Originally Posted by
KevinE
Neil, CTS rod models are rather confusing and have changed in the last year or so. Here they are ordered (according to my understanding) from fastest to slowest:
1. Revo Salt
2. Affinity X
3. Affinity One
4. Affinity MX (was Maxim)
5. Quantam
6. Quartz (glass/carbon blend)
7. Vintage
The Affinity One has a firmer butt and softer tip than the MX, so should be better for distance casting. The MX is designed for casting shorter distances so is probably better suited for SA streams. Saying that I haven't cast the MX, only its predecessor the Maxim. I would probably choose the MX for weights 4 and under. Not that the One can't cast short, it can - beautifully.
For a 6 piece travel rod to be used in SA and perhaps for general travel abroad I would lean towards an 8 1/2 ft 4wt MX.
I'd be interested to hear your opinions on the MX.
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