I'm looking for feedback on blanks for euro nymphing. I recently went out with a guide and got to use a Thomas & Thomas contact II. It's a pretty sweet stick and I was wondering if anyone here has fished that and a CTS affinity X (11' 3 wt specifically) and compare the feel of them (which I'm aware is quite subjective). I've built on CTS before and really like them, so I'll take any feedback on the 11' 3 wt. Mostly curious if the tip section in the stock configuration is soft enough.

You can fly cast and fly fish without a fly rod, but not without a fly line. IMHO matching fly line to fly rod is more critical than pursuing the "best" rod by itself, particularly in situations where a cast over 30 feet long [double-haul] or sink rate (depth) is a key to success.

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/05/2021 07:24PM by Spencer Phipps.

The CTS blanks aren't dissimilar to the T&T's, want the exacting small beadhead, high sensitivity nymph blank, go with the 2 wt. otherwise the 3 is my choice and far more versatile.

I expect I'll use it with an indicator or for jigging small streamers from time to time, so I think the 3 wt. is probably my best bet. Just want to make sure there's enough give in the tip to toss a mono rig and to absorb head shakes and protect light tippet.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/05/2021 06:37PM by Nick McCasey.

As far as I am concerned any 3 wt. that doesn't have what it takes to protect tippets, isn't a 3 wt.

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/06/2021 02:11PM by ron zimmerman.

Ended up going with a CTS Affinity MX in 11' 3wt. configuration. I prefer a slightly more moderate action, so it seemed like the best fit for me. Will update on how it performs once built.