Did a search on this subject, have a general understanding of the basic technique, and the Batson HS1021F seems to be a good candidate at 3/8 - 3oz, and a sensitve x-fast tip section with a 4.5 tip top, along with the HS1023F at 1/2 - 4oz, with an X-fast tip section and 5.0 tip top. But both of these rods are 8 1/2' long and I would really like something a bit shorter. Everything I've seen so far in the same lure weight range but a foot or so shorter has a larger 7-8 tip top so I don't think the upper section would be as sensitive. I could take the 1025 and gnaw a little at a time off the butt section to get where I want but would rather find something already at these specs but closer to 7 1/2' if possible. I would build it as a spiral wrap to use with my baitcaster. Thanks.

Check out the Rogue BB796, not quite 7'6" but closer. It's a similar line and lure rating, 12-25 and 1-4 oz. I trimmed one to 7'5" for bass fishing and have been very happy with it.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/02/2009 05:42PM by Robert Russell.

The Rainshadow HS 9000 and 9001 have faster tips than the 8 ft 6 in versions. I don't think the ratings are for the same thing, the short HS blanks get used a lot to throw spinners, etc. The longer rods spend more time on a boat dragging weight and lures.

Tim, I'm with Robert on the Rogue BB796

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> Tim, I'm with Robert on the Rogue BB796


Thanks Robert and Chris, is this a 1 or 2 piece blank? Thanks.

It's a one piece.

Rod Blank Model # IMB944 Rainshadow 7'10" Heavy 12-20 great for 1.5-2.5 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

Guide spacing Specs(inches from tip, center ring over mark) 3.5-7.5-12-17-23-30-38-47-57

Karry Batson
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