I'm a new rod builder but enjoy building and I'm looking for another rod to build. I need a fast action 6 weight for heavy trout applications( heavy sink - tips, large indicator rigs, hoppers, etc.). Does anybody have a reccomendation for a blank that fits such an criteria? If so, who manfactures it?

Chris,

Our FT blanks are fast action and very crisp! The price is right as well and we are offering free shipping in the contenental USA for the month of July for orders over $200.00! Give me a call to order at 1-541-782-4404

Dan Craft
Dan Craft Enterprises

I would say you should take a look at St.Croix.
Try the 4F906.4

It will be difficult to find a better blank than the Sage XP 690-4. A little "$pendy" but for the purposes you have listed, the Sage 6 weights are excellent.

Bill

Thanks guys, the help is appreciated. I'm looking at Dan's blanks at the moment, I just don't quite have the money for a Sage blank for now.

I have an FT 905 -4pc that I use with a 6# line to meet the applications you describe. It performs superbly!

Stan Grace
Helena, MT
"Our best is none too good"

Chris , I built a FT 6wt last winter for EXACTLY what you want to do . My first use for it is schoolie stripers , second is "team nymphing" with shot , and a "broom" indicator . I can't tell you how well it has worked in both situations , took 3-12 lb stripers all day on Cape cod this early summer , and did well in the spring with the nymphs too . I am sure the FT in a 5 would be just as good if not better if it were just for nymphing . ........... and the price is right to boot !! Have fun , JHD

Got Fish ?

Just got out on the water with a DC SIG V 6wt I built this week (Titan guides). I put 3 trout in the 26-29" range in the net (I don't know how much biger you're expecting). I haven't used the FT yet, but I can vouch for the SIG V without hesitation.

I have the Sig V and like it a lot. I can throw huge clousers and/or sinking tips with ease. Been catching humpies to 6 pounds all day with it for a while now. Also a great trout rod, with many nice dollys and cutts to the bank yesterday.