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ACTION BLANK ACTION TABLE

RainShadow rod blank actions range from CODE DESCRIPTION
SLOW to EXTRA FAST. Each action is designed XF EXTRA FAST
F
FAST
with a specific fishing application in mind. MED-F MEDIUM FAST
Understanding the action or flex of a blank is MOD-F MODERATE FAST
M
MODERATE
crucial when choosing a blank for your perfect S SLOW
rod build. If the blank flexes only at the tip, it would
be an EXTRA FAST action. If the bend in the
blank is more parabolic, like a rainbow, the action
is SLOW. The progressive action in the regulation
trolling blanks compares to a moderate action
blank. Be sure to refer to the table shown so you
can correctly match your fishing technique to
the blank that will suit you best.

POWER BLANK POWER TABLE
Rod power is an important factor when choosing CODE DESCRIPTION
your next build. From ULTRA LIGHT to XXXX- UL ULTRA LIGHT
L
LIGHT
HEAVY, there are ten different powers to choose ML MEDIUM LIGHT
from. Take for instance bass blanks. If you are M MEDIUM
drop shot fishing, a rod blank in the 6-14lb line MH MEDIUM HEAVY
H
HEAVY
rating range would meet your needs and is rated XH EXTRA HEAVY
at medium power. If you are frog/slop fishing, XXH EXTRA EXTRA HEAVY
3 EXTRA HEAVY
XXXH
you would want a blank in the 12-25lb line rating XXXXH 4 EXTRA HEAVY
range, a heavy power. Match the power of the
blank to the fishing application that meets your
needs.

Rob and Leanne Gardiner