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CTS Affinity X euro nymphing configuration?
Posted by:
Boden Russell
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Date: October 26, 2018 01:41PM
Has anyone tried a CTS Affinity X in a euro nymphing (EN) configuration (2wt - 3wt, 10' - 11')?
If so is it possible to describe the action to other EN sticks on the market (stiffer like Cortland comp, softer more mid-flex like Syndicate, somewhere in between like T&T)? Thanks Re: CTS Affinity X euro nymphing configuration?
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
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Date: October 26, 2018 05:42PM
Hi Boden,
I've "wiggled plenty of the 10'0" #3's I would say it is closer to the T&T. Certainly not soft/mid flex. Not familiar with the Cortland. But my gut tells me lighter in the hand. Email me if you need pricing. Herb U.S. Distributor CTS Rod Blanks Re: CTS Affinity X euro nymphing configuration?
Posted by:
Eric MONTACLAIR
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Date: October 27, 2018 07:36AM
One of the best ten footer (and I tested a lot).
The #3 is more a #3/4. If it’s for light EN (say single 2.0mm up to 2.8mm bead head Nymph) go for #2, if you want a more versatile stick go for the #3. Light I need hand and not tip heavy (unlike lot of ten footer). ________________________________________ @+ Eric [www.emfishing.fr] Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/27/2018 07:38AM by Eric MONTACLAIR. Re: CTS Affinity X euro nymphing configuration?
Posted by:
Boden Russell
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Date: October 27, 2018 11:44AM
Thanks for the responses so far.
Any comments as to if the CTS 3wt could also act as a more general purpose rod as well (throw dries/droppers, floating indicator rigs, smaller streamers, etc.)? I have also been pondering a 3wt with a -1 tip (via CTS custom fly program). If anyone has thoughts on that configuration it's appreciated. Re: CTS Affinity X euro nymphing configuration?
Posted by:
Eric MONTACLAIR
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Date: October 28, 2018 04:33AM
As stated earlier the #3 is versatile, go for it if you want the best of both world.
For me a #1 tip on it would achieve in a very tipy rod, each is own but for me not a good idea Re: CTS Affinity X euro nymphing configuration?
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
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Date: October 28, 2018 10:28AM
Boden,
Unhide your email. Herb Re: CTS Affinity X euro nymphing configuration?
Posted by:
Boden Russell
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Date: October 29, 2018 12:01PM
Thanks again for the input.
Herb -- I just sent you a direct email. If for some reason you didn't get it let me know. Re: CTS Affinity X euro nymphing configuration?
Posted by:
Boden Russell
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Date: April 19, 2019 10:09AM
In case anyone else is looking at the Affinity X for euro nymphing, I went with the 2wt 11'.
IMHO this is a top of the line hybrid fly rod that can both euro nymph as well as cast traditional techniques. For those looking for more sensitivity I'd even consider a 0wt X although I've never tried one. There's a full review of the rod here in case it helps anyone in the future: [brflyfishing.org] Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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