rainshadow rod

[lostbackpacker]

I am almost done building my first rod. Rainshadow 10 '6. model 1263. really excited about it being done. thanks for the new catagory jennie.

lostbackpacker

[fisher-ben]

Awesome rods, i built two of them for fishing bobber & bait for steelhead this winter, they have performed flawlessly:dance:

[phamf]

I built one of their surf blanks (su1418) and that rod can take a beating and keep on ticking. I made a false move by putting on cheapo guides and that was the worst mistake I've ever made. Half of the guides are now fuji hardloy guides. Definitely a great brand of rods at exceptional pricing. Most of their rods have a lifetime warranty, except for a few, which carry a 3 year warranty I believe. Just depends on application.

[OnTheSauk]

I do 80% + of my fishing with that rod, steelhead and coho. Broke one early this Fall, highsticking a big coho buck. Luckily I had built a back up last winter so no interuption in fishing. Great rods!

[Old Salt]

I do 80% + of my fishing with that rod, steelhead and coho. Broke one early this Fall, highsticking a big coho buck. Luckily I had built a back up last winter so no interuption in fishing. Great rods!

You dont find it to be too long? Do you fish mostly bigger rivers or smaller? Is there a disadvantage to using a longer rod on small streams?

[PayDay]

I have a 9' Rainshadow 1084xst custom rod that was built by TH Rods... it's outstanding.

[TH Rods]

yes
the Rainshadow blanks are top shelf for sure!

[OnTheSauk]

Not too long for smaller rivers I fish. I find as I get older, my rods get longer. Believe it takes less effort to cast or flip with the longer rods.

[lostbackpacker]

i will be able to give you all an update on the performance this weekend.. just have to glue the butt cap on and it will be done!!!!!need to break it in on the skykomish this weekend.