I want to build a 10', 6 Wt. rod to use for trout on bigger streams. I'm wondering if it's possible to find one in the $100 to $125 range. I guess it should be moderate fast to fast. I saw a Rainshadow 10-footer for about $100, but I know little about them. I would appreciate suggestions because I haven't built on very many different blanks.
Thanks

The 10 ft Batsons are med fast and just about fool proof as far as casting/fishing goes.

Hello Bruce,

You can look at Temple Fork blanks (Mudhole), there is a lot of choice, I think you will find what you want with TiCr and TiCr X Blanks.

I tried one, it's very light weight, fast and responsive with enough softness for the fight.

I will order one at Mudhole, a Temple Fork TiCr TFT 905.

Have a good day.

IF1006
Rainshadow RX7 Fly Rods

Component Part Number Part Description
Rod Blank Model # IF1006-M or IF1006-OG 10' 2pc 6wt Fly IM6 Matte or Olympic Green
Butt cap: n/a
Reel Seat: BUL5SKC-K with BNRB/G #5 Skeleton - Nickel/Silver with Natural Rosewood Burl Gloss Clear finish
Reel Seat Shim: n/a
Grip: FRHW7CS-250/810 7" Fly Grip .250 bore/.810 Reel Seat Cutout "Super" Grade Cork
Winding Check: LTCWC385 Lt TitCar Pltd Winding Check .385" I.D.
Hookeeper: FHK-H Folding Hook Keeper-Hard Chrome
Tip Top HFT5.0 Super Hard Chrome Fly Top 5.0 Tube
Guides (see below for size and quantity) HSFGP Single Foot Fly Guide Super Hard Chrome
Guides (see below for size and quantity) XLXNZG ALPS SS316-LXN Guide w/'Z' ring Polished

Guide order from the tip top Guide Guide Placement - In inches from the tip top
1st HSFGP3 4.25"
2nd HSFGP3 9"
3rd HSFGP3 14.25"
4th HSFGP3 20.25"
5th HSFGP4 27"
6th HSFGP4 34.5"
7th HSFGP4 43"
8th HSFGP4 53"
9th HSFGP5 63.5"
10th XLXNZG10 74"
11th XLXNZG12 86"

Karry Batson
Batson Enterprises Inc.
Ph: (877) 875-2381
Fax: (360) 683-3579
karry@batsonenterprises.com
www.batsonenterprises.com

My recommendation would be the Batson. The recipe Karry posted is a beautiful rod. I especially like the Olympic Green blank with the rosewood burl reel seat.

Schneider's used to have some nice 10ft blanks. i believe they were their shop blanks...not sure if they still have them, but I heard good things about them

Yep. As soon as my income tax check comes in I'm going to buy from Karry. What I should have said in my post is that "I don't know anything about the 10' Rainshadows. I have built on the 8 and 9-footers and they're great blanks.

Karry, you'll be hearing from me soon. I prefer snake guides.
Thanks,
Bruce

Still looking for a 10', 6 wt. The Batson no longer comes in Olympic Green. I'm getting tired of building on matte finishes.

DupliColor should have a color to paint it Check there site

Bill - willierods.com