Batsons Rainshadow Fishing Forums http://rainshadowfishing.com This is a discussion forum powered by vBulletin. To find out about vBulletin, go to http://www.vbulletin.com/ . en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:16:39 GMT vBulletin 60 http://rainshadowfishing.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Batsons Rainshadow Fishing Forums http://rainshadowfishing.com Tip Top Installation http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=963&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:47:34 GMT http://clients.criticalimpact.com/ne...id=1701&id=275 ]]> The Rod Bench - Tips and Tricks AdamH http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=963 <![CDATA[Need guide spaceing for a forecast 8'/4wt 2pc blank]]> http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=962&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:19:07 GMT I'm getting a forecast fly rod blank and I need the guide spaceing. It is a 8'/4wt. 2pc blank. I will be useing single foot guides but I don't think that makes a difference. ]]> Rod Building flyworrior http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=962 Redfishbob http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=961&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:09:06 GMT Need info on removing rod paint/clear coating from an old Batson rod. I am refinishing my old IP963 and want to use some safe solution to remove all... Need info on removing rod paint/clear coating from an old Batson rod.
I am refinishing my old IP963 and want to use some safe solution to remove all the old paint/coating from the rod.
Any suggestions? ]]> Rod Building Redfishbob http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=961 Blank confusion http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=960&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:29:58 GMT Interesting in building (first build) a 9 foot spinning rod for Silver salmon fishing in Alaska. The 2 blanks that looked most appropriate for me... Interesting in building (first build) a 9 foot spinning rod for Silver salmon fishing in Alaska. The 2 blanks that looked most appropriate for me were:

RX7 1025 (IST1025F)

and

RX7 1085 (IST1085F)


The confusion is that both of these appear to be casting blanks and I want to build a spinning rod to replace my old Cabelas rod. Maybe I am reading the tables wrong but I could use some guidance. Will these blanks be appropriate for a spinning rod?

Appreciate any insight here.

Andrew ]]> General Discussion Cruiserdrew http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=960 Isb822.5 http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=959&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:40:12 GMT This is my first build on this little blank. I do believe this is my new favorite set up. I built this rod for a local charity and it is going to... This is my first build on this little blank. I do believe this is my new favorite set up. I built this rod for a local charity and it is going to be raffled off this coming week.
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]]> Photos mikewink http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=959 Sheckler Foundation Donation Rod http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=958&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:51:51 GMT First of all, I have to thank Bill (Batson) in a big way. He was kind and generous enough to donate the components for this build. I was asked if I... First of all, I have to thank Bill (Batson) in a big way. He was kind and generous enough to donate the components for this build. I was asked if I could build a rod for the Sheckler Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament Auction coming up in October. The Sheckler Foundation was created by Ryan Sheckler (well known skateboarder) to help injured and disabled kids. I like building rods for various organizations, especially stuff for kids or military, but it gets quite expensive because I usually just buy the parts myself. So, I got a hold of Bill (with my tail between my legs) and asked him if he would want to contribute to the build. His response was "tell me what you want and I'll make it happen." I thought that was incredibly nice of him to do that. I gave him the component list and got the stuff in like 3 days. He was even out of stock on one of the regular Alps silver reel seats and gave me the upgraded version with side cutout and carbon fiber. Batson Rainshadow RCLB70ML (7' 20-40 lb.), Alps polished guides and top, bitchin' Alps reel seat, hypalon grips, Alps gimbal. Fun little build, hope it generates some dinero for the kids. The event isn't until the middle of October so I'll have this one at the rod show. Thanks Bill, you definitely made it happen. Randy.
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]]> Rod Building RandMade http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=958 Switch Rod http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=957&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:45:28 GMT I am looking to build a 11 1/2 foot, 6 wt. switch rod, 4 piece. What would you suggest. Thanks. I am looking to build a 11 1/2 foot, 6 wt. switch rod, 4 piece. What would you suggest.
Thanks. ]]> General Discussion Bob Brown http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=957 Learn how to upgrade your Forecast Wrap Machine with the ALPS Wrap Machine Chuck http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=956&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:32:05 GMT Click Here to view the tutorial ]]> The Rod Bench - Tips and Tricks Piptay http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=956 Personalize Your Custom Built Rod http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=955&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:31:42 GMT Click Here to view the tutorial ]]> The Rod Bench - Tips and Tricks Piptay http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=955 Trim Bands and Inlays http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=954&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:31:19 GMT Click Here to view the tutorial ]]> The Rod Bench - Tips and Tricks Piptay http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=954 Applying a Fish Decal http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=953&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:30:59 GMT Click Here to view the tutorial ]]> The Rod Bench - Tips and Tricks Piptay http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=953 Split Grip Assembly http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=952&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:30:42 GMT Click Here to view the tutorial ]]> The Rod Bench - Tips and Tricks Piptay http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=952 Rod Jewelry http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=951&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:30:10 GMT Click Here to view the tutorial ]]> The Rod Bench - Tips and Tricks Piptay http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=951 Installing a Rear Woven Graphite Handle http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=950&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:29:48 GMT Click Here to view the tutorial ]]> The Rod Bench - Tips and Tricks Piptay http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=950 Steps to Replace a Guide http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=949&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:29:22 GMT Click Here to view the tutorial ]]> The Rod Bench - Tips and Tricks Piptay http://rainshadowfishing.com/showthread.php?t=949