These rods are made to order. Please allow 1-2 weeks for build time.

A precision‑engineered 9’6″ weapon built for anglers who demand sensitivity, power, and absolute control.

The 9’6″ CTS‑built blank delivers the perfect balance of long‑range casting efficiency and responsive tip recovery. Whether you’re working light metals, soft plastics, or small swimmers, this rod loads effortlessly and fires with authority—while maintaining the crisp, ultra‑sensitive feel CTS is known for.

Performance Highlights

• CTS Carbon Engineering — A fast‑recovery, high‑modulus blank tuned for maximum casting distance and accuracy.
• 9’6″ Versatility — Long enough for reach and leverage, short enough for precision in tight structure or surf pockets.
• Refined Power Curve — Smooth loading mid‑section with a responsive tip for working lures naturally.

Guide Options

Choose the performance tier that matches your style:

• Fuji Alconite Guides — Durable, smooth, and cost‑efficient without sacrificing performance.
• Fuji Titanium Torzite K‑Frame Guides — Ultra‑light, corrosion‑proof, and optimized for line management in harsh conditions.
• Fuji Titanium Torzite Reverse Guides — Reduces wind knots, increases casting efficiency, and keeps line flow perfectly controlled.

Built for Real‑World Fishing

• Inshore versatility — Perfect for stripers, blues, albies, and light surf applications.
• Long‑range performance — Designed to launch 1½–3 oz lures with minimal effort.
• Lightweight feel — Reduced fatigue for all‑day casting sessions.

The gw Customs Touch

Every rod is hand‑built with the same precision and craftsmanship that defines the gw Customs brand. From threadwork to balance to guide alignment, each detail is tuned for anglers who expect more than “factory standard.”