Rod blanks - Rainshadow RX-7 graphite - circa 2004 Cascade vintage - SOLD

WHOOSH.... they're all sold!

So, I am listing these on the rodbuilding forum, but I know a few of us build rods out there, so I will offer 'em up here too. 

Die-hard rodbuilders know how good these blanks are.  If you fish any of these rods, you'll know too.  Comparable to Loomis, I think.  They are fantastic boat/bank, even surf rods and will throw 1.5 oz pretty dang far!

These are actual Cascade Composites blanks - not the current Batson ones made in China (which are still very good, though).

Cascade ISA 1086F / 12-25 / 9'-2pc / .52 butt / 6 tip  matte (grey)
Cascade ISA 1266F-G / 12-25 / 10.5'-2pc / .516 butt / 6 tip (green)
Cascade ISA 1446F/ 15-30 /  12'-2pc / .70 butt / 5.5 tip  matte (grey)

For lure casting wt ratings, check here (they will be pretty much the same):
http://www.batsonenterprises.com/blanks/salmon.php

I posted the specs I have on record, as they appear to not be quite the same as current production.  Just FYI.

I bought these from Mudhole in Feb and March '05, just never got around to building them.

One has the label on it (the 1266) but the other two don't.   (I have the dated receipt for the 1086 and 1266, just can't find the one for the 1446 - oh well).

1086 - $50
1266 - $55
1446 - $60

Or get all 3 for $150

For true Cascade-vintage Rainshadows, this is an awesome deal.  They won't last long on the rodbuilding forum, so let me know ASAP if you're interested.

Will ship in PVC tubes wrapped in the same plastic they have been in for 2+ years, or you can pick up/meet me anywhere between Fremont and San Pablo to save shipping.

Or we can settle up in HMB at the derby. Yeehaw!

I'll take the 1086 if its still available.  It would be perfect if we just settle up at the HMB tourney, if thats still cool with you.  (just pm me a reminder, or I'll do likewise...)

Jim

Okay Jim, you've taken the 1086 off the market.   HMB sounds good - I will bring the blank with me.  I gather you are familiar with Rainshadow blanks...  I can't wait to see what you do/have done with it.  It's a superb, versatile rod.

The two remaining ones can go for $100 total now.

yeah, I have a 5'4" 5wt fly rod that is the top 3 from a 5pc.  It will cast the whole line like nobody's business and has the backbone for big SMB on small creeks!
I also have another rainshadow that i chopped to make a 7' jigging rod that I have yet to wrap up, but once we are finished in Fresno I plan on building several new rods.  the 9' rod should make a great casting rod for American River Salmon!

Yup, perfect for that - and the other rods, too, will make great rods for river salmon fishing.  When I got them I was planning on fishing them from banks.   They are the prized go-to rigs for many anglers.

I will have to hook up with you on the AR when you take that rod out with you.

If anyone wants the other two, or one of them, please let me know ASAP.