Possibly going to build a Forecast RX6 8 weight specifically because the customer is concerned about breakage from rough use while canoe camping. I read here some time ago that these rod blanks are pretty sturdy. 2.11 ounces, not too bad I think it's a typo, lighter than RX7?. How are they to cast and fish?

Greg



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/01/2012 07:08PM by Greg Foy.

I built one RX6 8wt back several years ago when they offered them in 3 piece, and they were on close out. The Gloss Blue color was exactly the same as they are now. I found it to be a bit soft for my taste in what I would want for an 8wt. Was a decent stick to use out of a float tube for bass fishing, just didn't like it in the salt where I would want a faster tapered rod to deal with the wind. Seemed to be a pretty tough blank. I gave it to a buddy of mine and its still out on the water. He tangles with Salmon and Steelhead with it, and that can really test a blank out.

check out the Quick line Lot of talk about them
I myself like most RX 7 s SCIV St Croixs

Bill - willierods.com

Hey Bill, I like the rx7 in a 7 wt and st croix sc4 8 wt too. I've used Batson rx6 in light trout fly rods only. It's not a price point thing so I might steer him toward something nicer.

Years back I have had St Croix 5 wt SCIV 2 piece 9 ft rods They are fast but I used a 6 wt line and found them to cut though wind and have a nice quick cast to them
I would think it depends on how he likes to cast

If you can get him to go or bring him -- to a sports store and cast several rods to find out what he likes That will tell you more of what to build him Just don't show him the prices LOL

he may like the RX 6

Bill - willierods.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/02/2012 09:35PM by bill boettcher.

Greg, if price is not an option, then I would agree, my personal favorite in rod blanks are CTS. They will compare with any high blank out there. I also would recommend you look into the Pacific Bay Quick Line. Little less expensive than the CTS stuff, but real close on performance. I have built several 7wt and 8wt rods on them and my customers have really liked them.

I'll also agree with you on the light trout rods in the RX-6. The 7'-6" models are pretty sweet casters in any line weight.

Thanks for the recommendation, Bill. I'll have to try out the CTS some day.