
Date: April 12, 2012 01:19PM

Yes, I have built two spinning rods (8-12lb and 6-10lb) on CTS blanks, and they are superb. Sensitive, durable, and with smooth actions. Both are three-piece travel rods that have been all over the continent and taken considerable abuse in both fresh and saltwater without problems.

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Re: cts blanks
Posted by: Bill Hickey (---.nycap.res.rr.com)
Date: April 13, 2012 07:51AM

I have built on the fly rod blanks, all of the models they offer in several different line weights including their fiberglass and a couple of their Prime series blanks (you tell them what you want in a taper and length). Best stuff I have used so far. I get to play around with a lot of different fly rods and very few have come close to making me want to switch from taking a CTS out on the water.

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Re: cts blanks
Posted by: Adam Edwards (203.15.208.---)
Date: April 16, 2012 12:23AM

Hey mate,

I have built 5 rods using CTS blanks. I have two rods built on the Baycaster 7 ft 15-24kg. Last fish I caught on this rod was a 15kg Sampson fish from 80 metres of water. The rod handled the 35 minute fight no problems. The other rods I have built was a 7ft, based on the top level blank 10 - 20lb. (cant remember its name). the last fish it caught wqas a 4 foot wobegong from 15 metres of water. The rod bought it to the surface without an issue.

They are strong, lightweight and have great sensitivity. I would recommend.

They are close to use as well being just over the ditch.

Cheers Adam

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