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4 years ago
Bill Batson
You are very welcome>> Yes I am genuinely interested in helping anyone in this great Craft/Industry. This is a TRUE passion for me and my Family/TEAM. We care about the craft/industry and only want what is best for it. I am a blessed man and in a position to help others in many ways. I have this blessing through this great craft because of the support all loyal customers show or produ
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4 years ago
Bill Batson
You can always look at the new Unity Fly by Batson for the slower actions.. It goes like this in the Batson lines>> Eternity = Xtra fast, Revelation = fast, Unity = Mod-fast.. They come in a large variety of models.. Thank you for looking at our product lines..You will not be disappointed with your choice to use anything from the Batson Family product lines.. Call if you have any que
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4 years ago
Bill Batson
Rainshadow ETEF1064-4CB>> Amazing blank and we sell a lot of them.. Perfect for what you are looking for>> Call if you have any questions.. Batson Enterprises Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS 877-875-2381 www.batsonenterprises.com
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4 years ago
Bill Batson
Try the Batson Forecast carbon fiber grips>> the finest carbon grip in the industry>>fit and finish like no other.. Be on the lookout for new Carbon products coming soon. Contact a Batson Dealer near you..
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4 years ago
Bill Batson
Rainshadow>> ETES68ML-SS>> the finest blank in the industry in its intended class>> Made in the USA.. Try one you will not be dissapointed..
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4 years ago
Bill Batson
The finest in the industry>>The RainShadow Eternity ETEF10644 is our 4wt nymphing rod, check out the specs at:
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4 years ago
Bill Batson
Batson has a 9' 5 wt 7 pc blank that we do for a few private label customers.. I have some extras laying around..I also have the tube and sock for it..F905-7M , Tube and Sock Contact any Batson Dealer and tell them Bill Batson sent you, if your interested.. You will not be disappointed with your choice to use any Batson Family product.. Bill Batson Rod builder/Fisherman/CEO Batson Enterprise
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4 years ago
Bill Batson
the Rainshadow SW967F-M is a great all purpose salt water 2 pc blank.Very popular..
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5 years ago
Bill Batson
Thanks Rick> Needed a good laugh..See you in NC.. All I need to do is take care of families and take care of our part of this Great industry/Craft.. Very Simple...
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5 years ago
Bill Batson
That's FUNNY right there... I will keep my comments to myself as this is not the place to voice my opinion on other"Distributors"..LOL
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5 years ago
Bill Batson
The Batson > Rainshadow Blank line up is one of the BEST in the world. No one sells more blanks than Batson. We are the largest in the country for many reasons>> Integrity, Innovation, Quality and customer service and all around TRUE passion for the Lifestyle/Craft/Industry.. Last year we sold over 63,000 fishing rod blanks, not to mention other tubular items. We have been in this i
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5 years ago
Bill Batson
Check out the NEW Rainshadow Surf blanks.. REVSU>> 6 models to choose from..
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5 years ago
Bill Batson
Check out the Rainshadow REVFS76, REVC710H, REVC711XXH or the REVSB710 blanks.. Cant go wrong with any of them.. We are the largest supplier of blanks in the country for a reason.. over 500 models to choose from..
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7 years ago
Bill Batson
I would take a look at the Rainshadow RCKJB700-400-TC. I personally fish this blank at 7' This is a 7' blank but you can cut 6" off the butt to get your 6'6" blank. This is the finest blank of its kind for that category. This blank will do everything and more than the one you are comparing it too..dont worry about the line class go here to look at the specs: If you have more
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7 years ago
Bill Batson
Batson Enterprises has in there selection over 300 models of blanks that are made in the USA.. In both the Rainshadow line up and the NFC by Gary Loomis line up We also offer 500 models made offshore..We carry deep inventory levels of all models.. Contact a Batson distributor..
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8 years ago
Bill Batson
Batson Enterprises is the Exclusive wholesale distributor for all of the NFC blanks. We will have a very nice selection for all to see at the ICRBE. Any one of the Batson Distributors can get you any of the 250 models that Gary has produced. We carry a large inventory on hand. If you ever have any questions and cant get a hold of NFC directly please feel free to contact us. Batson Enterpr
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8 years ago
Bill Batson
REVF662-4 Satin Black 6'6" 4 2wt N/A 0.287 4 F N/A 0.8oz. Small stream, spring creek Trout/Panfish/Short casts F662-2 Dark Blue 6'6" 2 2wt N/A 0.260 4.5 MOD-F N/A 0.8oz. Small stream, spring creek Trout/Panfish/Short casts F763-2 Dark Blue 7'6" 2 3wt N/A 0.305 4 MOD-F N/A 1.0oz. Small stream, spring creek Trout/Panfish/Short casts here is 3 gre
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8 years ago
Bill Batson
sorry Barry no SUR1386F-M in stock.. next time i order i will let you know
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8 years ago
Bill Batson
Rainshadow SUR1569F-M = 13' 2pc 10-16 oz casting weight.. I know it doesn't show on our website anymore but i know we have some in stock.. You can contact your favorite Batson Distributor or contat us directly for more information. BTW>> we still special order all of the Old Rainshadow Surf blanks.. Batson Enterprises Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS/NFC product lines www.batsonenterprise
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8 years ago
Bill Batson
Thank you for the kind words.. Our products speak for them selves..our passion for the industry is REAL.. Our commitment to the industry is REAL.. We are a USA owned and Family operated company that has been doing this for over 35 years. You will never be disappointed with your choice to use our product lines.. we are all fisherman and rod builders just making a living at what we LOVE.. take
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8 years ago
Bill Batson
i personally would ue the ALPS XN or HXN guides on that rod.. If you have any questions call the Batson TEAM.. 877-875-2381 batson@batsonenterprises.com www.batsonenterprises.com
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8 years ago
Bill Batson
Rainshadow SWB series blanks..call Batson Enterprises for recomendations 877-875-2381
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8 years ago
Bill Batson
Bob and Sue Penicka are great folks.. Nice to see them doing well.. customer service is one of the most important parts of running a successful business.
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8 years ago
Bill Batson
great company.. one of the pioneers in our industry..
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8 years ago
Bill Batson
I would suggest trying the Rainshadow SW967F-M...
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8 years ago
Bill Batson
I would suggest the Rainshadow line up.. there are many reasonds why the Rainshadow blank line is the largest selling line in the country.. Take a look at these..if you have any questions call the Batson TEAM. You will not be disappointed wih your choice..
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8 years ago
Bill Batson
Rainshadow RCKJB606-150TC all around great boat rod for what you are doing.. we have the largest and most popular line of blanks in the industry contact us if you have any questions.. Batson Enterprises 877-875-2381 www.batsonenterprises.om
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8 years ago
Bill Batson
Rainshadow ....... IC747-3M is the blank you need..They are in stock.. contact a Batson distributor..
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8 years ago
Bill Batson
Sorry for the late response..FAWC is the best >> they come in 3 colors.. silver, black, gunsmoke..
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8 years ago
Bill Batson
I reamed one the other day>> it worked fine, just go slow with the Batson Dream Reamer..
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