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Rainshadow / Batson Surf Blanks?
Posted by: Tony Schollmeier (---.dhcp.roch.mn.charter.com)
Date: July 27, 2012 01:36AM

I'm looking at the SU1418F or possibly something from the SUR line.

I know it is a popular blank so I'm hoping somebody can give me a rough opinion on how light are the tips on these rods?

I need something that can detect the take of a Lake Sturgeon, which is pretty light. I'm probably casting 4oz most of the time so the rod should cast fine but I don't want to order something with a tip so stiff that I can't see a fish take. I'm currently using the 10' Heavy RDR downrigger blank, hoping for something with a bit more casting distance potential.

Also looking at the SU1264F or something from the SUR line for 2oz cutbait for Burbot (similar situation as the Sturgeon) if anybody has any experience with that blank.

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Re: Rainshadow / Batson Surf Blanks?
Posted by: Karry Batson (---.wavecable.com)
Date: July 27, 2012 11:17AM

We use the SU1264F and BP1266 for Sturgeon using circle hooks! The moderate action will allow the fish to take the bait and give you perfect hooks up almost every time :) The SU1264F will be the farther caster of the two.

A suggested starting point all meat and potatoes components.


Rod Blank Model # SU1264
Butt cap: SBC25B
Rear Grip: RGS15A-cork
Reel Seat: GT18C-B
Foregrip: FG5A-400 cork
Winding Check: BWC14
Hookeeper: BHKL
Tip Top BPLT08F08.0 Forecast Black with Flanged ring
1st guide from tip top BUDLG08 Forecast Black with H ring
2nd guide from tip top BUDLG08
3rd guide from tip top BUDLG08
4th guide from tip top BUDLG08
5th guide from tip top: BUDLG08
6th guide from tip top: BUDLG08
7th guide from tip top: BUDLG10
8th guide from tip top: BUDLG10
9th guide from tip top: BUDLG10
10th guide from tip top: BUDLG12
11th guide from tip top: BUDLG16
Guide spacing Specs(inches from tip, center ring over mark) 4.25-9-14.25-20.25-27-34.5-43-52.5-62.75-74-86

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

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Re: Rainshadow / Batson Surf Blanks?
Posted by: Tony Schollmeier (---.dhcp.roch.mn.charter.com)
Date: July 27, 2012 11:43AM

Karry -

circle hooks and sturgeon in the 45"-70" range are exactly what I'm looking at. How heavy of a sinker can you toss on that SU1264F? I'd be looking at 3oz, sometimes 4oz depending upon current. The specs say it goes up to 2oz on the top end - I occasion I can go that low but not always.

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Re: Rainshadow / Batson Surf Blanks?
Posted by: Dan Grulke (166.94.128.---)
Date: July 27, 2012 12:01PM

For what its worth... I use the older model sur 1264 for stripper fishing and it throws 4 and 5 very well with little or no problem. Hope that helps.

Dan Grulke

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Re: Rainshadow / Batson Surf Blanks?
Posted by: Karry Batson (---.wavecable.com)
Date: July 27, 2012 06:56PM

What Dan said! its very capable of throwing 4 ounces.

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

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Re: Rainshadow / Batson Surf Blanks?
Posted by: Tony Schollmeier (---.dhcp.roch.mn.charter.com)
Date: July 27, 2012 10:29PM

Thanks guys!

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Re: Rainshadow / Batson Surf Blanks?
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: July 29, 2012 08:29AM

if I was looking at a blank for a customer I would probably over look that one
Only cause it is rated for ( 2 ) oz Max

If it can throw up to 5 why is it not marked at least up to 4 oz

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Rainshadow / Batson Surf Blanks?
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---.war.clearwire-wmx.net)
Date: July 29, 2012 04:42PM

Not my favorite way to fish, but I've heard good thing about the SU 1264 as a plunking rod for salmon.

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