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reddog1
05-17-2006, 10:20 AM
Just finished my first rod build. It is a Rainshadow 1267F rated to 2-6 oz. It turned out pretty well for a first try. I used that diamond shrink wrap and hardaloy guides.

http://pierandsurf.com/photopost/data/500/100_00103.jpg
Paully
05-17-2006, 10:43 AM
reddog1...
love the choice of colors. looks good
first rod build...WELCOME to the addiction.:p
keep building and posting

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reddog1
05-17-2006, 10:52 AM
Thanks

Actually, I made it for my wife...she picked out the colors.
Paully
05-17-2006, 12:39 PM
WAIT A MINUTE.....she fishes and has good taste?
DUDE KEEP HER!!!!:D :D :D
Seriously...nice job.

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rattler
05-17-2006, 08:01 PM
nice job...
Gar
05-18-2006, 08:05 PM
Thanks

Actually, I made it for my wife...she picked out the colors.
Smart move! Now you can build 2 for yourself without any hassle :D
reddog1
05-19-2006, 08:41 AM
Smart move! Now you can build 2 for yourself without any hassle :D

Thats right, I just started a 13'.
Paully
05-19-2006, 04:04 PM
reddog1..........
which blank are you building???
reddog1
05-19-2006, 04:26 PM
Rainshadow 1569.
Paully
05-22-2006, 08:40 AM
reddog1...
1569? hmmmmm. I heard heard some negative comments about the 1569. Most being they are "fragile". From what I understand.. Batson made the walls of the blank to thin, trying to cut down on the weight. I haven't built or fished one myself so what I relay is from others. Nomatter...
I did get my hands on one at the rod show back in Feb. and loved the way it felt (though I didn't get to cast it). The weight is great and the 50 50 split is great for hauling it (if you don't have a roof rack). I do have a 1509 and LOVE IT. So ...if you would ...get it built and let us know your take on it. Thanks.

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Sandcrab
06-07-2006, 06:24 AM
Guys...

Just finished a new rod for my wife too - All Star 1265/2, 10'6", 1-3 oz. She wanted her wraps in pink! I will post photos once I find out how to reduce them in size...

I gave away her old Ugly Stick so I owed her...I also did her foregrip wrap in pink, black, and silver in chevron design.

Sandcrab

WAIT A MINUTE.....she fishes and has good taste?
DUDE KEEP HER!!!!:D :D :D
Seriously...nice job.

tight lines