Anyone ever used this model of Rainshadow. Im looking for a fairly inexpensive blank for bank fishing. Any thoughts.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/27/2012 10:06AM by Tom Kirkman.

You'll need to specify the particular Rainshadow model # from the Baton website.

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Tom Kirkman Wrote:
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> You'll need to specify the particular Rainshadow
> model # from the Baton website.
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Sorry I thought I had included in the first post..

TS90M 9'0 8-20 lb line 3/4 - 3oz med / mod/fast

thanks

I have only ever used Tough Sticks for boat (trolling) rods, with very positive experience and reports. Have never used them in a casting application, so I can't speak to that.

If you could give more info about species and presentation you're looking for bank fishing, we may have more feedback/recommendations.

Stephen Gruber Wrote:
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> I have only ever used Tough Sticks for boat
> (trolling) rods, with very positive experience and
> reports. Have never used them in a casting
> application, so I can't speak to that.
>
> If you could give more info about species and
> presentation you're looking for bank fishing, we
> may have more feedback/recommendations.


I build a lot for catfish guys. Typically these guys throw those big slip floats with 20 lb line all from the bank. Nothing really special but they sure like fancy rigs lol. fish typically run from 2 - 6 lbs

I have one that I built as a spinning rod which I use as a light surf rod. I fish a little on the surf during the winter months. Most of the time I catch black drum, reds, whiting, and specs. Nothing real big. The reds ususally run 3-5 lbs. I like mine.

I have never used any of the RainShadow blanks.. Are they considered to be a good brand. Im unfamiliar with them but they look to be in the price / class that im looking to build. i think if they are a known respected brand I would like to give one a shot

thanks

Another quick question... these blanks are not ribbed like the old Ugly stick rods are they ???

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No.

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Built several Rainshadows, been happy with all of them.

well looks like we have a winner.. I believe ill order one and give it a shot..

thanks

Rainshadow is one of the largest makers of blanks. They have a wide offerings at different points. They range from price competitive imports to top of the line domestic ones. Everything I have bought from them has been good value too.

The RCLB line seems to be a favorite of the catfish guys. I have a few of them and think they are wonderful. I suggest you check out the rclb80l. It will be perfect for 20# test. Durable, tough, and surprisingly light in your hand. Entirely capable of horsing in a 20+ pound catfish. Just won't fish a ton of lead.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

Hi,

Have been building on Batson blanks for many years. My customers are very happy with them, sensitive, light weight, nice actions, durable and dependable. I use their Forecast and Rainshadow series. (MB, SWB, SWS, SB, RCLB to name a few types). You won't be disappointed!

Capt Neil Faulkner

My only complaint I have is that they are listed as Mod Fast. from my experience that is typicalyl a little slow for what I like but I guess it varies from blank to blank. I guess its worth a shot

Casey Abell Wrote:
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> Anyone ever used this model of Rainshadow. Im
> looking for a fairly inexpensive blank for bank
> fishing. Any thoughts.

In my opinion Rainshadow are excellant blanks. I believe their RX8-XSB 822.5 is the best drop shot blank out there!

Don Campbell
don@sensorfishingrods.com

Hi Don,

I use the SB822.5 blank for shallow water bucktailing fluke. Fantastic blank. One of my customers is catching 30plus lb striped bass with it and having a BLAST!

Capt Neil Faulkner