24 August 2024 When you step into Mark McKenna's workshop, you're not just entering a space where fishing rods are built - you're stepping into the heart of a passion that's been decades in the making. Nestled in... Continue reading
The 2024 World Cup in Casting Sport and Fly Casting took place on Saturday April 13th in Vicenza, Italy, attracting 92 casters from 10 nations. Mauro Panzeri had a fantastic day, taking out first place in Salmon Distance... Continue reading
Introducing Aspen, the latest addition to our renowned collection of stunning CTS paint colours. Inspired by the breathtaking Aspen trees of Colorado, this vibrant hue adds a touch of natural beauty to your rod-building projects. Available now across... Continue reading
Günter Feuerstein | April 2024 Another good huchen season has ended with many beautiful memories and a dozen fly-caught huchen. If you have to drive 600 km to the next huchen water and can't make a few quick... Continue reading
The FIPSAS 2023 Italian Fly Casting Championships took place on 23 and 24 September 2023 at the splendid ‘Green Events‘ location near Milan – covering six international regulation ICSF disciplines over two days. The two Spey 15′ and... Continue reading
Günter Feuerstein | July 2023 The rising water temperatures of our rivers, the decline in insects and the use by sun-seekers and boat tourists make it increasingly difficult for fly fishermen in summer to be able to indulge... Continue reading
Rok Hace | December 2022 Our goal in 2022 was to catch a Taimen - a close asian relative to the European Hucho Hucho, and an aggressive fresh water apex predator that promises an explosive strike and exhilarating... Continue reading
The Final of the Italian Fly Casting 2022 Championships was held in Mappano on 18 September 2022. The weather conditions were good, with low humidity and moderate wind, sometimes almost absent. Our congratulations go to Stefano De Martini,... Continue reading
Pay a visit to The American Museum of Fly Fishing in Manchester VT, and you'll happen across a truly unique installation. "On Turbulence & Flow" is the creative genius of Val Kropiwnicki and Renato Vitalini, featuring a rod... Continue reading
Gayleen Pratt | 24 March 2022 The vibrant and eye-catching collections of V-Stick custom fly fishing rods have popped from the pages of CTS social media for many years. Behind them is one of the most passionate and... Continue reading