Rod Blanks Question

Hi all, looking to have a steelhead rod made, I've been using my old man's custom for a while now and absolutely love it, think it's time for my own.

Does anyone have any experience with these North Fork rods? I spoke with a nice rod builder guy who suggested these and was hoping to get a second opinion. Any thoughts?
https://northforkcomposites.com/product/st-1134-2-delta/

Someone also suggested looking at Mudhole or Rainshadow blanks, worst case I'll go with a CTS but they're not my first pick. Any thoughts would be great thanks!

Love my “cold weather special” Sage Gll….

CTS is my go to blank for custom float rods. I've owned 4 different affinity blanks, I'd like to try out their DQ offerings as a conversion build. As for Northfork blanks the IM is very similar to the iconic Loomis IMX. Slower action than I'm used to.

I'd recommend CST 3-6 lb 13ft 2pc over 4-8lb 13ft 2 piece CST if they still make them. Close to original IMX. I own both IMX and 3-6 CTS.

I did not try North Fork but spoke with 2 ppl who did , not very positive feedback.

What was the feedback?

A little too whimpy, softer then IMX.

If an IMX a rod seems to be the gold standard why not get a rod built out of that blank or are they discontinued? I built a steelhead drift rod out of a 7 weight IMX 9 foot over thirty years ago and it has served me well. Or are these other makes of blanks better? Just curious.