The Rodsmith’s Guild has honoured CTS founder, Stephen Pratt, with the distinction of Master Designer / Maker. The Rodsmith’s Guild™ is a trade guild dedicated to identifying and distinguishing the skilled craftsmen and artisans that are practicing in... Continue reading
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Hendrik pays us another visit, to tell you more about CTS and Maven and give you another glimpse into our world. See some of the amazing competition entries from ICRBE 2017, and catch up on our newest technology... Continue reading
We hosted Two Cowboys & a Camera at CTS in November. They’re story tellers who travel the world visiting makers and producers in local communities – Makers like CTS and MAVEN, our finished rod company. We were delighted to... Continue reading
New Zealand premium rod blank manufacturer, CTS, has been selected to power the 2017 World Rod Building Challenge. The competition invites custom rod builders from around the world to showcase their finest artistry and craftsmanship – with each... Continue reading
Congratulations to Niklas Eriksson from the Swedish National Team for taking out 2nd place in Sea Trout Distance at the World Championships, in 2014 in Fagernes Norway with his T37, 10′. And for fourth place in Salmon distance... Continue reading
1st place: French Casting Championship 2014, 175g, 150g, 125g and 100g divisions. SE1503-3 : Fred Giran Continue reading
In this clip I broke the Swedish 18´spey casting record at a small tournament in Gothenburg. 65.5 meters (214 feet 11 inches) I used my own CTS 18´rod, TSD Grand River Tournament 18 #13 and Gaelforce 80ft head. Continue reading
For 11 years, Stephen Pratt has cast Composite Tube Systems Ltd (CTS) – described on the company’s website as New Zealand’s world-leading rod company – onwards and upwards. Pioneering new technologies and evolving to cater to a discerning, largely international niche market has meant his business... Continue reading
