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batson blank
Posted by: Jason Wenzel (---.dhcp.stpt.wi.charter.com)
Date: August 21, 2009 02:31AM

I'm thinking of trying a batson blank. I'm looking at the sw967f. I was going to use if for muskies and be throwing baits from1-3 ounces. Do you guys think this one will be too light? How does their power and action ratings compare to st. croix's ratings?



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Re: batson blank
Posted by: Karry Batson (---.olympus.net)
Date: August 21, 2009 11:43AM

Hi Jason,
The SW967F is a two piece blank in case you did not already know that. We do have it available in one pice as well. The SW967 will cast 1-3 ounces. I will list several other one piece choices for your review.

Rod Blank Model # SW967 Casting
Butt cap: EVABC20
Front Cap:
Rear Grip: WHGRY-12 USE WITH wbbc AND wbec AND 3X whka
Handle Arbor:
Reel Seat: TRI-AH18M-TC/PG
Reel Seat Shim
Foregrip: FG5A-400
Winding Check: BWC13
Hookeeper: TCHKL
Tip Top XTCPPZT08R07.5
1st guide from tip top XTCXNZG08
2nd guide from tip top XTCXNZG08
3rd guide from tip top XTCXNZG08
4th guide from tip top XTCXNZG08
5th guide from tip top: XTCXNZG08
6th guide from tip top: XTCXNZG10
7th guide from tip top: XTCXNZG10
8th guide from tip top: XTCXNZG12
9th guide from tip top: XTCXNZG16

Guide spacing Specs(inches from tip, center ring over mark) 3.5-7.5-12-17-23-30-38-47-58


New Musky / Saltwater Blanks For 2009 / 2010
Sequim WA- July 1st
, one of the fishing industry’s leading rod blank suppliers, Batson Enterprises, is pleased to
announce 10 new blank models for the upcoming tackle season.
7 New Musky / Saltwater Blanks
We are introducing 7 brand new Musky / Saltwater designs for the upcoming season. These new blank models feature designs that
incorporate 3 different proprietary materials for the highest possible strength and sensitivity. We used special modulus positioning
techniques to achieve the power, action, and strength we were looking for. There are models to cover every type of Musky bait and
fishing situation out there. The blanks feature our beautiful Titanium Chrome finish. Many models cross over to Saltwater jigging and
chunking presentations and would reduce blank weight compared to typical E-glass saltwater designs.

Model Length Lure Butt dia Tip top Line wt Action Blank Wt. Pcs. MSRP Appl ication
IMU66MH-TC 6'6" 3/4?3oz 0.55 8 20?50lb fast 4.15oz 1 $112.36 All purpose
IMU69XH-TC 6'9" 2?8oz 0.64 9 36?80lb fast 4.86oz 1 $133.35 Jerkbaits
IMU70M-TC 7'0" 1/2?2oz 0.55 7 12? 25lb f ast 3.98oz 1 $97.94
Small bucktails / early
season finesse baits
IMU710MH-TC 7'10" 3/4?3oz 0.55 9 20?50lb fast 5.50oz 1 $129.00
Small to medium heavy
bucktails
IMU72MH-TC 7'2" 3/4?3oz 0.54 9 20?50lb fast 4.75oz 1 $123.18
Small to medium heavy

Rainshadow® RX7 & Swimbait Blanks
Big baits equal big fish... big baits require big blanks... that’s the reasoning behind the Rainshadow RX7 swimbait series.
Over the last few years more and more savvy anglers have discovered the effectiveness of swimbait fishing. The Batson
design team went to the drawing board to create a series of four key models to handle the smallest to the largest
swimbaits out there.
Features:
• Proprietary blends high performance RX7 graphite, RX6 graphite and glass materials
• 4 key models to cover all sizes & weights of the popular swimbaits • Unbelievable strength and sensitivity
• Actions designed to throw large baits with minimal effort to lower fatigue
• Designs also will handle numerous saltwater and musky fishing applications • Limited lifetime warranty • Matte Clear finish
Model Color Length Sections Line Wt. Lure Wt. Butt Tip Action Power Blank Wt.
ISWB904 M 7’6” 1 12-25 1/2-2 .655 7.0 Fast M 4.90 oz.
ISWB945 M 7’10” 1 15-30 2-6 .605 7.5 Fast MH 4.00 oz.
ISWB946 M 7’10” 1 25-45 3-8 .645 7.5 Fast H 5.30 oz.
ISWB947 M 7’10” 1 25-60 4-10 .850 9.0 Fast XH 7.60 oz.

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

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Re: batson blank
Posted by: Will Dea (---.hsd1.ca.comcast.net)
Date: August 22, 2009 02:38AM

Jason, the SW967 is a very good rod with the 1-3oz stuff and can go a bit heavier if needed but that's assuming you'd want the 8' rod.

If not you can scale down to the ISWB904 which is HIGHLY under rated IMO,

I've got all 4 of the ISWB blanks and they are all exceptionally well made and straight.

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Re: batson blank
Posted by: Jason Wenzel (---.dhcp.stpt.wi.charter.com)
Date: August 22, 2009 07:21PM

would this be similar to medium heavy st. croix musky rod, or lighter yet?



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