CND Gravity Double Handed Fly Rod
By launching the Gravity series, CND introduces a new generation of cutting-edge fly rods. Due to a large selection of different models, this range offers the perfect rod for all kinds of river fishing for salmon, sea trout or steelhead. In fact, these rods set new standards in many different ways!
The truly outstanding performance of the Gravity double-handed fly rod is based on a combination of the proven Bias Versa Technology and the Nano Pitch Technology. This innovative approach allows the rod designers from CND to use extremely thin layers of high-end Japanese carbon fibre. It also allows them to use significantly more individual layers which are combined with each other in a multi-directional way. This unique construction makes the Gravity lighter and even faster than the previous CND rods – without sacrificing durability. Anyway, these rods still provide the demanding caster with the distinguishing “CND feeling” of a deep-loading rod with incredibly fast recovery. Due to its fast action with powerful casting properties, this strong “casting machine” will create the line speeds you have only been dreaming of. In addition, this powerful performance makes it much easier to lift heavy sinking lines and weighted flies. This allows a precise and consistent anchor placement, and therefore you will be able to send your fly to the other side of the river with ease.
Of course, the rod designers from CND only used high-quality components for this exceptional rod. Therefore, your line will glide through the high-quality Fuji stripping guides and stainless snake guides with hardly any friction. Furthermore, the reliable ALPS reel seat will hold your favourite salmon reel securely in place. Last but not least, the ergonomically shaped handle made of premium cork feels great in your hand, and therefore the Gravity leaves absolutely nothing to be desired.
In short: Every version of the Gravity double-handed fly rod embodies the incredible art of rod building that CND is known for. In fact, this rod really deserves its name since it seems to defy gravity in an almost magical way. It combines truly outstanding casting properties with high-quality components and an impressive overall quality. Without a doubt, it is one of the best double-handed fly rods of all times!
Details:
- Modern double-handed premium fly rod
- Innovative blank construction made of high-end Japanese carbon fibre and based on the proven Bias Versa Technology and the Nano Pitch Technology
- Deep and yet very fast action with fast recovery for powerful casting properties
- High-quality Fuji stripping guides and stainless snake guides
- Reliable ALPS reel seat with a stylish design
- Ergonomically shaped handle made of premium cork and with composite cork parts for great durability
- Absolutely stunning, dark green finish (“Gravity Classic” in #11 with a length of 15,6 ft with a dark brown finish)
- 4-piece design
- Delivered in a robust aluminium tube with cloth bag
Bias Versa Technology:
Conventional rod blanks usually consist of one or two layers of carbon fibre. But all CND blanks based on the Bias Versa Technology consist of at least four layers of high-end Japanese carbon fibre. In addition, the so-called Nano Pitch Technology makes it possible to use extremely thin layers of carbon fibre with a thickness of only 0,5 mm. Therefore, significantly more individual layers can be used to build the blank. These layers are combined with each other with modern techniques in a multi-directional way. This special and expensive construction method provides these rods with a truly outstanding casting performance and incredible durability. Despite their extremely light weight, these fast rods have a very powerful, deep action with a fast recovery.
| Class | Length | Transport Length | Pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 7/8 | 12,7 ft (3,84 m) | 105 cm | 4 |
| # 8/9 | 12,7 ft (3,84 m) | 105 cm | 4 |
| # 8/9 | 13,4 ft (4,06 m) | 111 cm | 4 |
| # 8/9 | 14 ft (4,27 m) | 116 cm | 4 |
| # 9/10 | 14 ft (4,27 m) | 116 cm | 4 |
| # 9/10 | 15 ft (4,57 m) | 123 cm | 4 |
| # 10/11 | 15 ft (4,57 m) | 123 cm | 4 |
| # 11 („Gravity Classic“) | 15,6 ft (4,72 m) | 127 cm | 4 |
| # 11 | 16 ft (4,88 m) | 131 cm | 4 |
The renowned manufacturer Custom Nobuo Design (CND) is known worldwide for high-end double-handed fly rods. The casting properties of these design masterpieces simply set new standards. Thus, it is hardly surprising that multiple casting world records have been achieved with the competition rods from CND. Based on years of experience in the international competition scene, founder Nobuo Nodera and his team also design truly impressive rods for fishing salmon rivers of all kinds – whether large or small. In fact, all of these rods have one thing in common: They combine a classy design with innovative technology. Therefore, these state-of-the-art rods have already convinced countless demanding fly fishermen all over the world – for instance Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard.
