Various Rainshadow and PacBay Rods - IM6 graphite 3, 4, 5, and 8wts!

PennKev

PennKev

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I really need to thin the herd. I have several rods from earlier in my rod building career that just don't see any use anymore. These rods vary a bit in the skill and professionalism of build quality but they are all competent builds. All show some use. All are sound. I will add pics as time allows or if anyone shows interest in particular rods.

7' 9" 3wt 2pc Rainshadow Rx7. Matte grey with dark grey(nearly black) wraps, metallic copper trim. Cigar grip with Struble nickel silver slide band seat w/ oiled teak insert. Rod is in good shape but the wood of the seat is discolored from use and the oxidation of the NS hardware. Comes with felt rod sock. Note: inscription area has my signature. $60 shipped

7' 6" 4wt 4pc PacBay Tradition.
Beautiful gloss burgundy blank with matching wraps and golden yellow trim (non metallic), dark snake guides, agate stripping guide, cigar grip, highly figured burl seat with NS slide band hardware. Hardware was originally blued but most of the bluing has worn off. Rod has no inscription. Comes with felt rod sock. $75 Shipped

8' 6" 5wt 2pc Rainshadow Rx7.
Gloss green with dark green wraps, silver trim on all guide wraps. TiCH black snake guides. Struble uplocking seat, reverse wells grip. Rods shows use & wrap finish has darkened a bit over time (this is a 2005 build IIRC). Ferrule wraps shows a little wear from rattling against seat while in the tube. No sock. $55 Shipped

9' 8wt 3pc PacBay Tradition.
Beautiful gloss burgundy blank with matching wraps and metallic gold trim. Reverse wells grip (not full wells as on most heavier rods), All-metal seat, with removable fighting butt. Comes with felt rod sock. $55 Shipped

Weird Banty Rod built on Tradition 2pc UL Spinning Rod Blank.
Beautiful gloss burgundy blank with matching wraps and a few silver trims. Cool looking rod. Small cigar grip. Double slide band PacBay seat with mystery wood insert. Needs at least a 4wt line. No sock. Pay the shipping and it's yours.


Will the sell the whole lot for $180 shipped.
 
7' 6" 4wt 4pc PacBay Tradition. Beautiful gloss burgundy blank with matching wraps and golden yellow trim (non metallic), dark snake guides, agate stripping guide, cigar grip, highly figured burl seat with NS slide band hardware. Hardware was originally blued but most of the bluing has worn off. Rod has no inscription. Comes with felt rod sock. $75 Shipped
Can you post some pics of this rod / describe how it fishes? I know nothing about these blanks or rod building, but I'm looking for a small stream rod in roughly these dimensions.

Would be pumped to buy and fish something custom built, but I'm not terribly well informed on this.
 
Did you build all of them? I might be interested in the 8 weight. How old is it?
 
Did you build all of them? I might be interested in the 8 weight. How old is it?
Yes, they are all my builds. The 8 weight is from 2004 but probably has the least use by far out of all the rods I have listed here.
 
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Can you post some pics of this rod / describe how it fishes? I know nothing about these blanks or rod building, but I'm looking for a small stream rod in roughly these dimensions.

Would be pumped to buy and fish something custom built, but I'm not terribly well informed on this.

It's a nice medium action and a true 4wt. I have fished it mostly with 444 Spring Creek lines. It has been a great do-everything rod for smallish water. I'll try to get some pictures up by the end of today or early Sunday.
 
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I'm interested in the 8' 6"- 5 weight.
Can you post picture?
 
8' 6" 5wt
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PenKev... I like that 4 Wt with agate. I don't need another rod but that one is tempting.

You have them priced to sell. A newbie needing rods would hit the jackpot paying $180 for all these rods. They cover all the bases.
 
I got some friends I am getting out. This will be great. Interested in picking up the lot if still available. 👍
 
Sale pending on the remaining rods.
 
All are sold and shipped.
 
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