I am new to Spey rods and want to build a rod to learn how to cast. Considering several all in the 13' - 7 to 9 wt range. Blanks being considered include Forcast, Sage VT2 and a Loop yellow. Having no knowledge of Spey rods can anyone help me in blank selection. Cost for a rod to learn how to cast is a consideration. I know how to build graphite rods and have built and fish several.

I have built on Forcast.. like it.

We sell CND spey blanks. You may wish to consider them as well.

Joe Douglas

Where do I fnd them on your website? The downloaded catalogue is at least 2 years old.

Due to the popularity of the Forecast Spey blanks, which by the way is a GREAT CHOICE. We have now come out with the Rainshadow RX7 Spey rod blanks. They feature the Traditional Spey actions* Light overall weight*Technical blend of RX6 & RX7 graphite material for a perfect blend of Strength, Action, and power. They all come in 4 pc with the Matte Clear finish. The following are the new models:
IF1266-4M = 12'6" 6wt spey, 4pc, butt - .467, tip 4.5, 4.13oz = MSRP $126.82
IF1307-4M = 13', 7wt spey, 4pc, butt - .495, tip 5.0, 4.33oz = MSRP $152.71
IF1368-4M = 13'6", 8wt spey, 4pc, butt - .512, tip 5.5, 5.08 oz = MSRP $157.24
IF1409-4M = 14', 9wt spey, 4pc, butt - .585, tip 6.0, 6.03 oz = MSRP $166.29

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
Thank you for your support.

Bill Batson
CEO
Batson Enterprises
Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS product lines
877-875-2381
www.batsonenterprises.com
batson@batsonenterprises.com

CND supposedly makes a beautiful blank, I'll find out soon enough. Beulah is another great option, I'm not sure what sponser carries them though.

"There is a principle which is a bar against all information,which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance--that principle is contempt prior to investigation."
- Herbert Spencer

R.B. Meiser, a sponsor here, carries a line of blanks/rods that are world class, if he couldn't put you on the right path with components, reels and lines to match his blanks, and what you think you want to do with them, I don't think anyone could help you. Angler's Workshop carries Beulah and maybe a half dozen other brands of spey blanks, saw some dandies on sale last I was in there from different popular manufacturers.

My choice will always be Forecast/Rainshadow...Best bang for the buck!

Paul

I'm going with a T&T two hander blank. For my purpose which is to fish the surf of Cape Cod. You might want to check out [www.speypages.com] . There is a lot of info on Spey rods on this site.
Bill

Ed, if you can indicate what type of single hand rod action you prefer the type of fishing you normally do (with some example blanks), and whether you tend to "overline" your rated rods, it will help in recommending a suitable two hander.

I fish a varity of single handed rods that depend on what and where. all rods build from blanks except IM6 and RPLXi
10' 7wt XP with 223 grains ot T-8 tied to 25 lb Amnesia
9' 6 wt Winston Boron (6 years old so no the new boron) - 190 garins T-8, 6wt intermediate sinking line , 6wt WF floating line (trout), 7wt WF saltwater line
10' 5wt XP - DT taper 5 wt line
8'9" Sage SP - 5wt WF and 5wt DT
9' IM6 5wt Winston - 5wt DT
9' 8wt Boron - 8 wt saltwater
9' 10wt Sage RPLXi - 10 wt saltwater