Is there a good source of fast or extra fast fly rod boanks that don't cost an arm and a leg? I just build for myself....I don't have a market. I purchased very cheap blanks to learn on. Most are moderate flex. I go looking for fast blanks and they all appear to be over $200! I have not checked every source or sponsor. I went to a couple of places....think I tried to just search internet as well....and was shocked that all I found were like $210, $230...etc. Heck I can't afford those kind of blanks.

any suggestion or enlightenment would be appreciated.

tks in advance

Jim

Take a look at the Batson Rainshadow XF series>>this has been very popular>>

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Mudhole MHX. Super light, fast action that is very smooth casting.
<$100 for a 9' 5wt (I'm building one right now)
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Mudhole MHX. Super light, super fast, super warrantee, super service. Available only to custom builders.

My vote is for MHX. Fantastic blank I would put up against ANY proggressive fast actions.

Take a good look at the Rainshadow XF series of fly blanks - these are travel fly blanks and designed as the fastest action blanks that Batson offers. Priced just right and no need to full out any forms just save your receipt for warranty purposes. Look for my ad in the upcoming issue of Rodmaker magazine for the special on all Batson RX8 blanks.

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Jim,

Since you're just building for you, I'd contact several of the sponsors and see what they have ON hand. Many times they will give you a "deal" on blanks they've had lying about for a while or are trying to liquidate. Not a thing wrong with the MXH or the Batson, two of my favorites.

DR

Where are you located?? The rod builders expo has blanks for half price or less so you can get name brands at deals that you normally could not.

Another to consider, the new St Croix SC4/2 series. IMO, they are an incredible value. [stcroixrods.com]

Phil, where do you see the MHX are only available to custom builders??? Anyone can order the blank from Mudhole's website.

i think he means you can not buy a fatory rod made with MHX blanks.

Tim:
You will not see any factory built MHX rods. Any number of other blanks available to rod builders are also available as factory-built rods. To the best of my knowledge MHX blanks are not available as mass produced finished rods, which makes them available only to custom rod builders - assuming the definition of "custom rod builder" is any person who builds his or her own rod.

thank you all for the replies and help. I am not ungrateful....just have been outta state till now.

mhx sure gets a lot of votes. I am a fan of batson also....

appreciate the information and thanks again

jim