I have a blank that was given to me (all with several others) by a gentleman that taught me rod building back in the 70's & 80's. Its #'s are SWB70ML. The butt dia. is .780 with a tip size 9. It seems like a mod-fast blank thru testing. I am guessing a line rating of 10 - 20 lb. and lure rating of 1/2 to 2 oz. I am thinking it's a Harnell but not sure. I think it make an awesome Striper rod for the river using eel's at night.

I did a Google search out of curiosity and found Batson Forecast E-Glass Saltwater Rod Blanks One Piece, Moderate-Fast Action, Gloss Black Finish, 2yr Warranty SWB70ML under the steelhead/salmon category. Appears similar but not identical.
7'
12-20lb
3/8 - 1-1/2oz
.785 butt dia.
7.5 tip dia.
Med-Light

Thanks Ross, I think with the larger tip, it might handle up to 2oz. I guess I won't know until I build it and give it a try. Just hoping to find out if somebody might know who mfg'd the blank with the info and dates I provided. Although he built a few rods until early 90"s. So it could of been mfg anywhere from the 70"s thru 90's. Thanks again! Vic

I happen to have two Batson SWB's here in the shop.

The specs are as follows.

SWB70ML 7'0" 12-20 3/8-1 1/2
Tip 7.5
Butt.785

SWB70M 7'0" 15-25 1/2-2
Tip 9.0
Butt.840

It maybe be that the blank that you have was cut?

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John, The blank is 7' in length and if was cut, it would not be a mod/fast blank. It is also unpainted the 1st 10" of the butt section. If I remember correctly, some of the Harnell blanks he/we built came thru that way.