Nate Nelson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I know this is likely a Ford vs. Chevy debate so > please keep it civil. Assuming I can buy the > blanks at a similar in price (which I can) what > does everyone here prefer, Rainshadow or St. > Croix? Also, is the Immortal worth the extra > cost? She asked for a black rod so I might be >
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Andrew Clark Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hello. I'm new to the forum and rod building all > together. I've got my first blank coming in the > mail hopefully this week, and I'm excited to get > started. Either way, I've been told Matagi is > pretty easy to deal with as far as purchasing from > them. Is there any other companies like Mat
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Really depending on costs but if you look at our website there are a few options: www.rainshadowrodblanks.com The Immortal line is one very sweet stick! IMMS68M or the IMMS72M The Revelation errors on the side of durability. REVS68M or the REVS72M ** We have a complete line of products from Popping blanks to Spinning blanks that will also fit the bill ** Good luck bud!!
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The RX8's are High Modulus vs RX7's being Intermediate Modulus. Just like Roger Wilson said, I don't know if the word stiffer is the correct word either. It all depends on the blank model and the type of fishing that your doing. Remember the RX8's have been discontinued for the exception of the Salmon/Steelhead rods. The new Immortals are a super charged version of the RX8. Generation 2 of the
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Here is our website to find the blank you are looking for. www.rainshadowrodblanks.com and www.northforkcomposites.com
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Here is the link to the Casting blanks: IMMC68M Titanium Chrome 6'8" 1 10-17lb. 1/4-3/4oz. 0.480 5.0 F M 1.9oz. All purpose Bass/Jig and pig/Worm plastics/Carolina Rig Here is another option for the spinning blanks: You could also do this.. Its a great shaky head rod. RainShadow Immortal Bass spinning blank. IMMS68M Titanium Chrome 6'8" 1 8-14lb. 1/4-5/8oz. 0.460 4.5 F M 1.5oz.
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Our Immortal line replaced the RX8 lineup.
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Win a FREE Revelation Fly Rod Blank! We're happy to announce we're running a Facebook Contest in which you could win a RainShadow Revelation Fly Rod Blank. It's very simple, go to our Batson Facebook Page or RainShadow FaceBook Page and post a comment to our "Contest Time!" post. In order to win, include an action picture of your favorite fly fishing trip or best catch over the past
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Hey Jeff, Enter in our contest and you could win a RainShadow Revelation fly rod blank!! The RainShadow Revelations have been a great seller for us. It is the replacement of the old RX7's. In fact they are in-between the RX8 and RX7.
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Here is the website for the RainShadow's www.rainshadowrodblanks.com
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We can size up the rod and give you our closet blank. We have the largest selection with over 750+ blank Models!
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Ken Finch Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Got to admit the chuck is a heck of a clever idea > and will solve a long standing problem for many > rod builders. But for me the two biggest surprises > were first the Batson Ent. Eternity blank which > was WAY lighter for the stiffness than any other > blank I felt there. Light as a feather but
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There are a ton of ALPS guides being used with wonderful experiences. Just trying to clarify when you say "titanium carbide ring"??
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Steve Gardner Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I built one ultra light spinning rod with Batson > Match guides, 4'-6'' putting 7 guides and a tip on > it . More for playing around then anything, and > was so blown away by its performance over other > ultra lights with 3 or 4 guides that it started a > quest for how and why. > > Re
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You will find out at the 2015 ICAST show.
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Here is our website incase you need to find some of those RX8 and RX7 blanks: www.rainshadowrodblanks.com
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Yes.. You can call in and speak to any one of our sales staff.
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Well if we are going to do that.. Dave from Wicked Tuna uses our blanks and components!
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No surprises on the ALPS chuck but rather add on items for the wrapper :) You will have to wait till July at the ICAST to see what they are coming out with!
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Well its that time and we wanted to let everyone know that we will be giving away some free products at the up and coming ICRBE SHOW!! Here are the items we will be donating to this fine art/craft/industry: Qty: (3) RainShadow rod blanks ( Undisclosed models ) Qty: (4) North Fork Composites (NFC) rod blanks ( Undisclosed models ) Qty: (1) ALPS rod wrapper with upgraded chuck Qty:
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Well for the hundreds of thousands of guides we sell a year and get less than .0001% back total, I think we have great odds! Also BASS ELITES PRO KEVIN VAN DAMN has stated in all his fishing with the ALPS guides, he has never had a ring pop out. So that has to count for something :)
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What dimensions do you need?? Just to let you know, ALPS will give you a surprise coming in july.. Might want to hold off ;)
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Zirc rings might not be as "hard" but are less brittle than SiC in every environment.
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We can build you a spec for NFC rod blanks if you would like. We carry ALPS and ForeCast guides. www.alpsforecast.com If your interested, please let us know!
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We have a distributor in France that can help you out. Go to our webpages and find international dealers.
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And there you go! Thanks for this data! The Eternity2 is our flagship model!
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Thank you so much for your information Dave! We do our best all the time when it comes to giving you true and accurate information. Our team has been a family owned and operated company from the very beginning. Our roots though have been in the rod building community! The original owner which is Bob Batson was the president of Pacbay for many years until he started Batson Enterprises. Now his wif
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Great Lou!! Thank you for the feedback. Remember our blanks are RainShadow Eternity2 ;)
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Michael, Thank you for the response. Not argumentative at all. Just responding to the original question ;) As for the appearance, the opinions do matter and trust me we have thought of this time after time. Opinions on this forum do matter. Tough decisions are always hard and everyone wants everything. Im happy to see the rod is making its waves..
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