i'm looking for some good blanks for building cat rods.something in a mh fast or mod fast action,8 to 9ft.i'm new to this and didn't know if someone on here had built some and had some good ideas.thanx

acid rods jaws rod I'm making 7'6 for channel cat and for blue cat fishing. they do have 8' and 9' they quit making the rod I like ot use so I got in to making my own + we catfish alot of tournament

thanx matt

Rainshadow RCLB series is popular with the catfish crowd. They are a nice live bait blank at an attractive price. I like them for salt water fishing in my area. The XL will fish 17# perfectly and each notch up in power gains about 5#'s more strength. The tip is a little light for tossing heavy loads. The XL is fine for 2 ounces but I wouldn't through 4 and bait with it. The ML should be about right for decent sized fish in the 20-40 pound range and 4 ounce sinkers.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

I've sold a couple of Seeker Hercules inshore HEavies to guys looking for stout Catfish rods. The 7'er weighs 7oz, and since it's a composte rod it has quite a bit of cushion compared to graphite rods of the same 30-60# rating, but the rod feels like graphite and does not have teh usual soft floppy tip that many composite rods have. I have these in stock in 7' in grey & red, in 8' I have a GRey one, and I have a 9'er in REd. HEre's a link to my site with these blanks and thier specs, along with some pics of the rod on som eSW fish: [northeastrodbuilders.com]

Double Duty Blank for Bass and Catfish -

Inquire about the T1 Composite rod blank at Swampland.

Finished rod build weight at 8 feet with split grip and micro guides 7.80 ounces.

Are your fishing from the bank?

How about moving a 2 - 8 ounce bait ball and sinker over 200 feet?

Use the contact us link at: [www.swamplandtackle.com] for information.

The results will astound you when you apply all concepts included.

The blank and techniques of use will be demonstrated at the High Point Show in February.

Blanks and required components will be a show special.

[www.swamplandtackle.com]

This blank has been a huge hit in the Catfish world!

SW967-M [www.batsonenterprises.com]

Rainshadow Catfish/Saltwater Spiral Wrap

Component Part Number Part Description
Rod Blank Model # SW967-M 8' 1pc 15-25 3/4-4 ounce Med S/W
Butt Cap: AF2B 2" Alum Fighting Butt- Black Satin
Butt Cap trim: TRC-B for butt cap trim Trim Ring mount inbetween AF2 and WHTS…
Rear Grip: WHTS-12+WHKA X 5 12" Woven Texalium Silver Handle (1.05" OD / .970" ID) and Woven Handle Arbors
Rear Grip Cover: HST-1.18x39.4 cut 4 inch X 2 Heat Shrink Tube X-Flock 1.18" IDx39.4"-Black
Reel Seat: AT17-S Alps Aluminum Trigger w/cush R/S - Silver [www.batsonenterprises.com]

Fore Grip: BF5-500 5" Foregrip .500" I.D. EVA-Black
Fore Grip Cover: HST-1.18x39.4 Heat Shrink Tube X-Flock 1.18" IDx39.4"-Black
Winding Check: AWCCO- Aluminum Winding Check w/cut out I.D. - Silver
Hookeeper: DSHKS-S Drop Shot Silver Hook Keeper
Tip Top XPPZT08R07.5 Alsp SS316-Chrome 'PP' Top 06 'Z' Rg 7.5 Tube
Guides (see below for size and quantity) XMXNZG ALPS SS316 Med XN Guide w/'Z' ring-Polished

Guide order from the tip top Guide Guide Placement - In inches from the tip top
1st XMXNZG08 3.5" 180
2nd XMXNZG08 7.125" 180
3rd XMXNZG08 10.875" 180
4th XMXNZG08 14.75" 180
5th XMXNZG10 18.75" 180
6th XMXNZG10 24.25" 180
7th XMXNZG10 30.125" 180
8th XMXNZG10 36.375" 170 degrees to the right
9th XMXNZG12 42.625" 130 Degrees to the right
10th XMXNZG16 49.75 70 degrees to the right
11th XMXNZG20 57.5" 15 degrees right

Put this one on the bucket list to try rclb79ml. Its a new one to our line and Im confident its going to be one of the best all pourpose bait rods for those picky eaters.

RCLB79ML [www.batsonenterprises.com]
Rainshadow Live Bait Spiral Wrap

Component Part Number Part Description
Rod Blank Model # RCLB79ML 7' 9" 1pc 20-40# 2-6oz Med/Lt
Butt Cap: AF2B 2" Alum Fighting Butt- Black Satin
Butt Cap trim: TRC-B for butt cap trim Trim Ring mount inbetween AF2 and WHTS…
Rear Grip: WHTS-12+WHKA X 5 12" Woven Texalium Silver Handle (1.05" OD / .970" ID) and Woven Handle Arbors
Rear Grip Cover: HST-1.18x39.4 cut 4 inch X 2 Heat Shrink Tube X-Flock 1.18" IDx39.4"-Black
Reel Seat: AT17-S Graphite Trigger Blank Exposed w/cush R/S - Silver [www.batsonenterprises.com]

Fore Grip: BSF6-500 6" Foregrip .500" I.D. EVA-Black
Fore Grip Cover: HST-1.18x39.4 Heat Shrink Tube X-Flock 1.18" IDx39.4"-Black
Winding Check: AWCCO-592-S Aluminum Winding Check w/cut out I.D. - Silver
Hookeeper: XHKS Small Silver Hook Keeper
Tip Top XPPZT08R07.5 Alsp SS316-Chrome 'PP' Top 06 'Z' FLANGED Rg 7.5 Tube
Guides (see below for size and quantity) XMXNZG ALPS SS316 Med XN Guide w/'Z' ring-Polished

Guide order from the tip top Guide Guide Placement - In inches from the tip top
1st XMXNZG08 3.5" 180
2nd XMXNZG08 7.125" 180
3rd XMXNZG08 10.875" 180
4th XMXNZG08 14.75" 180
5th XMXNZG10 18.75" 180
6th XMXNZG10 24.25" 180
7th XMXNZG10 30.125" 180
8th XMXNZG10 36.375" 170 degrees to the right
9th XMXNZG12 42.625" 130 Degrees to the right
10th XMXNZG16 49.75 70 degrees to the right
11th XMXNZG20 57.5" 15 degrees right


If you have to go to nine then go with this Rainshadow 8'10" RCJB106M or ML you will not be unhappy.

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

thanx everyone for the replys,am going to order a couple of the mentioned rods and give them a try

Thanks Karry !

As a newbie to this exciting hobbie or business you answered one of my questions on cat rods here in Mississippi I am planning to buils some here soon for up coming spring and all the datat you provided has offered me insight of the who's whats and where's . You can bet I be ordering fromBatson o these and other materials .

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