First of all, thanks for all the replis in the thread below. Lots of options (as usual) for blank selection.

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Did some more question asking with the guy, and the current rod he is using is a Quantum Cabo CBIS80ML Rod (not produced any longer). This rod is rated for 4-6lb test and 1/16-1/2oz. He fishes with 10lb braid, wants backbone, and a "soft" tip for bonefishing.

In my research, the blanks listed in the previous thread/link above are rated more for 6-12lb or 8-17lb.

Is there an 8fter out there that I am missing that would more closely get to the 4-6lb line rating and mimic the CBIS80ML he currently has?

Thanks again.

give lance a call at swampland. he has some nice castaway xp3 8ft blanks and he also carries the batson lineup

Batson IST 993.

Jesster,
Cabela's Traditional II 805 2-piece 8' 5 weight fly rod blank.
.371 butt OD 4 tip
In spinning terms would be considered a light power rod.
I fish mine with tippets down to 8x (about 2#) with an WF 8 weight fly line.
Good butt strength, light tip, reasonable price.

Eugene Moore

I agree with Spencer Phipps, IST993F - that's the closest length, lure weight is dead on for bone fish, and lightest line weight I can find in the catalogs.