I have noticed that Batson's TiCH snake guides sell for considerably less than those offered by Pac Bay. As Bill used to work for Pac Bay, I am lead to believe that his are of equal quality. I used Batson TiCH single-foot wire guides on a 4wt fly rod that I built last year, and have been happy with their performance. I want to use TiCH snake guides on 6 and 8 weight rods that I am planning to build (I just like the look of snakes on a fly rod). Does anyone have experience using both Pac Bay and Batson TiCH snake guides?

I've used both brands in chrome and TiCH and can't tell the difference.

Wouldn't surprize me if they both come from the same factory in China! That being said, both companies sell excellant guides and products.

Batson Forecast Guides are not produced in China. We currently use a factory in Taiwan, as we feel the quality is better there for Components at this point in time. Batson products and PacBay products come from two different factories two different countries. "The Vision Continues" - Supply High Quality Rod Blanks & Rod Building Componets at a fair price.. Backed up with EXCEPTIONAL customer service..
Thank you for all of the support, we are here for the Industry and will be for generations to come..
If you ever have any questions in regards to the Batson Enterprises - Rainshadow/Forecast product line please feel free to contact us..
Bill Batson
CEO
Batson Enterprises
Rainshadow/ Forecast product line
877-875-2381
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