Last fall I built a 12 1/2 foot, 7-8 weight rod from a forecast blank, and fished it with a DT8 on the Salmon in Pulaski. Being new to the double-handed rod, I took a lesson from a local guru, Pat Muira, who taught me the basics and suggested I buy a spey line, though he didn't say which one. These lines are quite expensive, and I don't have the opportunity to try them, so any feedback would be appreciated. Those of you who know the blank, what works for you? Thanks in advance.... charlie

look on on the "speypages" site, there have been posts on this rod recently.
len

I've got the 13' 8/9 and use an Orvis Floating 8wt Mid Spey line (medium length head)
It loads the 13' well.
Their Short Head 8wt spey is on sale for $25, online. Shorter heads are easier to cast and to learn two-handed casting with.
I think it would fit your need.

[www.orvis.com]

RB