Oh, Canada.

I am looking for a 3 or 4 piece blank for the purpose of throwing 1 oz. Daredevle spoons or Len Thompson #4's (also 1 oz.).

For the last three Canadian fishing trips I have been heaving these spoons with a 3 piece St. Croix PS70MF3, 7' long, Medium Power, Fast Action, rated for 6 - 12 lb. test line and 1/4 - 5/8oz. lure weights and have been warned that repeated casting of 1 oz. lures on this blank could damage the tip.

For this new, beefier rod, I am looking at another St. Croix blank, also 3 piece - the 2SW70MHF3, 7' long, Medium Heavy Power, Fast Action, rated for 10-20 lb. line and 1/2-1 1/4 oz. lures. I am entirely happy with this, but curious to hear some other ideas for USA MADE blanks.

I would also like to hear any opinions on how much the line rating matters versus the lure rating. Lure rating, I buy in to. but line rating is based on monofilament and that comes in so many flavors and diameters. As I mentioned, I like to use lighter lines and would love a blank that worked with 8 lb. test well and also let me cast those 1 oz. spoons.

Thanks,

Tony

Tony Checkout Mudhole, they have an AT844-3 that fits the bill.

Check out Batson Rainshadow RX6/E multi-purpose 3 piece rods. I have built two each of the SWT70H-3 heavy and SWT70MH-3 medium heavy for fishing in Alaska. Excellent rods!! I am in the process of building the SWT70M-3. I am sure that one of the three will fill the bill for you

Ron Jack
Bowdoin, Maine

IC847-3 has been a huge hit for many years. Since it features RX7 graphite not only is it sensitive and Light but with added thickness of materials its very durable. Have a look here [www.batsonenterprises.com]

IC847-3
Rainshadow Bass Casting Travel Rods

Component Part Number Part Description
Rod Blank Model # IC847-3M 7' 3pc HVY Casting - Matte Clear
Butt cap: EVABC20 EVA Butt Cap 19.8 mm
Reel Seat: GT17C with GT17C-SN-TC Graphite Trigger Reel Seat with Cushioned Single Nut - Light TiCH Hood
Reel Seat Shim: SHIM/17/SPIN Proof Board .660" OD 4.05" Length
Fore Grip: FG35A-250 3 1/2" Cork Fore Grip .250" ID "A" Grade Cork
Rear Grip: RG9A-345 9" Cork Rear Grip 'A' Grade Cork
Winding Check: BWC10 Black Rubber Winding Check .402" ID
Hookeeper: TCHKS Small Hook Keeper TiCH
Tip Top XTCPZT06F06.0 SS316-RRD-P Top 06 'Z' Ring Flanged 6.0 Tube - TICH w/o Chrome
Guides (see below for size and quantity) XTCMXNZG SS316- MXN guide with Z ring-TICH w/o Chrome frame

Guide order from the tip top Guide Guide Placement - In inches from the tip top
1st XTCMXNZG06 3.75"
2nd XTCMXNZG06 7.75"
3rd XTCMXNZG06 12"
4th XTCMXNZG07 16.5"
5th XTCMXNZG08 21.5"
6th XTCMXNZG08 27"
7th XTCMXNZG10 33.5"
8th XTCMXNZG10 41.125"
9th XTCMXNZG12 50"

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