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Blank similar to RCLB80XL
Posted by: Sergiy Korniychuk (24.114.72.---)
Date: October 03, 2013 10:02AM

May be someone can give me an answer
Which 2 pcs blank would be identical or nearly identical to RCLB80XL?
It has to be 2 sections due to transportation issues.
Thanks

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Re: Blank similar to RCLB80XL
Posted by: Karry Batson (---.wavecable.com)
Date: October 04, 2013 04:39PM

I also use the Raishadow SW967F two piece as an alternative to the RCLB80XL. Its not exactly the same animal but would do basically fish the same.

SW967F-M
Rainshadow Saltwater

Component Part Number Part Description
Rod Blank Model # SW967F-M 8' 2pc 15-25 3/4-4 ounce Med S/W
Butt Cap: AF2-SG 2" Alum Fighting Butt- Gun Smoke
Butt Cap trim: TRC-TC for butt cap trim Trim Ring mount inbetween AF2 and WHTS…
Rear Grip: WHGRY-12+WHKA X 5 12" Woven Graphite 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-TC Aluminum Trigger w/cush R/S - TC
Reel Seat Trim: TRS17-TC Trim Ring for Spin Seat size 17 TiCH
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: AWCCO522-TC Aluminum Winding Check w/cut out I.D. - Tich
Hookeeper: XDSHKSS-TC SS316 Drop Shot Hook Keeper Stainless Steel-Titanium Carbide
Tip Top XTCPPZT08R07.5 SS316-RRD-P Top 08 'Z' Ring 7.5 Tube - TICH w/o Chrome
Guides (see below for size and quantity) TIMXNZG Alps Guide Titanium MXN Zirc Rg-Polished

Guide order from the tip top Guide Guide Placement - In inches from the tip top
1st TIMXNZG08 3.5"
2nd TIMXNZG08 7.5"
3rd TIMXNZG08 12"
4th TIMXNZG08 17"
5th TIMXNZG10 23"
6th TIMXNZG10 29.5"
7th TIMXNZG12 36.5"
8th TIMXNZG16 44.5"
9th TIMXNZG20 54.5"

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

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