Which Blank for a light Trout Spey Rod?

[Gemrod]

I would like to build a spey rod. But know absolutely nothing about them. I have the following blanks:

9' 10wt 3pc Beulah

9' 5wt 3pc Forecast or Pac Bay

10'-6" 5wt 2 pc...blank weight = 2.4oz

10' 3wt 2 pc "Full Flex"

13' Rainshadow for
lines 4-8
Action = moderate
Power = light
Butt = .5"
Tip = 4.5

Which would you recommend for a light trout spey or switch rod?

[cheffy]

Spey and switch are two different animals. If you are looking for a Spey rod, 9' is too short.
check out the offerings from Batson. They have a 10'6" switch blank in 5/6. I just ordered their 10'6" in a 7/8 for a steelhead switch rod. I think they also have several lighter weight spey blanks. Their quality,service, price are unmatched. But that's my opinion.

[Uncle Barry]

Good morning,
Only one reply to this thread.

Dear me, whats wrong, some people must have used a small Spey rod, some people must have some idea that they could share with some people, surely ?

Kind regards,
UB
I use a Trout Spey rod

[Gemrod]

Thanks Uncle Barry. I was thinking the exact same things. Where the heck is everyone when it comes to talking spey? So far I got's no help at all.

[hardhat]

I have built on the Batson switch rod blank. I would rate it as a moderate to moderate fast blank. The quality of the blank is good and it makes for a nice finished rod. If you search the rod building phorum you will find some information on there from Kerry who is a part of Batson. It seems that he is a regular contributor.

[RS1]

I don't think you want to build one (spey) under 12'. Big difference between a spey and a switch rod.
I have a friend that is into two handed casting and fishing. He does have some nice Echo Dec Hogan two handed rods in 4w, 5w and a 6w for light trout. The 4w is an 11'9" rod, the 5w is around 12' if I remember right and the 6w is 12'6". I used them last week. I'm not sure if you can get blanks for them yet. I'm not certain who makes two hander blanks in trout sizes either. These are NOT the same as switch rods they are "spey" type (two handers).
I just looked online and they go for $349 retail. That might be cheaper than buying grips, a nice seat, guides etc. If you enjoy fishing for trout with the two hander, maybe build you one later.
This friend used his 5w all last year on the Green and Provo rivers swinging softhackles and caddis. He has a hard time going back to single handed rods now. The lines he used were AirFlo Delta tapers in 4,5 and 6w spey lines.
Good luck in your endevor.