Rainshadow
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Finally a up grade to the IST1141 so if you feel you need more power here it is! Contact one of our stocking distributers!
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Karry Batson
Batson Enterprises Inc.
Ph: (877) 875-2381
Fax: (360) 683-3579
karry@batsonenterprises.com
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CastawayChris
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Oh boy, now ya done it, i'm gonna have to have one of them bad boys Karry!!! For ya'll who are interested, i have had the chance to give this one a shake down in the wherehouse and would highly recommend adding one of these to the float rod/boondoggin arsenal! Can't wait to see what ya'll have on tap next Karry!!!     
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CaughtSteelin
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I think I may just have to add one to my arsenal.what color,matte/gloss?
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Elkman
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Keryy,
Clay called me today and told me it was out! I guess I am going to have to get one too!!
later
Ryan
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Rainshadow
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Matte Clear or Gloss Green your choice Lots in stock.Also dont forget we came out with two new HARVEST sticks the ISA1027 and ISA1087 better late than never!!!  Ryan talked with Superfly looks like your Green Card is comming ???? Dont hold your breath though.
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Karry Batson
Batson Enterprises Inc.
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Elkman
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Thanks Kerry!!! What a cluster #$&%^!! Now I need to figure out whether to get a spinning or baitcasting 1142?
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Ryan
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nivtup
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Both 
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CastawayChris
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Oh yes Ryan, got to have both, got to shake on them harvest sticks too, wow, excellent mooching stick or diver rods!!! Hey Ryan, give me a call, i live in Spokane now, give me a ring at 509-641-0570, we gotta hook up again sometime!!!
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bwo
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fry
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now when is the 1144 coming out. That would be a must have rod in my collection.
BWO
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nitefishin
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now when is the 1144 coming out.
I built an 1144 IM6 glommis years ago wish I would have gotten a couple more of them blanks.
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Rainshadow
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Have you tried the IST1264?
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Karry Batson
Batson Enterprises Inc.
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nitefishin
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I'm putting one together now as a casting rod, should be done over thanksgiving.
Ive also built a couple 1143's and others I've been very happy with the Rainshadow blanks.
Rainshadow which blank would you use for plugs hot shots/wiggle warts.
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bwo
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1264 is to long. I really like the 9.5' length for the smaller streams I frequent. Also on a long day the shorter stick is just so much less tiring. I bet an 1144 would be a fanastic spoon rod as well as float and drift rod.
BWO
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CastawayChris
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Nitefishin, i particularly like the HS1021 or the HS932, just my .02!!!
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nitefishin
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The 1264 isn't to long for a float rod.
If and or when a 1144 is available i'd take a couple for drift/spoon fishin.
CastawayChris I'll have to try the HS932.
I wish they had some other 2 pc. rods.
Thanks Mark.
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bwo
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10'6" isn't to long for a float rod. Probably just about right for most situations. But on the small waters I fish the extra length is not needed and becomes cumbersome in the brush and trees.
bwo
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nitefishin
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bwo got to agree smaller stream/river = short fishin rod
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Rainshadow
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HS9000 for Hot Shots HS9001 for wiggel warts
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Batson Enterprises Inc.
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nitefishin
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Thanks for your replies
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Tally
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The Rainshadow rod numbers seem to match the number scheme of the G Loomis catalog.
Another thought........I fished the Kalama for years. The upper river got pretty small by the end of summer but I stuck with my 1141 and even used my noodle rod. My though was the further away from the fish I was the less chance I had of spooking them. I would even stand in the brush and cast so they never had a chance to see me when the water was way down.
I caught fish.
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ifish365
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i just had a rain shadow break for no reason today. it was a brand new rod. i pulled on a snag, but not very hard and it folded. i have not bruised this rod or hurt it in any way. does this surprise any one? i have heard good about these rods, but also me and three of my buddies have broken one this year.
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kwaj
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Never surprises me when a rod breaks on a snag..... 
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ifish365
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if a rod cannot handle the pressure that i put on it i dont want it. i was just curious about the breaking reputation that rainshadows have. i have only broken one loomis while fishing, and that was right after falling on it, then i tried to pull a springer up on the rocks. i like trouble free fishing. having a weak rod is like taking two hooks steel head fishing, your fishing could end for the day at any time.
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Brewer
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a buddy of mine has busted two 1143 RSs. i popped a 1141 RS trying to dislodge the 1/8" pencil lead. hardly did anything and it just popped. ??? they replaced it and have had no problems w/the replacement.
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ifish365
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thanks for the reply,that is a bummer. have you heard good or bad about rogue rods? i know they feel good.
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heres the story, gloomis has spawned several rod monufactuers. one of which is rogue, three guys left loomis and started rogue. don't see to many rogues being fished. don't know why. the thing is graphite rods are as good as thier going to get. (brewer opinion) the rods nowadays are all very comparable in sensitivity and of coarse $$$. theres only one rod out that is still worth a dam these days... and thats "yellow" the yellow rods are still the best buy hands down. rumor has it that gary loomis himself worked for yellow pole co. at one time. he styled his first rods after the yellow pole specks. then moved onto the rods we all know now. he has not been able to put the durability into his rods like yella rods.
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ifish365
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still aint broke my snoopy pole niether. the high end rods are so fragile. maybe an 8-17 lb rod would make more sense for winters? maybe i will try a gl2 in that weight, they are tough as nails, as far as graphite rods go.
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Rainshadow
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Rods break unfortunatly thats the nature of tublar Graphite.Send it back we will replace the section at once for a small fee of $15.00 for return shipping and handeling.I have the origanl prototypes and believe me its been tested for for over a year and anyone who knows me will tell you that.Snags are the worst rod breakers out there because of the surge applied by the current when maxing the rods strength, can really catch you off gaurd.Braid can also catch you off gaurd.Rainshadow blanks are designed by fisherman that fish and if there is a problem we want to know and will find out why.We would not be in busniess if our rods were breakers and standing behind our warranties shows that.Tight Wraps!
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Karry Batson
Batson Enterprises Inc.
Ph: (877) 875-2381
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CastawayChris
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I know Rainshadow really well and i will stand behind his statement, i have not broken one yet nore have any customers of mine unless it was obviosly myself or them making a stupid mistake with the rod! So all i have to say is 
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ifish365
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i did to some more research on your rods and was impressed on what i have found out. i will replace that rod. i now know that you guys are trying to make new break throughs in graphite. i will support you guys. the rod was great prior to it breaking, very sensitive. i'm also going to try one of the new rods that this post is about. i do not fish any braid for steel head, i hate to fight steel head on it.
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