Hello Everybody,

What blanks would you recommend to build on a freshwater bass split shot rod?

Thank you for all of your wisdoms and for this Awesome portal of information and help. Not to mention, a great place to meet teachers to tutor you along your learning curve.

TONY

Tony,
The best split shot rod blanks I have used are the new batson RX8 XSB822.5 or ISB822.5
Both are in stock at midwest rod and reel. XSB822.5 is not listed on web-site but I do have in stock e-mail or call for price.

Bill@midwestrodandreel.com
www.midwestrodandreel.com

I'm assuming that you're talking about fishing small soft plastics about 18" below a small split shot. . .? I do that with a 3C69MLXF built as a spinning rod. It's a fantastic rod for that application. When I'm using very small weights, I'll drop down to a 3S66LF.

Many SJ781's do a really nice job for split shotting, but American Tackle is my favorite because their SJ rods flex just a little more and are a lot nicer for fighting big fish on lite line.

Good Luck - Marc

I'll agree with Bill on that choice the Rainshadow RX8+S823 would be the prefered choice, second would be the RX8 XSB822.5, and third the RX7 ISB822.5. But seriously the RX8+ S823 will make you slap your granny. Give Scott or Karen a call at Fishsticks, fine people. These blanks have the tip needed and pleanty backbone to pull fish from any structure your throwing around.

Mike Thompson
Thompson's Custom Rods

It is impossible to make anything foolproof, because fools are so ingenious!

I'm with Bill and Mike RX8+S823 awesome blank

Tony, What size split shot and plastic? In other words, how much weight?

RX8+S823
Rainshadow RX8+ Bass Rods

Component Part Number Part Description
Rod Blank Model # RX8+S823-SB 6'10" 1 pc 8-14lb - Satin Black
Butt cap: EVABC20 EVA Butt Cap 19.8 mm
Reel Seat: GS17SKC-TC WITH GS17C-GWG Size 17 Spin seat with Gray Woven Graphite Insert
Reel Seat Shim: SHIM/16/SPIN Proof Board .590" OD 4.05" Length
Reel Seat Trim Ring: TRS17-TC Trim Ring for Seat Size 17 - TiCH
Fore Grip: WFG2.5 Woven Foregrip 2.232" Length
Use with WFGRC, WFGFC, and WFGPB - EVA End Caps and Shim
Fore Grip Trim Ring: TRS17-TC Trim Ring for Seat Size 17 - TiCH
Rear Grip: WHGRY-10 cut to 9" 10" Woven Graphite Handle-Gray (1.05" OD / .970" ID)
Use with WHKAx3, WBBC, and WFGRC - EVA End Caps and Shims
Winding Check: LTCWC415 Lt TitCar Plated Winding Check 0.415" I.D.
Hookeeper: TCHKS Small TiCH Hook Keeper
Tip Top TCPCT06F04.5 TICH w/o Chrome Plated 'P' Top 06 TiCH Flanged Ring 4.5 Tube
Guides (see below for size and quantity) XPTCFCG ALPS SS316 - TiCH w/o Chrome Single Foot with TiCH Zirconium Ring RRD
Guides (see below for size and quantity) XTCYTCG ALPS SS316 Y Guide TiCH w/o Chrome Single Foot with TiCH Zirconium Thin Ring
Guide order from the tip top Guide Guide Placement - In inches from the tip top
1st XPTCFCG06 4.5"
2nd XPTCFCG06 9.5"
3rd XPTCFCG07 15"
4th XTCYTCG07 21"
5th XTCYTCG10 28"
6th XTCYTCG16 36"
7th XTCYTCG25 45"

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

Tony - any St. Croix 7 ft. ML will work well - pick any series that fits the budget - the series 4 & 5 are in a league of their own - but pricey.

Tony:
All rod are generally listed by the line they use and How much weight they will throw. All you have to do is figure how much the shot and lure weighs and look for a blank to fit. That will get you in the ball park.

Bill - willierods.com

Have had good results with the blanks Marc suggested