want to compare deer creek switch rod (tfo I believe) with rainshadow for performance. also st croix 11' 8 wt sciv/scll

Bill,
TFO makes the Deer Creek rod. By compare, what are you trying to compare. I have a couple of the Rainshadow 8wt switch rods. I really like them especially for the price. You can't buy the Deer Creek as a blank however the St Croix is available. Is the primary use for spey style casts or overhead? For two handed long range overhead casting the Rainshadow is a little slow for my tastes (rated as a medium-fast) but it makes a great small spey rod and is light enough for single hand casts when needed.

You might also want to check out the PacBay switch rod. I don't any experience with it but I am about to order one to see if I like it.

Quinn

here is another site that should help to learn a lot [www.meiserflyrods.com]

Bill - willierods.com

IF1088
Rainshadow RX7 Switch Rod

Component Part Number Part Description
Rod Blank Model # IF1088-4M 10'8" 4pc 8wt Switch Rod Blank - Matte Clear
Butt cap: SWHDCCBC20F Switch Grip Hard Density Cork Composite Butt Cap with Flare
Reel Seat: RYSW-SG Y Fly Seat with Black Aluminum Insert with Butt Cap & Trim Ring - Shiney Gunsmoke
Reel Seat Shim: n/a
Rear Grip: SW325S-300 3.25" Rear Switch Grip Super Grade ID .300"
Fore Grip: SW1175S-300 11.75" Fore Switch Grip Super Grade ID .300"
Winding Check: LTCWC375 Lt TitCar Plated Winding Check .375" I.D.
Hookeeper: FHK-TC Folding Hook Keeper-Tich
Tip Top XTCHFTL5.0 ALPS SS316-Titanium Carbide Pltd Fly Top Large Loop 5.0 Tube
Guides (see below for size and quantity) XTCHSNGP ALPS SS316-Snake Guide - TICH w/o Chrome
Guides (see below for size and quantity) XTCLXNZG ALPS SS316-LXN Guide w/'Z' Ring - TiCh w/o chrome

Guide order from the tip top Guide Guide Placement - In inches from the tip top
1st XTCHSNGP3 4"
2nd XTCHSNGP3 9.375"
3rd XTCHSNGP3 15.5"
4th XTCHSNGP3 22.75"
5th XTCHSNGP4 31"
6th XTCHSNGP4 40.5"
7th XTCHSNGP5 51.25"
8th XTCHSNGP5 63.75"
9th XTCLXNZG12 78"
10th XTCLXNZG16 94.25"

Karry Batson
Batson Enterprises Inc.
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