Anyone know where I can locate a reasonably priced 9'6" 6 wt blank? I recently broke the only one I had - a Loomis. They no longer make a 9'6" so they replaced it with a 9'. I like the 9'6" a lot better for float tube fishing. Any leads would be appreciated.

Ken

I would try locating a 9 footer that I liked, and extending the handle by 6". It'll make the rod a little faster, but that could be a good thing, depending on your tastes.

Ken, I have a 9'-6" Dan Craft Sig III in 6wt, 4 piece. Love the rod and I use it for float tube fishing and larger rivers as nymph rod. Nice medium fast taper and it handles 6wt lines perfectly. No need to over line this rod, I would call it a "light" 6wt. They are a bit on the expensive side though, but worth every penny. If you are looking for a less expensive blank try calling Versitex , they may still have some of the IGFA Pac Bay blanks in that configuration. I've built a bunch of rods on those blanks and they are good preforming blanks. I also think Batson may still make a 9-6 6wt in 2 piece in their RX-7 series.

Ken, correction on the Dan Craft, its a Sig V not III.

BATSON HAS ONE ... IF996 ...IT IS A 2PC RX7...HERE IS THE LINK [www.batsonenterprises.com]
IF YOU NEED A PRICE LET US KNOW AT MIDWEST ROD AND REEL...WE CAN GET IT FOR YOU

Bill@midwestrodandreel.com
www.midwestrodandreel.com

Hi Ken,
We have both the 9' 6" and 10' for 6 wt in stock.
Both in the Batson RX7 series.
Here is a link;
[www.schneidersrods.com]

Best wishes,
Ron Schneider
Schneider's Rod Shop
Mountain Home, Arkansas
[www.schneidersrods.com]
mtnron40@yahoo.com
870-424-3381

Thanks, guys, all for your advice. All things considered, I plan on going with the Dan Craft Signature V.

Ken Gasior

try dan craft. I built 2 rods on their blank and both my daughter and i think they are great.