Wanting to build a new float rod what are your suggestions???

Allstar 1263 or 1264, my two favorite rods!!
Peace Superfly

I fish a 1262 All Star for floats. It is a great rod for the buck but if I could do it over again I would go with the 1263 which provides a little bit more versatility.

The 1262 tends to collapse a little when I am fishing bigger floats which leads to more lead or when I am fishing bigger water but you can throw a small float and just a wee bit of lead across the Sky no problem. The 1263 can cast the lighter setups as well but has enough power to bury a 1/0 in a 'nook and then land him.

BTW-All Star and Loomis have the same numbering system so if Superfly or I am refering to say the 1263 All-Star that same rod is available as a Loomis.

Ryan- They are the same #'s but Loomis does not distribute blanks anymore....I build my own so I am looking for a blank....Thanks for the info I was thinkin 1243 as it was so you guys have help me confirm it..Thanks TM

If you can't piss in the tall grass don't try to hang with the big DAWGS!!

[ 06-14-2001: Message edited by: The Reel Timber Man ]

Loomis is in the process of going through a major overhaul in the manner in which they market, sell and distribute their blanks.

As the change is finalized, blanks will be available from 4 distributors. One being in Washington, another one is Cabelas and the other two I am not sure of. Also the blanks will be readily avaliable instead of the 3-4 weeks which is commonplace. And I also understand Loomis will not limit which blanks they will sell to their distributors.

BTW-Loomis will be bringing back the IMX flyrods this fall as blanks only for anyone who is intrested.

[ 06-15-2001: Message edited by: RPetzold ]

Ryan- my understanding is that Loomis has made there blanks alot cheaper then before...I looked at a few at Shouffs the other day and they looked like snakes...Any news on this?...TM

i have never seen the allstar rods where can i look at some at.scott

Just had a Rainshadow 1264 built. Tried it out in Sitka on chinook to @ 30lbs mooching. Worked great. Would also make a good float rod for that medium/heavy class. You can get blanks through Greg's Custom Rods in Lake Stevens.

I am also A rainshadow Guy, they are good friends of mine and we fish together, definately a great rod blank!!!
Good service as well.
Peace Superfly

superfly,

which rods would say are better Rainshadow v Allstar?

thanks for any input as I am looking into a couple of new rods this summer.

Hey Kevin, just make sure your float rod is longer than your other rod. ...

Since Joe sells All-Stars and I don't allow me: I've owned a couple of them and I have also used several of them while fishing with Joe. They seem to be a first rate rod - and a great value for the price. They have been around for a long time and a former GLoomis engineer helped design their new line of salmon and steelhead rods. They have a higher modulous rating than the GL3's yet cost a little less than a GL2! About a can't miss value. - RT

Ive got a couple of rainshadow rods, I just got a float rod and boy it works well, if you would like more info about them, contact TH of thcustomrods.com , they are a class act rod builder, Ive had 5 rods built by them and never had a problem. I think they sell blanks to. give them a shot I think you will like there prices. warrentys are as good or better than Loomis. just my 2 cents

thanks for the input, I was curious as to the modulous rating of rainshadow v allstar. I have not been able to find much information on these rods.

thanks again