I need your opinion on jig rod I am planning to build. Im shooting for a jig rod to throw fairly light jigs light, sensitive with a crisp action, but Im stuck between two blanks the Batson RX8+C812 and the St Croix 5C70MF. I was also looking at the SCIV blanks, how far off are the V to the IV? I might be asking too much on the specific blanks, but in general which of the two companies offer the more sensitive blank, better action or are the rumors true in which these are the same blank? Your opinions would be appreciated. I realize both companies are sponsors to the board and I don't mean to call either company out, Im just looking for a push so I can start building.

I would not say either companies blanks are more sensitive than the other. I use both of them, depending on what or who I am building a rod for.

The new SC5/6 blanks are tough to beat. I believe them to be the best on today's market. Incredibly strong and super light ... not to mention the "to die for" paint job on the "Blue/Green Flip" models.

You might want to compare the RX8+C812 to the 5C68MXF ... they are much closer in length, line and lure.

Do be sure to pay attention to your other components - grip weight, reel seat (trim for weight reduction), guides (lightest you can afford), etc. It is important to realize that you can absolutely ruin the best blank in the world with an inefficient build.

In reality, the only way to REALLY know which one you will like the best ... buy them both. Keep the one you like for yourself and start on the other one as a gift for a family member or friend. I am sure they won't mind the "leftovers".



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/12/2010 09:27AM by Jim Gamble.

Asking which has the better action is like asking which has the better color. It all depends on what your personal taste is.

This set up is very nice...

RX8+C812
Rainshadow RX8+ Bass Rods

Component Part Number Part Description
Rod Blank Model # RX8+C812-SB 6'9" 1 pc Medium Senko Special - Satin Black
Tip Top XTCPPCT06R05.5 TICH w/o Chrome Plated 'P' Top 06 TiCH Flanged Ring 5.5 Tube
Butt cap: EVABC20 EVA Butt Cap 19.8 mm
Reel Seat Body: GTBTG16C-11.5 Size 16 Graphite Casting Blank Exposed Trigger Reel Seat, Textured Gray
Reel Seat Hood: GTT16C-SN-TC Cushioned Hood with Single Nut - Light TiCH
Reel Seat Trim Ring: TRC-TC Trim Ring for Casting Seats - 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: TRS16-TC Trim Ring for Seat size 16 - 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: AWC425 Aluminum Winding Check 0.425"
Hookeeper: TCHKS Small TiCH Hook Keeper
Guides (see below for size and quantity) XPTCFCG SS316- TICH w/o Chrome Single Foot Guide TICH Zirconium Ring - RRD
Guides (see below for size and quantity) XTCLXNCG ALPS SS316-LXN Guide w/TiCH Ring -TiCH w/o Chrome

Guide order from the tip top Guide Guide Placement - In inches from the tip top
1st XPTCFCG06 3"
2nd XPTCFCG06 6.5"
3rd XPTCFCG06 10.5"
4th XPTCFCG06 14.75"
5th XPTCFCG07 19.25"
6th XPTCFCG07 24.25"
7th XTCLXNCG08 30.25"
8th XTCLXNCG10 38"
9th XTCLXNCG12 47"

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

I have not tried to throw jigs on the blank Karry is referring to.

But it is the finest "Sinko" rod I have ever built. Also works great for Flukes and floating worms.

As to your question; Give me an RX8+ anyday!

Thanks for the inout guys and thanks for the reciepe Karry. Its the little things like this that makes a decision alot easier.

We genirated this list a while back you may find usful. Depending on how light and what kind of jig you are fishing you may want to change blank model.

RX8+ Model # Length Power Action Pcs Line Wt Lure Wt Blank Wt. Butt Tip Application
RX8+S822.5 6'10" Medium X-Fast 1 6-12 1/8-1/2oz 1.76oz. 0.450 4.5 Drop Shot
RX8+S823 6'10" Medium X-Fast 1 8-14 3/16-5/8oz. 1.74oz. 0.475 4.5 Topwater / Finesse Spin
RX8+C742 6'2" Medium Fast 1 8-14 1/4-5/8oz. 1.36oz. 0.440 5 Jerk Bait / Close Quarter's Spinner Bait
RX8+C812 6'9" Medium Fast 1 8-14 1/4-5/8oz. 1.85oz. 0.465 5.5 Senko Special
RX8+C783 6'6" Medium Hvy Fast 1 10-17 1/4-3/4oz 2.13oz. 0.515 5.5 Worm / Jig
RX8+C843 7'0" Medium Hvy Fast 1 10-17 1/4-3/4oz 2.46oz. 0.535 6 Carolina Rig
RX8+C865 7'2" Hvy Fast 1 12-25 3/8-1 1/4oz 2.52oz. 0.580 6.5 Jig / Slop / Frog

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