Receive the latest news on new promotions, exclusive offers, and new arrivals. International shoppers, please choose your currency here before you start shopping. Receive $10 off yourfirst purchase, plus exclusive offers with the Kilwell Club. You are hereHome » Freshwater Fishing » Accessories » Rod Building » Rod Building Page 1 of 1The World’s Finest Fishing Rods and Blanks CTS is New Zealand’s designer and manufacturer of the finest high performance fishing rods and blanks. We’re known throughout the world for our design innovation and exceptional performance and quality. DesignWe are focused on intensive product development and continuous improvement in our design and manufacturing processes.Learn MoreProductsCTS manufactures a comprehensive range of rod blanks, available for the very small custom builder through to large scale rod builders.Learn MoreHow we WorkEvery customer’s needs are unique to CTS. We’re proud to be one of the few truly customized rod blank manufacturers in the world.

Learn MoreAll I have read and heard is true. This is the straightest blank I have ever seen. The power to weight ratio really is unbelievable. Since picking up my first CTS I’ve never been able to use anything else, It’s my opinion that they are the finest blanks on the market. The colour selection and wide range of products are second to none.The Affinity rod is just awesome. We can apply a lot of pressure without fear of the rod breaking. We will definitely be getting more of these blanks.…I had in regular use, a half a dozen of two-handed flyrods for which I’d been fully satisfied. Anyway none of those have been in use this season, mainly because of my new CTS’s. I think that pretty much says it all…16 #8-9 Affinity DH. What can I say, this was the firestarter for the whole rod operation, and in a word it’s everything I imagined it to be. I am now fishing with my 9″#5 Affinity Plus and I have never been impressed more with any other rod I have used.  It is amazing, how much power this rod has…

I congratulate the team for this rod, and I can assure you, this is not my last CTS rod.I don’t own a finer fishing rod than the one I built on your blank.The surf rods we worked on last year came out incredible.  I couldn’t be happier with my purchases and I am extremely grateful for the help in getting things squared away with UPS and getting the new blanks in my hands.The 3pc #6 impressed me with its sensitivity and ease with which it produced tight accurate casts… this rod proved to consistently meet my highest expectations. I was hesitant about getting blanks from a company so far away, New Zealand, but CTS made the process a piece of cake. The blanks themselves were all beautifully finished and straight as arrows.A rod that you could use all day without feeling like you have been casting a broomhandle. A well presented rod that has been finished exceptionally well. All round an exceptional rod.CTS is a first class operation. I was originally drawn to them for their ability to do concept design/engineering of multi pc.

fly rods, especially the longer two handed rods. Mirror'S Edge Live Wallpaper AndroidTheir work is always prompt, and flawless…Antique Brass Bar Sink FaucetGuys, Just a quick line to share a big thumbs up for the blanks sent so far. Buy Laptop 90 Days Same As CashAll excellent quality, and the performance has been nothing short of phenomenal!!! Very pleased <> Thanks for a job well done.My AFFINITY X 9′ #6  in golden olive with smooth green snake ring windings is perfect, now at the near end of 2. mostly I use WF5F rio gold flyline, but also sometimes with heavier nymphs or middle streamer an WF6F Lefty Gray.  Any guys who have seen it are very impressed of the rod; and after casting tests, with both fly line classes,from beginners to advanced fly fishers  trying long casts  up to the whole  fly line in the air, ” It’s unbelieveable which immense power is in this marvelous, light weight rod.

Thats my experience with I’ ll say your FLAG SHIP !!!!!.Considering we communicated requirements by email over about 12,000 miles the result has turned out spot on, the rod action being exactly as I envisaged it should be for the river I fish. I am very happy with the result thank you so much.I have been building rods for over 40 years, I won most of the world rod build offs, I used every big name brand blank there is, I have to say, your blanks that I just received are the best blanks I have ever held in my hands. The graphite blank is thinner, lighter and crisper than a comparable Gatti blank (none of the US companies come even close to that.) The glass blank stuns me more than a Kabuto blank.Here you will find a rod for just about all saltwater fishing here in New Zealand, if its not there we maybe able to build it for you...For the last ten years we have been supplying fishing rods to the national market and more recently overseas interests.We are based in Auckland, gateway to the  Hauraki Gulf which is undoubtedly New Zealand's premier snapper fishing area. 

Carbon and high carbon content rods are our main focus for the ever growing lure fishing market, if it s a high quality softbait rod or a Micro jigging rod we will have it for you.A lot of rods these days do have cross over applications, but there is no one rod does all. If in doubt please drop us a line or give us a call.We actively fish as often as we can, so have an understanding of which rod is suited to which type of fishing.You will not find our rods in shops, we sell direct to the public only. Exceptional fly rods tailored just for you. EPIC FLY ROD KITS The satisfaction of building your own fly rod PERFORMANCE FLY ROD Blanks EPIC FIBERGLASS FLY ROD BLANKS & CARBON FIBER BLANKS FLY FISHING AND FLY CASTING DVD'S AND VIDEO DOWNLOADS EPIC CAPS, PREMIUM COTTON T-SHIRTS AND OTHER GOODNESS Epic Fly Rods High Tech Design - Old School Love. The worlds most remarkable fly rods each exclusively customised & handcrafted to order. Developed, designed and handcrafted in New Zealand.