The "Rainshadow" site is batsonenterprises.com or toll free 877-875-2381. All of the Salmon/Steelhead blanks, as well as the Float/Bobber rod blanks are listed.

thomas jacobs, what you need to do is go down to your local sporting goods store, i'm not from down there so i can't direct you where to go, but go in and ask them to show you how to rig up for bobber fishing for salmon/steelhead fishing. besides this will give you and excuse to go buy some more fishing tackle. there are several different bobber techniques using a bobber. ask them to show them to you. good luck

1084 Rainshadow vs loomis.

I have one of each. Between the two I have only seen one difference. The rainshadow seems like it can take more abuse. Sensitivity is about the same. I cant tell the difference. The feel is a little different but the sensitivity is the same. The rainshadow has a more solid feel and the loomis feel a little more hollow like it has an echo.

I think the rainshadow can handle a little bigger fish with ease. but the line rateing is the same. You feel like you can put the meat to them a little more with the Rainshadow. the sensitivity is the same but it seems it it transfered a little different. Honestly I like it better than my IMX. I would tell anybody not to waste your money on loomis when you can get a rianshadow at half the price.

My Rainshadow has caught 45Lb Kings, 20+ silvers and some nice steelies but not a 20# yet. and it works good for all of them. I float fish it, drift fish it, and throw spoons and spinners with it. Try one and you will never go back to loomis.

hey, i'm sure this question has already been asked but, i'm going to ask it again. i would like to FEEL one of these rod's, i live in bellingham, where would be the closest dealer, where i could get my hands on one of these rods. i would like to give one of these rods a shake, and see how they feel! thanks for your help

chumsalmon, what model are you looking for?
Let me know, we'll work something out...
It'll have to be threw the mail though. Rainshadow does not build rods.. just blanks!

TH
www.thcustomrods.com

TH, i just sent you an email, regarding the price of a 1084 rainshadow blank. if it's not to expensive i may buy one from you in the next month or two, for a winter time project. never built a rod yet, but couple guys i work with, and my dad have built quite a few rods, so i'm thinking what the heck, might be a good winter time project. also, what rainshadow blank would be as close as possible to the rod i originally started this post about, the loomis 1173, curious as to how much that blank would cost, too. if prices are resonable, i may end up building two rods this winter! of course this will all have to be passed through my wife first!

TH or current Rainshadow Owners........what color(s) are the Rainshadow Blanks available in?
Thanks.........

Goaty, the blanks are the matte gray finish, just like the IMX series from Loomis...

TH
www.thcustomrods.com
541-396-4895 (H)
541-290-9995 (Cell)

As TH has said, the Salmon/Steelhead rod blanks are matte clear. We use a clear coat with a flattener added. So the finish is matte gray, that is transparent.
A few times a year we do them in transparent dark green for an OEM customer, and will keep the over runs for our custom rod builders. But on a day to day basis, they are matte gray.

Chumsalmon, call Greg at Greg's Custom Rods in Lake Stevens. He carries Rainshadows and also teaches a rod building class periodically. You could kill two birds with one stone and take his class and build your own custom Rainshadow. Greg’s number is 425 335 1391. Should only be a 45 minute commute for you.

Beezer

thanks breezer, i'll keep that in mind, i've written down the phone humber. my give them a call, might stop by there the next time i'm down that way. thanks for all the help guys! never thought i'd get this much information!

RainShadow rods are awsome rods. I have got 3 rods now and one more in the mail anyday. ALL from TH. he does great work and has been a great help in finding what I want in a rod. I have also ordered rods from him for friends and they are all very happy.

check out the RainShadow!!!!


dc

Those Berkley IM7 Buzz Ramsey rods have come out with a new Lightning Rod version that has unvarnished black IM7 graphite blanks like the Loomis do. They are improved and one great deal at still only $80.

Reading what all of you guys have said makes me think I need to go spend some (more) money! The wife just doesn't understand that I "need" ANOTHER fishing rod

Just don't spend it on the overpriced loomis rods! They are good but not much if any better than the better Lamis and All Stars and Rainshawdows which all cost a lot less. You are paying for a huge advertising budget when you buy a Loomis.