My old favorite Pacific Bay-Versitex IGF series 9ft-4wt rod was damaged beyond repair, so I need to build a replacement but those blanks don't exist anymore.
Prefer an ERN around 3.5 to 4.5 and AA 58-61. I see Anglers Workshop has burgundy IM6 blanks as well as their medium action Chalkstream Light. Any experience with these?
Any suggestions for a close match? Or something that's a close match to the old Scott G series ?
Thanks

Bob

Here's some stats on blanks that are close from the old Superbob.org Common Cents site:

Rainshadow RX7 IF903 3.42 and 68
Rainshadow RX7 IF904-4 4.60 and 60
Rainshadow RX7 IF86-4 4.46 and 61

Here's the superbob data in an archive:
[www.docstoc.com]

Thanks Ladd, I have a few Rainshadows, including the IF903 used with a DT5 but they feel rather anesthetized in comparison.

The Anglers workshop blanks are the closest you will get to that PB IGF blank you have and are USA made. Great people to deal with as well.

Thanks John, much appreciated. That sounds like the right way to go.

Another place to look, www.talon-graphite.com.

Another place to look, www.talon-graphite.com.

I was told by one of the people on the counter at angler's workshop that talon builds the blanks for angler's workshop.

The Anglers Workshop blanks are made by Talon but may not be the same as the Talon model.. make sense! Give Anglers a call or Talon a call and tell thenm I sent ya!!

Bob, you might want to give Versitex a call, they may still have that blank in stock.

You might wish to consider a blank out of the CTS custom program.
I currently have an order pending which would save you the $50 NZ shipping bill.
Herb

Note: I am an agent for CTS.

I built a 4pc RX7 9' 5wt a year ago, it measured out at 4.9 and 60, so pretty consistant with the other RX7 blanks.

Thanks for everyones input. I have decided the Chalkstream Light blanks would be the logical choice.
I'll report once it's completed.