James,
Can't help you out with the Rainshadow questions, but i do have a 1082c imx in very good to ex condition i'd be willing to trade for that 1082s imx if your willing to part with it, especially if it is has the older single foot guides and original ken wiebe alum. reel seat collar made esp. for loomis (pre shimano mods) either or doesn't matter.. and also have a 1084c imx (also pre-shimano) barely used. I could also use another 1143 for a downrigger rod... what would you need for it?

If anyone's interested in these rods shoot some me some mail:)