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06-16-2008, 09:01 AM
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If it's CMS it could be an old All Star 1087 as well. If it was an All Star 1088 or SU1088 they would probably label it 2-4 ounces.
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06-16-2008, 09:49 AM
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Bottom line is I like it so far, and it's doing what I wanted it to.
It was CMS, and I just got off the phone with them and they said it is definitely a Rainshadow blank.
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06-16-2008, 09:55 AM
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They can seem a little aloof when it comes to blank specifics...granted, so much is individual preference I can understand why they would be.
-spence
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06-16-2008, 10:01 AM
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newer batson sw blanks are matte and 9', the older ones where 8'10"
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"Remember, my friend, that knowledge is stronger than memory, and we should not trust the weaker" - Van Helsing
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06-16-2008, 10:37 AM
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Thanks for all the feedback everyone.
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Originally Posted by spence
They can seem a little aloof when it comes to blank specifics...granted, so much is individual preference I can understand why they would be.
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No, they were definitely willing to talk about the various blanks and answer my silly questions. I didn't feel like they were trying to be evasive or anything.
Wanted the SW1088 because it seems to be the favorite of a lot of guys here. I don't know that I've developed enough feeling yet to understand the subtleties between similarly rated rods, but I know that the 9 ft 2-6 oz rated Tica I've been using feels like too much rod for some of the smaller stuff I sometimes throw. This 1088 seems to fit the bill a lot better.
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Originally Posted by Clogston29
newer batson sw blanks are matte and 9', the older ones where 8'10"
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OK, good to know. Their online catalog still lists them at 8'10". I'm just glad it fits inside my Civic with the back seat down  , because the truck isn't going to see much action as a fishing vehicle this year. |
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06-16-2008, 11:39 AM
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No, they were definitely willing to talk about the various blanks and answer my silly questions. I didn't feel like they were trying to be evasive or anything.
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Well, aloof doesn't have to mean evasive. Not a negative comment either, I think it's a top notch business...
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06-16-2008, 12:00 PM
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I think it's a top notch business...
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Agreed. I was very impressed with the shop (once I found it  ) and the work on the rod seems to be top notch. That's why I didn't want to name names initially, because likely I was the one who was confused. |
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06-16-2008, 08:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spence
If it's CMS it could be an old All Star 1087 as well. If it was an All Star 1088 or SU1088 they would probably label it 2-4 ounces.
-spence
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