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10'8" 4pc 6wt switch rod

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Posted 30 September 2009 - 10:46 PM

Was gonna build this for myself but last thing I need is another rod.

Rainshadow 10'8" 4pc switch 6wt switch rod. All aluminum Aseat, forecast custom grips fore&aft...not wraped yet so main and trim wraps can be finished to buyers specs, as well as inscription. Normally sell this for around three hundred but will sell here for $200 firm


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Posted 01 October 2009 - 06:19 PM

What's the action on this rod? I've never heard of this rod. How good are they?

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Posted 02 October 2009 - 04:06 PM

Rainshadow are one of the better known blanks amongst rod builders. The action is a progressive fast. It uses a mix of RX7, RX7&RX8 graphite to give it the progressive action that makes a smooth yet powerful switch rod taper.


This is the desrip from the Batson Rainshadow website of the blank-


Once again... the "Rainshadow Team" is on the cutting edge of Blank Design & Fishing Techniques!

What is a switch rod? It is a blank designed to be used as either a single hand or double hand fly rod, which was designed to cast with conventional fly lines. The added length enables greater line control & casting distance for various presentations. Our switch rod blanks feature a highly technical blend of RX6, RX7 & RX8 high strain graphite material. We combine the 3 types of graphite material to achieve the precise action, weight and strength we require for these models.

· Technical Blend of RX6, RX7 & RX8 graphite · Can be cast either single or double handed · Light overall weight · Added length increases casting distance and line control · Cutting edge performance at incedible value · Caster friendly med fast actions · Limited Lifetime Warranty
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Posted 02 October 2009 - 05:09 PM

Just an FYI- Will be off to ebay sometime this weekend.
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