It's actually Rainshadow blanks since they are made here in Sequim, WA and we are in a rainshadow. They are made by Batson Enterprises. I believe (correct me if I'm wrong TH) that the cheaper blanks they make are 43 million modulus which is the same as a GL3. I'm not sure if they make high modulus gear rods, but my dad has a Rainshadow high modulus 9wt fly rod. I've got a couple Rainshadow rods and they are really nice for the money. I built my dad a 1084 spinning rod. Very nice rod and it was cheap.

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