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Rainshadow blank ideas
Posted by: Ray Yanko (---.hsd1.pa.comcast.net)
Date: January 25, 2007 08:19AM

Had a idea for a blank to build up specificaly for my calcutta 251.Looking for a lighter action blank used for light weight casting with a forgiving tip might be used for occasional great lakes steelhead creek plugging..I don't want a pool cue type action also 7 foot is all the length I will need..Have looked at the rainshadow spinning blank to use on this baitcating rod it being the isp843f blank anyone use this blank or any thoughts on this use.thanks.Ray

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Re: Rainshadow blank ideas
Posted by: Jim Gamble (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: January 25, 2007 08:25AM

Give Bob Mc at Custom Tackle at call, he is the resident expert on Rainshadow - he sells at TON of Batson products.

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Re: Rainshadow blank ideas
Posted by: Grant Darby (169.204.109.---)
Date: January 25, 2007 11:18AM

Rainshadow HS9000 at 7'6" is designed for plugs. Longer than you say you want but a sweet blank. I have two that are spiral wrapped and use them for tossing spinners for steelhead as well as plugs.

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Re: Rainshadow blank ideas
Posted by: Ron Schneider (---.mthmcmta01.mthoar.lr.dh.suddenlink)
Date: January 25, 2007 11:52AM

Hi Ray,
In my opinion the ISP843 will be easier to cast.
It is a "Moderate/Fast" action, and loads farther into the blank, for me that is an easier rod to load.
The X-Fast "HS" series is a little trickier, your timing needs be right on.
Years ago we did some ameteur Tounament casting, and the more moderate blanks made for easier loading, especially on long casts.
Hope this helps.

Best wishes,
Ron Schneider
Schneider's Rod Shop
Mountain Home, Arkansas
[www.schneidersrods.com]
mtnron40@yahoo.com
870-424-3381

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Re: Rainshadow blank ideas
Posted by: Marty Martin (---.gsp.bellsouth.net)
Date: January 25, 2007 02:33PM

I have the ISP843-3 built spinning for a travel rod. It is a great blank which I would describe as being on the more moderate side. I have the OG finish and it is gorgeous. Personally, I wish it were a tad stiffer in the butt with a faster tip, but it is definitely easy to load. Very light and strait to me.

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Re: Rainshadow blank ideas
Posted by: Karry Batson (---.olympus.net)
Date: January 25, 2007 07:14PM

Are you looking for a two piece?

Dont forget we have the popping now available in two piece IP843F would also be a good choice.

The ISB822.5 or the RX8+822.5 in one piece would do the jod as well.

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Re: Rainshadow blank ideas
Posted by: Ray Yanko (---.hsd1.pa.comcast.net)
Date: January 25, 2007 08:29PM

2 piece it will be Karry,thanks for the info everyone ,sure makes it easier than just guessing what the blank action will be.Now to
get that order in and a IST1562F for my centerpin...Ray

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