Cheap fly rod blanks

[Jake w.]

I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for good fly rod blanks under $80. I'm pretty new too both rod building and fly fishing so I don't want to spend too much but I would like the best quality for my money. 

Thanks

[MikeK]

Look at Get Bit Rainshadow Fly Blanks the UNIF models towards the bottom of the list, or Mud Hole CRB color series.

[spoonplugger1]

If you mean unlimited, all variety blank selection, in all configurations, good luck with that. Otherwise, if you are just looking for a one off for yourself and you know what you need, maybe we can help.

[Jake w.]

I'm just looking for a 9', 5 wt, 4 piece rod blank. 

[spoonplugger1]

Angler's Workshop has the Pac Bay Arctos 935-4 - NAT if you can live with a 3 inch longer blank, they have 3 it looks like. Traditions II 9 ft. blank if you can't, same price, MF instead of fast action, made with a lesser carbon. I have fished both, personally I prefer the Arctos, it is an easy to get along with blank. The Traditions II is virtually the same feel and performance of the Batson Revelation blanks.

[WRB]

FYI Off topic I have a fly rod, reel w/line in the Flea Market. Suggesting you learn to use a fly rod before wasting money on a custom build fly rod.

Tom

[spoonplugger1]

Just some information, the Batson Revelations I mentioned being like the Traditions II, they retail for $167.76.