I agree that the particular 9'2" titanium was a tad heavy, I am not sure if it is the same rod, but the exc 96 that I have is a fairly light rod.
gabe

I think part of it, too, is the material the builder used to build up a base to hold the graphite handle and reel seat on tight. It's definitely my go-to.

The EXC 92 M Is balanced perfect. It is built with more back bone then the TBC 92 MJ but it is very sensitive and light weight and it is the best spinner spoon and drift rod I have ever fished. Without a doubt. It is available in cork and Graphite butt sections I personally prefer the Graphite myself. We recently picked up Brad Staples on our Pro Staff. He is one of the top guides on the Dechutes. He has been running the Spinning version of it he is very happy with how they are performing. Running spinners, plugs and float fishing.

good to hear -- i don't plan on my faithful old S90MC-T biting the dust any time soon, but when it does i'll plan on building one of those 9'2 sticks!

Is the EXC 10 M made for the same thing except a little heavier?

The EXC 10 M is not quite as fast as the EXC 92 M It is similar as far as the amount of back bone in the rod. Of course it is 10' so the rod has more flex. If you are into longer rods, you will love it. We just did some changes to the blank it feels and fishes great.

I recently acquired an EXC 92 M and have so far only used it once, to fish spoons for steelhead on the Deschutes. While I originally got the rod with drift-fishing for winter steelhead in mind, I found it to be an awesome stick for fishing spoons. The sensitive tip telegraphs every thump even in heavy water where the pull of the current tends to dull the action of softer rods. This rod has an excellent balance of sensitivity and power which will prove to be more versatile than I first imagined.
The first day I used the rod I landed five fish on it--three steelhead and two bright chinook from the mighty Deschutes--and I was pleased with the amount of power it had to handle big fish in the heavy current. I can't wait to use this rod on big water for winter steelies and drift-fishing for springers. I believe this rod can easily handle fish up to twenty pounds in most situations, even larger under certain conditions.
I'm sorry to say so Bill, but I think the boys at Lamiglas have built another spoon rod that competes with your Herzog line!

Cheers,
Keta

do you like the longer rods for baitcasting cause im looking for one for mainly drift fishing im looking at 10mtc

I personally am a fan of longer drift rods, but they become more necessary when you are fishing bigger faster moving rivers. I personally fish the 92m and don't have many reasons to go longer. The X 10 MTC would be a nice 10ft drift rod but will be on the heavier side if you are fishing steelhead.

i mainly fish salmon but will go out for steelhead now and again and i fish small to medium size rivers like the puyallup and the duwamish