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Rainshadow Switch Rod blank - IF 1087-4
Posted by:
George Roth
(---.bois.qwest.net)
Date: December 14, 2009 10:53PM
I have a neighbor that wants me to build a spey rod for steelhead. He wants to use this blank, rather than a longer, traditional spey blank. I have not built one of these rods before. Can you give me some direction in regards to handle length in front and behind the reel seat, or placement of the reel seat? What guides do you typically use? Any information would be appreciated. Are there any articles regarding the construction of the spey rod?
Thank your for your time and assistance! Best regards......George www.georgescustomrods.com Re: Rainshadow Switch Rod blank - IF 1087-4
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
(---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date: December 14, 2009 11:14PM
George,
On my 10'^ switch rods I use 4.75" lower grip - total length w/ reelseat = 17.25" On my 11' switch rods I use same 4.75" lower grip and total lenget is 17.75" I have built with either REC recoils all the way (s/f for runners) and recoil tip-top - OR - Fuji T1SVGG16U, 12U, T1GG10U S/F and REC recoil s/f runners and REC recoil tip-top the rest of the way. There is an article somewhere on the web re switch rod building by Bob Meiser but I am sure it is dated. Bob has modified his designs quite a bit over the years. Go to his web site and see pics. He is very approachable - so you can call him also Herb Re: Rainshadow Switch Rod blank - IF 1087-4
Posted by:
George Roth
(---.bois.qwest.net)
Date: December 14, 2009 11:30PM
Thanks, Herb! That really helps. I build bass rods almost exclusively, so this is new territory for me. I'll look up Bob on-line and perhaps give him a call if I have further questions.
Once again, thank you for your assistance! George Re: Rainshadow Switch Rod blank - IF 1087-4
Posted by:
Raymond Adams
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Date: December 15, 2009 04:44AM
Hey George!
Someone has that very blank listed for sale on the Buy/Sell page. Raymond Adams Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it.. Re: Rainshadow Switch Rod blank - IF 1087-4
Posted by:
George Roth
(---.bois.qwest.net)
Date: December 15, 2009 09:28AM
Thanks, I'll check it out after I get home from work! Re: Rainshadow Switch Rod blank - IF 1087-4
Posted by:
Don Lukehart
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Date: December 15, 2009 05:38PM
George,
Batson makes a lower and upper grip designed for that blank. Check out their web site. I build one this year with that grip and their window reel seat with a laser engraved fish,as per Karry Batsons suggestion. Very nice! Re: Rainshadow Switch Rod blank - IF 1087-4
Posted by:
Eric Viburs
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Date: December 15, 2009 08:15PM
Just built the 8wt version here is the link if you want a look, if you have any questions let me know be glad to help.
[www.rodbuilding.org] [www.rodbuilding.org] Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/15/2009 08:16PM by Eric Viburs. Re: Rainshadow Switch Rod blank - IF 1087-4
Posted by:
George Roth
(---.bois.qwest.net)
Date: December 16, 2009 12:05AM
Thanks, guys. I'll have to check this out tomorrow after work.
Best regards...George Re: Rainshadow Switch Rod blank - IF 1087-4
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
(---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date: December 16, 2009 07:59AM
George,
It would help if you made your email visable. Herb Re: Rainshadow Switch Rod blank - IF 1087-4
Posted by:
George Roth
(---.bois.qwest.net)
Date: December 16, 2009 09:15AM
Here is my email addy: georgescustomrods@msn.com Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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