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CTS Revo #9 8'3" 4-pc Maroon |
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Written by Antti Kymäläinen
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Monday, 05 October 2009 |
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CTS Revo #9 8’3" 4-pc (Maroon)
| Built | 2009 | | Line rate | 9
| | Sections | 4
| | No of Guides | 9 | | Manufacturer of Guides | Fuji and REC
| | Guide types | Stripper: Fuji TSVSG (1x20, 1x12)
Single foot guides: REC 1xRSNX-5 and 6xRSNX-4 | | TipTop | TFST 8-5.5 | | Threads used | Gudebrod #257 Rust
Sulky metallic gold #7004 | | Winding Check | None | | Handle | Natural & burnt cork blocks from Mudhole
| | Reel Seat | American tackle AW12T-B
| | Fighting Butt | Natural & burnt cork blocks from Mudhole | | Rod case | None |
| Guide Number | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 | #6 | #7 | #8 | #9 | | Guide Size | 4
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| 5 | 12t | 20t | | Distance from tiptop (mm) | 115 | 270 | 442 | 624 | 823
| 1014 | 1222
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| 1738 |
Description of the rod:
CTS had revised their monstrous REVO S series. I was very doubtful with this series based on my previous experience with super long casting, but non-balanced predecessor. I was looking a rod I could fish all day rather than a rod suitable for wait-see-cast fishing.
When I received the rod, it was super light and felt nice at hand even unassembled. After putting in components - well - mildly say I was excited with the rod. It was light and well balanced, just waiting to be taken to fish.
Casting with this rod is done so far with only one line: Guideline Pike #10 int/sink. It worked perfect so there has been no time or need to test other lines with it. The rod casts short, it casts long ( and I mean long with big pike flies on ), it can take strong double-hauls and finally it's great with fish on :)
Pros & cons:
+ Very light, but still feels strong with CTS quality joints
+ Will cast a mile
+ Has plenty of power to fight any fish
+ Very light and well balanced
- None :S or maybe I don't have enough of them :)
Fly lines:
- Guideline Pike #10 int/sink. Works like a charm with this rod.
- Will be tested with shooting heads later this year.
Conclusion:
A new favourite for sure. Takes the top spot from Affinity S by being lighter, longer casting and more responsive. Can be fished with lighter lines and is not that strict with timing on cast. Best price/performace ratio on current blanks on market as far as I know (prove me wrong :)
Absolutely highly recommended!
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Last Updated ( Friday, 09 October 2009 )
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