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Fishing in British Columbia => Rod Building => Topic started by: Rammerz on December 13, 2015, 03:45:04 PM

Title: Rainshadow blanks
Post by: Rammerz on December 13, 2015, 03:45:04 PM

Hi guys,

Thinking of getting a custom Rod built by valley custom rods and was wondering if anybody had any experience with the Rainshadow blanks?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Rainshadow blanks
Post by: Dave on December 13, 2015, 05:35:32 PM

I have built up 20 or so Rainshadow blanks over the years; when I gear fish (which isn’t often nowadays) I use a Rainshadow 1263 built for a levelwind.  Love it.   This Christmas I have built up 2 Rainshadow flyrods for my grandsons.  Imo, as a rod builder and an angler, these are good value for the money sticks.  I have had one warranty issue over the years and Mark, formally of Valley Custom Rods was there all the way for me.  I have no doubt Chad Hammond will offer this same great service.
They aren’t quite Sage quality, but they are about the third of the price ;)

Title: Re: Rainshadow blanks
Post by: Rammerz on December 13, 2015, 06:04:03 PM

Awesome, great advice Dave! Appreciate it and happy holidays!

Title: Re: Rainshadow blanks
Post by: typhoon on December 13, 2015, 08:20:49 PM

Which Rainshadow blank?

Title: Re: Rainshadow blanks
Post by: Rammerz on December 15, 2015, 12:35:13 AM

The blank I wanna get is the RX-7 2 piece salmon/steelhead. It's an 11 footer 10-20 lb rating

Title: Re: Rainshadow blanks
Post by: typhoon on December 15, 2015, 07:35:35 AM

The RX7 blank is nice for a centerpin application. It is more moderate action and flexes deep into the handle, making for smooth casting. For Levelwind I prefer the XST family, specifically XST1263. It is faster action, very light and responsive. My favorite float rod for certain.

Title: Re: Rainshadow blanks
Post by: Rammerz on December 15, 2015, 04:25:54 PM

Thanks for the input typhoon. I'm gonna use it for cp fishing. Happy holidays!

Title: Re: Rainshadow blanks
Post by: Spoonman on December 15, 2015, 10:01:20 PM

...(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r79/Spoonman_05/PC130359.jpg) (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/Spoonman_05/media/PC130359.jpg.html)....(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r79/Spoonman_05/P3230009_zpsf65c1018.jpg) (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/Spoonman_05/media/P3230009_zpsf65c1018.jpg.html)....(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r79/Spoonman_05/P2050382.jpg) (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/Spoonman_05/media/P2050382.jpg.html). gets the job done.sensitive with lots of backbone for hot-fish/heavy water..                                                                                (http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r79/Spoonman_05/P3240018_zpsb38e7c9e.jpg) (http://s141.photobucket.com/user/Spoonman_05/media/P3240018_zpsb38e7c9e.jpg.html).....a bit heavy in the hand(mostly due to the length) but can be countered with periods of two handed grip....

Title: Re: Rainshadow blanks
Post by: Rammerz on December 16, 2015, 07:24:14 AM

Nice spoonman! I'm fired up to get this done now!!

Title: Re: Rainshadow blanks
Post by: flyrod on January 16, 2016, 04:58:39 PM

Get Dave Barnes to build you what ever style you want.  He does an awesome job. 

Title: Re: Rainshadow blanks
Post by: Blackrt03 on April 29, 2016, 09:41:31 PM

Quote from: Rammerz on December 16, 2015, 07:24:14 AM

Nice spoonman! I'm fired up to get this done now!!

Rammerz did you get that rod built? If so give an update.

Title: Re: Rainshadow blanks
Post by: kalex60 on May 02, 2016, 10:47:08 AM

RX8 1263 probably on of my favorite rods for any salmon fishing

Title: Re: Rainshadow blanks
Post by: Blackrt03 on May 02, 2016, 11:24:18 PM

Quote from: kalex60 on May 02, 2016, 10:47:08 AM

RX8 1263 probably on of my favorite rods for any salmon fishing

Thanks Kalex60 but looking into building a CP rod

Title: Re: Rainshadow blanks
Post by: Blackrt03 on May 02, 2016, 11:29:44 PM

Quote from: kalex60 on May 02, 2016, 10:47:08 AM

RX8 1263 probably on of my favorite rods for any salmon fishing

Also want longer rod