[chummer]

I am thinking about building a rod (CP or casting) using the blank.

The spec. looked similar to Sage 3113.

Any opinion from people who have experienced the blank will be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Nuggy]

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[Float Fisher]

Bump! for Russ at Stryker and for Rainshadow blanks.

 

[chummer]

Thanks for the inputs but what I really want to know is how it would work while fishing.

 

[Nuggy]

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[leaping tyee]

Thanks for the inputs but what I really want to know is how it would work while fishing.

Hey chummer,the action of that rainshadow will be in between the sage 3113lb and the 3113mb,but again is all depend on how many & what type of guide you put on and the space in between guides etc.......Hope this can help you :beerchug:

 

[Rib]

Russ @ Stryker built my sage many, many moons ago...before he was Stryker...did a really nice job with mine, and I am sure he's gained in skill since then... :thumbup:

 

[fishin30]

I was looking into rainshadow blanks for my first build. The guys directly from rainshadow recommended these 2 blanks for the steel. The IST1384F 11'6" 4-10lb and the IST1562F 13' 6-10lb. Personally I like lighter rods. A little more finesse required when hauling in the brutes, but well worth it in the fun factor. Right now I have a g-loomis str1263c 6-12 lb. Pretty nice rod, still want to build my own though. Haven't decided on which of these 2 blanks to go with :

 

[steeliefreak]

Fishin30, if you go with the 11'6 make sure you go with the heavier of the two rods unless you like a limp noodle. The 13ft rod is a great stick as is the 11'6.

 

[chummer]

Isn't there any user of a rod made with the blank and tell how it works and feels?

 

[SalmonAddict]

Chum - The closest I have is a 1265F that I use as a mooching rod (Russ from Stryker did it up for me... dibs for his work and tips, he's a straightup guy). As for the blank you are thinking about, you may also want to consider an XST1264F also. Its a little lighter blank than you are inquiring about but is a better modulus - my cousin has one outfitted with a Milner, and I can vouch for how sweet it feels in hand...

 

[chummer]

Thanks SA!!

 

[coho_killer]

The rainshadow rods look ok to me except for the non cork butt section! Looks like a bass rod to me!

 

[orcabait]

ISA 11'6" Great feeling rod.

Howdy,
I made my first CP rod with a the Rainshadow ISA 11'6" and I love it. Great feel with the smaller steelies and it has lots of back bone to land the big boys. I do recommend the Rainshadow blanks they look good and cast very well for CP. I did use an extra guide and left a wee bit more cork on the handle cause my hands are big so it is a wee bit heavy but it cast very well.

 

[redhook]

I have that blank set up as a drift rod and it is a faster action; but I love it. Great durable rods. It'll outlast me.