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

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

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).

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/27/2018 07:38AM by Eric MONTACLAIR.

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.

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

Boden,
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Herb

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.

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:

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