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Rainforest v Rainshadow RX7
Posted by: David Hopwood (---.dsl.pipex.com)
Date: March 18, 2006 12:47PM

Hello guys,

Which of the these rod blanks would you recommend as being the best for midge patterns (dry & wet):

1) Rainforest 6ft 6in 2-piece #2wt?
2) Rainshadow 6ft 6in 2-piece #2wt RX7?

Or indeed, please recommend any others that I do not know about.

Thanks for your help.

Regards,

Dave

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Re: Rainforest v Rainshadow RX7
Posted by: Stan Grace (---.hln-mt.client.bresnan.net)
Date: March 18, 2006 07:40PM

The choices are six for one and half a dozen for the other in that size and weight range. I'd throw a Forecast blank in for consideration also.

Stan Grace
Helena, MT
"Our best is none too good"

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Re: Rainforest v Rainshadow RX7
Posted by: Mike Parker (---.chvlva.adelphia.net)
Date: March 19, 2006 04:29PM

The rainforest is a little slower and has an ERN around 1.9 while the Rainshadow has an ERN around 2.9-3.0. The Forecast has and ERN right around 2.5. It all depends on the distances you plan on fishing.

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