We can build it for you with the hardware you want.

Labour Cost:   $5.00  per guide    Fly Rod grip & seat  $15.00
                        Spin Rod Cork & Seat  $20     Float Rod All Cork  $10.00
   Trim, rod top, hookkeeper and  ferrule wraps are also included.

MAY 2006

I am not a great fan of company advertisements about their products. After all, they are selling their stuff, so you are not going to read anything bad about them, and as for descriptions of performance, lets be kind, and say, they get carried away a lot. But  if you like a fast action blank that is reasonably priced and high quality Rainshadow is hard to beat, even at a lot more money.  Check them out.

Batson's "state of the art material" The foundation is a high modulus/high strain rate fiber combined with carbon fiber scrim. New space age resin system coupled with a proprietary carbon fiber reinforcement technique makes this a cutting edge graphite material. Blanks manufactured with this material are the lightest, strongest and most sensitive blanks made.
RX8+   Incredible strength and lifting power. Unique "Fast action with feel" Slim profile ferrule design for smooth power transfer tip to butt.  If you are looking for the finest performing fly blank available. Look no further.

RX8+ 864-4   8ft6   4    4pc   0.325  4.0  1.40oz    $200   $250

RX8+ 904-4   9ft     4    4pc  0.335   4.0  1.65oz    $208   $260

RX8+ 865-4   8ft6   5    4pc  0.330   4.0  1.45oz    $200   $250  

RX8+ 905-4    9ft     5    4pc  0.340   4.0  1.70oz    $209   $261 

RX8+ 905-5    9ft     5    5pc  0.345   4.0   1.90oz   $238   $298

RX8+ 906-4    9ft     6    4pc  0.345   4.0   1.70oz   $209   $261

RX8+ 907-4    9ft     7    4pc  0.360   4.5   1.80oz   $219   $274

RX8+ 967-4    9ft6   7    4pc  0.360   4.5    1.90oz   $228   $225  

RX8+ 908-4    9ft     8    4pc  0.385   4.0    2.00oz    $219   $274

RX8+ 908-5    9ft     8    5pc  0.380   4.5    2.20oz    $247   $309

RX8+ 968-4    9ft6   8    4pc  0.380   4.5    2.05oz    $228   $285

RX8+ 909-4    9ft     9    4pc  0.395   4.0    2.20oz    $228   $285

RX8+ 9010-4  9ft     10  4pc  0.410   4.5    2.35oz    $238    $298

  As I said above I am not a great fan of company Ads, but these fellows have a good product.And from what I hear they pay more attention to what makes a good rod.

      The foundation for this graphite is "intermediate modulus/high strain rate" fiber combined with a light fiberglass scrim. Bonded together with a space age resin system and coupled with a proprietary carbon fiber reinforcement technique, this is truly a cutting edge graphite material. Blanks produced with this graphite material offer incredible performance at a reasonable price..
RX7+  Incredible strength and lifting power. Ability to work on short casts but with plenty of reserve power. Our smoothest casting fly rod blank. Slim profile ferrule design for smooth power transfer tip to butt. Light overall weight.   Designed for the fly fisher looking for a fly blank that requires a longer more relaxed casting stroke. They load in close, but harbour the reserve power to punch out long casts in windy conditions.

Model        Length   Line   Pcs      Butt     Tip   Wgt(oz)      US $     CDN $
RX7+864-4    8'6      4      4pc    0.325    4.0   1.40oz      $120     $150
RX7+904-4    9'        4      4pc    0.335    4.0   1.80          $128     $160
RX7+865-4    8'6      5      4pc    0.330    4.0   1.45          $120     $150
RX7+905-4    9'        5      4pc    0.340    4.0   1.70          $128     $160
RX7+905-5    9'        5      5pc    0.345    4.0   2.20          $152     $190
RX7+906-4    9'        6      4pc    0.345    4.0   1.70          $128     $160
RX7+906-5    9'        6      5pc    0.360    4.0   2.15          $152     $190
RX7+907-4    9'        7      4pc    0.350    4.5   1.75          $136     $170
RX7+967-4    9'6      7      4pc    0.360    4.5   2.10          $144     $180
RX7+908-4    9'        8      4pc    0.385    4.5   2.30          $136     $170
RX7+908-5    9'        8      5pc    0.380    4.5   2.25          $160     $200
RX7+968-4    9'6      8      4pc    0.380    4.5   2.30          $144     $180
RX7+909-4    9'        9      4pc    0.395    4.5   2.25          $144     $180
RX7+9010-4  9'       10     4pc    0.410    4.5   2.45          $152     $190

  Foundation for this graphite is "Intermediate Modulus/ High Strain Rate" fiber combined with a light fiberglass scrim. Bonded together with a space age resin system, this is a workhorse material. Blanks produced with this material ofer superb strength, sensitivity and light weight at very low cost.
  RX7  Simply stated , Rainshadow  IF BLANKS  are the best value in a high performance fly rod blank available today. We believe it's easy to design blanks when cost is no issue, but its difficult to design a blank with high performance at a reasonable price, We almost made these too good, because they outperfom many blanks selling for two to three times more, 

Model  Length  Line  Pcs    Butt      Tip    Wgt(oz)       US $      CDN  $
IF502     5'        2      2pc    0.320   4.0    .45oz         $32         $40
IF662     6'6      2      2pc    0.275   3.5    .70             $39         $49
IF503     5'        3      2pc    0.320   4.0    .48             $33         $41
IF793     7'9      3      2pc    0.335   4.5    1.00           $43         $54
IF903     9'        3      2pc    0.355   4.5    1.20           $51         $64
IF504     5'        4      2pc    0.325   4.5     .53            $34         $43
IF564     5'6      4      2pc    0.325   4.5     .72            $35         $44
IF704     7'        4      2pc    0.320   4.0     .88            $40         $50
IF764     7'6      4      2pc    0.340   4.5     1.05          $41         $51
IF804     8'        4      2pc    0.340   4.0     1.20          $44         $55
IF864     8'6      4      2pc    0.370   4.5     1.15          $47         $59
IF904     9'        4      2pc    0.365   4.5     1.55          $52         $65
IF765     7'6      5      2pc    0.335   4.0     1.09          $42         $53
IF805     8'        5      2pc    0.340   4.5     1.30          $45         $56
IF865     8'6      5      2pc    0.360   4.5     1.40          $48         $60
IF905     9'        5      2pc    0.365   4.5     1.65          $53         $66
IF965     9'6      5      2pc    0.395   4.0     1.85          $61         $76
IF1005   10'      5      2pc    0.385   5.0     2.10          $69         $86
IF806     8'        6      2pc    0.360   4.5     1.45          $46         $57
IF866     8'6      6      2pc    0.390   4.5     1.69          $49         $61
IF906     9'        6      2pc    0.385   4.5     1.79          $54         $68
IF966     9'6      6      2pc    0.410   5.0     1.94          $62         $78
IF1006   10'      6      2pc    0.390   4.5     2.19          $70         $88
IF867     8'6      7      2pc    0.390   4.5     1.76          $50         $63
IF907     9'        7      2pc    0.385   5.0     1.79          $55         $69
IF967     9'6      7      2pc    0.390   5.0     1.80          $63         $79
IF1007   10'      7      2pc    0.435   5.0     2.15          $71         $89
IF908     9'        8      2pc    0.410   5.0     2.00          $56         $70
IF968     9'6      8      2pc    0.450   5.0     2.11          $64         $80
IF1008   10'      8      2pc    0.440   5.0     2.15          $72         $90
IF909     9'        9      2pc    0.430   5.0     2.36          $57         $71
IF969     9'6      9      2pc    0.500   5.0     2.38          $73         $91
IF1009   10'      9      2pc    0.450   5.5     2.36          $73         $91
IF9010   9'       10     2pc    0.500   6.0     2.65          $58         $73
IF9012   9'       12     2pc    0.520   6.5     3.35          $60         $75
       FOUR PIECE  BLANKS
IF764-4   7'6    4       4pc   0.355    3.5     1.20          $83       $104
IF904-4   9'      4       4pc   0.385    4.0     1.59          $94       $118
IF765-4   7'6    5       4pc   0.350    4.0     1.24          $84       $105
IF805-4   8'      5       4pc   0.365    4.0     1.41          $87       $109
IF865-4   8'6    5       4pc   0.390    4.0     1.51          $90       $113
IF905-4   9'      5       4pc   0.400    4.5     1.65          $95       $119
IF866-4   8'6    6       4pc   0.390    4.5     1.62          $92       $115
IF906-4   9'      6       4pc   0.415    4.5     1.79          $96       $120
IF907-4   9'      7       4pc   0.430    4.5     2.04          $97       $121
IF908-4   9'      8       4pc   0.445    4.5     2.20          $98       $123
IF909-4   9'      9       4pc   0.440    4.5     2.25        $100       $125

Foundation for this graphite is "Intermediate Modulus/ High Strain Rate" fiber (33 million)  combined with a light fiberglass scrim. Bonded together with a space age resin system, this is a workhorse material. Specified for our Forecast Graphite Blanks  They represent the finest value on high performance blanks on the market today.
  RX6  High strain rate graphite, light overall weight. 2 year limited warranty. Features Moderate Fast actions that are beginner friendly, but will surprise even the most astute fly gurus out there with their casting performance. These blanks are great for the first time rod builder and also make great backup rods for that trip of a lifetime. You cant find a better entry level fly rod blank anywhere

Model   Length     Line    Pcs      Butt       Tip     Wgt(oz)   US  $    CDN $
F662-2       6'6       2       2pc     0.290    4.0     .80             $17        $21
F763-2       7'6       3       2pc     0.275    4.0     .90             $21        $26
F793-2       7'9       3       2pc     0.320    4.0     1.20           $22        $28
F764-2       7'6       4       2pc     0.310    4.5     1.20           $22        $28
F804-2       8'         4       2pc     0.320    4.5     1.30           $23        $29
F864-2       8'6       4       2pc     0.348    4.5     1.40           $25        $31
F904-2       9'         4       2pc     0.342    4.5     1.70           $29        $36
F765-2       7'6       5       2pc     0.342    4.5     1.40           $22        $28
F805-2       8'         5       2pc     0.340    4.5     1.50           $23        $29
F865-2       8'6       5       2pc     0.360    4.5     1.50           $26        $33
F905-2       9'         5       2pc     0.368    5.0     1.60           $31        $39
F866-2       8'6       6       2pc     0.382    5.5     1.90           $27        $34
F906-2       9'         6       2pc     0.377    5.0     1.90           $33        $41
F907-2       9'         7       2pc     0.398    5.5     2.10           $36        $45
F908-2       9'         8       2pc     0.403    5.0     2.20           $37        $46
F968-2       9'6       8       2pc     0.450    5.0     2.38           $42        $53
F909-2       9'         9       2pc     0.473    4.5     2.30           $39        $49
F9010-2     9'         10     2pc     0.487    4.5     2.80           $43        $54  
   FOUR PC   FLY ROD BLANKS
F662-4       6'6       2       4pc     0.280    3.5     .80             $23        $29
F764-4       7'6       4       4pc     0.340    4.5     1.30           $30        $38
F804-4       8'         4       4pc     0.350    4.5     1.40           $33        $41
F864-4       8'6       4       4pc     0.360    4.5     1.40           $36        $45
F904-4       9'         4       4pc     0.330    4.5     1.80           $37        $46
F805-4       8'         5       4pc     0.410    4.5     1.60           $35        $44
F865-4       8'6       5       4pc     0.360    4.0     1.50           $37        $46
F905-4       9'         5       4pc     0.390    4.5     1.80           $39        $49
F866-4       8'6       6       4pc     0.370    4.5     1.70           $38        $48
F906-4       9'         6       4pc     0.400    4.5     1.90           $40        $50
F907-4       9'         7       4pc     0.410    4.0     1.90           $42        $53
F908-4       9'         8       4pc     0.420    4.5     2.10           $44        $55
F968-4       9'6       8       4pc     0.470    5.0     2.27           $47        $59
F909-4       9'         9       4pc                                           $47        $59   
F9010-4     9'        10      4pc     0.505    5.5     2.72           $49        $61
   FIVE  PIECE FLY ROD BLANKS
F764-5       7'6       4       5pc     0.352    4.0     1.20           $35        $44 
F865-5       8'6       5       5pc     0.370    4.5     1.70           $43        $54
F905-5       9'         5       5pc     0.417    4.5     1.80           $45        $56
F906-5       9'         6       5pc     0.407    4.5     1.90           $48        $60
F907-5       9'         7       5pc     0.428    4.5     2.10           $49        $61
F908-5       9'         8       5pc     0.400    4.5     2.15           $50        $63