Low-End lightweight spey rod

Folks,

I am thinking of buying a lightweight, low-end spey rod, which I would
use somewhat sparingly.
I have identified 3 possibilities:
1. TFO professional 6 weight 12'6"
2. StCroix Avid, 7/8, 13"
3. Orvis Two-Handed 1368/9-3, Mid 8.0
Any experience with the above? Any alternatives?

Suggestions, advice, tips are most welcome!

Cheers,

-Vittorio

the Forecast Blank can be had on ebay for around $100 in kit form and $150
to $200 for a custom job. A 6/7 11.5 foot and a 7/8 12.5 foot is available

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Folks,

I am thinking of buying a lightweight, low-end spey rod, which I would
use somewhat sparingly.
I have identified 3 possibilities:
1. TFO professional 6 weight 12'6"
2. StCroix Avid, 7/8, 13"
3. Orvis Two-Handed 1368/9-3, Mid 8.0
Any experience with the above? Any alternatives?

Suggestions, advice, tips are most welcome!

Cheers,

-Vittorio

RalphH wrote:
the Forecast Blank can be had on ebay for around $100 in kit form and $150
to $200 for a custom job. A 6/7 11.5 foot and a 7/8 12.5 foot is available

I don't know if they are still available, but I got a 14' 9/10 wt
in kit form from Hook and Hackle. I don't have a lot of
experience with spey rods, but it works and got me into
spey casting for around $100.
- Ken