The mudhole hmx light freshwater blanks aren't bad and are lower in price. They are a thin walled blank so not the strongest but for the price point not to bad, just don't high stick them. Blanks in the 2-6 line class blanks cast a 1/16oz well. A 4-10 line class will work well also if you like a stiffer rod. Most of the rods I build are 4-6 or 4-10 pound line class but I personally like the 1-5 or 2-6 line class blanks.