Affinity X Mississippi Gold 8’ 6” 5wt 4pc Fly Rod Blank | CTS Fishing
Build a custom fly rod on the CTS Affinity X Mississippi Gold 8 ft 6 in, 5wt, 4-piece carbon blank. Its fast action pairs a powerful butt section with a delicate tip and supportive midsection for smooth loading, quick recovery, and controlled casting.
Blank only, not a finished fly rod. No handle, butt-cap, guides, or reel seat is installed.
Blank specifications
- Series: CTS Affinity X
- Finish: Mississippi Gold
- Length: 8 ft 6 in
- Line rating: 5wt
- Sections: 4-piece
- Material: Carbon
- Action: Fast
- Manufacturer model reference: FX865-4
- Listed blank weight: 35g / 1.2oz
- Butt diameter: 9 mm
- Tip diameter: 1.6 mm
- Manufacturer-listed grain window: 140–170 grains
Made in Auckland, New Zealand.
Build planning: Use the manufacturer's grain window as a starting point. Confirm line choice, guide spacing, and component fit for your individual blank before installation. Contact Fish On! Custom Rods for help planning your build.
Build a custom fly rod on the CTS Affinity X Mississippi Gold 8 ft 6 in, 5wt, 4-piece carbon blank. Its fast action pairs a powerful butt section with a delicate tip and supportive midsection for smooth loading, quick recovery, and controlled casting.
Blank only, not a finished fly rod. No handle, butt-cap, guides, or reel seat is installed.
Blank specifications
- Series: CTS Affinity X
- Finish: Mississippi Gold
- Length: 8 ft 6 in
- Line rating: 5wt
- Sections: 4-piece
- Material: Carbon
- Action: Fast
- Manufacturer model reference: FX865-4
- Listed blank weight: 35g / 1.2oz
- Butt diameter: 9 mm
- Tip diameter: 1.6 mm
- Manufacturer-listed grain window: 140–170 grains
Made in Auckland, New Zealand.
Build planning: Use the manufacturer's grain window as a starting point. Confirm line choice, guide spacing, and component fit for your individual blank before installation. Contact Fish On! Custom Rods for help planning your build.