I
nternet gathering place for custom rod builders
  • Custom Rod Builders - This message board is provided for your use by the sponsors listed on the left side of the page. Feel free to post any question, answers or topics related in any way to custom building. When purchasing products please remember those who sponsor this board.

  • Manufacturers and Vendors - Only board sponsors are permitted and encouraged to promote and advertise products on the board. You may become a sponsor for a nominal fee. It is the sponsor fees that pay for this message board.

  • Rules - Rod building is a decent and rewarding craft. Those who participate in it are assumed to be civilized individuals who are kind and considerate in their dealings with others. Please respond to others in the same fashion in which you would like to be responded to. Registration IS NOW required in order to post. You must include your actual First and Last name and a correct email address when registering or posting. Posts which are inflammatory, insulting, or that fail to include a proper name and email address will be removed and the persons responsible will be barred from further participation.

    Registration is now required in order to post. You must include your actual First and Last name and a correct email address when registering or posting.
SPONSORS

2024 ICRBE EXPO
CCS Database
Custom Rod Symbol
Common Cents Info
American Grips Piscari
American Tackle
Anglers Rsrc - Fuji
BackCreek Custom Rods
BatsonRainshadowALPS
CRB
Cork4Us
HNL Rod Blanks–CTS
Custom Fly Grips LLC
Decal Connection
Flex Coat Co.
Get Bit Outdoors
HFF Custom Rods
HYDRA
Janns Netcraft
Mudhole Custom Tackle
MHX Rod Blanks
North Fork Composites
Palmarius Rods
REC Components
RodBuilders Warehouse
RodHouse France
RodMaker Magazine
Schneiders Rod Shop
SeaGuide Corp.
Stryker Rods & Blanks
TackleZoom
The Rod Room
The FlySpoke Shop
USAmadefactory.com
Utmost Enterprises
VooDoo Rods

Trout / Redfish Blank
Posted by: Brad King (141.197.4.---)
Date: August 06, 2008 12:48PM

Hello everyone,

Looking for some help on Blank selection. I putting together a line of inshore rods for the Forida Panhandle area. I am looking for a blank manufacturer that I can use for all applications. The only changes would be of course lure/line weight and power. Most will all be either 6' 6" & 7' models in Med & Med/Lite.

I am just having trouble deciding on a blank to go with. Also can't be a super expensive one either.
Thank you very much for any help.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: Trout / Redfish Blank
Posted by: Jim Gamble (---.187-72.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: August 06, 2008 12:52PM

Look at Batson's lineup. You should find what you are looking for in price and selection.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: Trout / Redfish Blank
Posted by: Bill Stevens (---.br.br.cox.net)
Date: August 06, 2008 01:50PM

Brad we are really glad you found this site:

We specialize in the blanks you are seeking:

You did not slow down long enough on your trip through Baton Rouge.

If you would like to arrange for a private showing please contact us via email.

We have a proposal ready for your evaluation.

Blanks for School Trout, Marsh Reds, Jetty Reds, Bull Reds and the Trophy Ladies With The Spots and Yellow Mouths for charter boat captains, guides and recreational fishermen are available in any quantity.

Popping Rods for Corks

Long Range Launchers and Cranks For Marsh Reds

Carolina Rigs for Lead Head and Plastic

Wading, Topwater and Jerks

Big Boy Rods for Freelining Pogeys and Croakers For Trophy Trout

Braid Rigs For Jetty Work To Tame the Bulls

Us the Contact Us Button At:

[www.swamplandtackle.com]



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 08/06/2008 02:26PM by Bill Stevens.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: Trout / Redfish Blank
Posted by: Brad King (141.197.4.---)
Date: August 06, 2008 02:30PM

Bill,

Sorry I never got up with you. I am still in BR things have just been crazy. I have settled in and I am starting up production again. I looked at your site and I like what I see. I will be in contact with you in a few weeks for some supplies. Thank you very much.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: Trout / Redfish Blank
Posted by: Lance Lapeyrouse (70.151.77.---)
Date: August 06, 2008 02:45PM

castaway or amtak. forget that high dollar stuff.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/06/2008 02:47PM by Lance Lapeyrouse.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: Trout / Redfish Blank
Posted by: Richard Hahn (199.173.225.---)
Date: August 06, 2008 04:23PM

I bought some of the Castaway 844 and 854 closeout blanks from Swampland and they were perfect for large stripers and redfish

I'd bet their new multimodulus stock would be even better .........

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: Trout / Redfish Blank
Posted by: Brad King (141.197.4.---)
Date: August 06, 2008 04:33PM

Awesome thank you so much guy's. I spoke with Bill and i will be making an order soon. Thanks again for all the help.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: Trout / Redfish Blank
Posted by: Karry Batson (---.olympus.net)
Date: August 08, 2008 11:33AM

Some more Food for thought :)
Rod Blank Model # IP904 Rainshadow 7'6" Medium Heavy 8-17 Mod-Fast great for braid
Butt cap: EVABC20
Front Cap:
Rear Grip: RG10A-345
Handle Arbor:
Reel Seat: GS17C-GWG-TC Fore Cast Woven graphite seat
Reel Seat Shim SHIM17SPIN
Foregrip: FG25A-250
Winding Check: BWC09
Hookeeper: TCHKS
Tip Top TCPUT06F05.0
1st guide from tip top XTCVS3TUG06 Alps SS316 VS3 with Blue zirconium ring
2nd guide from tip top XTCVS3TUG06
3rd guide from tip top XTCVS3TUG07
4th guide from tip top XTCVS3TUG07
5th guide from tip top: XTCVS3TUG08
6th guide from tip top: XTCVS3TUG10
7th guide from tip top: XTCVS3TUG16
8th guide from tip top: XTCVS3TUG25
9th guide from tip top:
10th guide from tip top:
11th guide from tip top:
12th guide from tip top:
13th guide from tip top:
14th guide from tip top:
15th guide from tip top:
16th guide from tip top:
Guide spacing Specs(inches from tip, center ring over mark) 4.5-9.25-14.25-20-26-33-42-54

Rod Blank Model # IP843
Butt cap: EVABC20
Front Cap:
Rear Grip: RG7A-345
Handle Arbor:
Reel Seat: GS17C-GWG-S
Reel Seat Shim SHIM16SPIN
Foregrip: FG25A-250
Winding Check: BWC09
Hookeeper: XHKS-S
Tip Top XPZT06F05.5
1st guide from tip top XVS3TZG06
2nd guide from tip top XVS3TZG06
3rd guide from tip top XVS3TZG07
4th guide from tip top XVS3TZG07
5th guide from tip top: XVS3TZG08
6th guide from tip top: XVS3TZG10
7th guide from tip top: XVS3TZG16
8th guide from tip top: XVS3TZG25
9th guide from tip top:
10th guide from tip top:
11th guide from tip top:
12th guide from tip top:
13th guide from tip top:
14th guide from tip top:
15th guide from tip top:
16th guide from tip top:
Guide spacing Specs(inches from tip, center ring over mark) 4.5-9.25-14.25-19.75-25.75-32.5-40-49

Rod Blank Model # IMB944 Rainshadow 7'10" Heavy 12-20 great for 1.5-1.5 ounce swim baits and Carolina rigs
Butt cap: HESGFB1.5S/350 New High end composite cork rear
Front Cap:
Rear Grip: HESGRG4.5S/350 New High end composite cork spilt grip system
Handle Arbor:
Reel Seat: GTBTG16C-15.0-TC Forecast blank exposed seat trigger seat Textured
Reel Seat Shim
Foregrip: HEFG3.5S-250 New High end composite cork fore grip
Winding Check: BWC11
Hookeeper: TCHKS
Tip Top XTCPPCT06R06.0 Alps SS316 PP top Tich plated with Tich plated Zirconium ring
1st guide from tip top XTCLXNCG06 Alps SS316 Light XN RRD tich plated with Tich plated Zirconium ring
2nd guide from tip top XTCLXNCG06
3rd guide from tip top XTCLXNCG06
4th guide from tip top XTCLXNCG07
5th guide from tip top: XTCLXNCG07
6th guide from tip top: XTCLXNCG08
7th guide from tip top: XTCLXNCG10
8th guide from tip top: XTCLXNCG10
9th guide from tip top: XTCLXNCG12
10th guide from tip top:
11th guide from tip top:
12th guide from tip top:
13th guide from tip top:
14th guide from tip top:
15th guide from tip top:
16th guide from tip top:
Guide spacing Specs(inches from tip, center ring over mark) 3.5-7.5-12-17-23-30-38-47-57

Karry Batson
Batson Enterprises Inc.
Ph: (877) 875-2381
Fax: (360) 683-3579
karry@batsonenterprises.com
www.batsonenterprises.com

Options: ReplyQuote


Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
Webmaster