kemper Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Hope this isn't in the wrong forum. I'm looking for a 3pc Rainshadow XST blank. I have sourced one, but the price is a little more than I would like to pay. If anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great (or if anyone has one they are looking to get rid of that would be even better!) Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Can you go directly to Batson Enterprises? http://www.batsonenterprises.com/welcome-to-batsons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Ernie Jantzen in Owen Sound is a good source: [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chase4chrome Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 I've seen one for about $132 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Ernie Jantzen in Owen Sound is a good source: [email protected] Bingo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Dont you be giving mine away Spiel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Dont you be giving mine away Spiel. No worries Brian, still here in my shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Dont you be giving mine away Spiel. Brian, you’ll be glad to know that I already Christened it with a trophy creek chub on your home waters and encrusted it with roe juice to enhance its mojo...All Spiel's rods must first be Mikey Approved before they are shipped off to demanding anglers looking for the finest tackle I'm also looking into both the 2pc and 3pc Rainshadows for myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted November 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 The 2 piece is a fantastic stick Mike...I've fished it against just about everything and I haven't found something I would trade it for yet. Looking for a 3 piece for bigger water, it has a bit more backbone - or maybe that is just my excuse because I want to tie another rod over the winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted November 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Thanks for the help guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 The 2 piece is a fantastic stick Mike...I've fished it against just about everything and I haven't found something I would trade it for yet. Looking for a 3 piece for bigger water, it has a bit more backbone - or maybe that is just my excuse because I want to tie another rod over the winter Just looking for something in the 13’ range that I can build around my 4.5” offset reel. Would like something that handles 4lb leaders OK but with backbone in reserve to pull big fish away from logjams. I originally built my current ‘Frankenstein’ rod for the 4” reel and it’s a bit tip heavy with the bigger reel...After fishing around 15.5hrs straight yesterday (took a couple bathroom breaks), it definitely made me want a better balanced setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Just looking for something in the 13’ range that I can build around my 4.5” offset reel. Would like something that handles 4lb leaders OK but with backbone in reserve to pull big fish away from logjams. I originally built my current ‘Frankenstein’ rod for the 4” reel and it’s a bit tip heavy with the bigger reel...After fishing around 15.5hrs straight yesterday (took a couple bathroom breaks), it definitely made me want a better balanced setup I've owned and fished both the 2 and 3 piece. The 2 piece is a great all around rod. The 3 is nice too, perfect for large, heavy water. Best value in a 13' 2pc is probably the MHX blank that Mudhole sells. They're surprisingly nice for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Just looking for something in the 13’ range that I can build around my 4.5” offset reel. Would like something that handles 4lb leaders OK but with backbone in reserve to pull big fish away from logjams. I originally built my current ‘Frankenstein’ rod for the 4” reel and it’s a bit tip heavy with the bigger reel...After fishing around 15.5hrs straight yesterday (took a couple bathroom breaks), it definitely made me want a better balanced setup I'm sure it would fish a 4 pound lead if you were careful, to be honest I never go less than the 7.8 redwing. Under full lockdown you can turn anything. The bonus is that its real light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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