Just to let you know.. Our RX6/Eglass is a blend to give you the perfect action for your type of fishing! Here are some suggestions:
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Nice rod Kevin.. But don't you mean RainShadow? ;)
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Hi Cameron, We suggest a few options and take several trips to the Louisiana. Also we have some 1st place winners using our stuff for redfish etc.. High Modulus: Intermediate: Standard: People that fish competitively using our rods for redfish!
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Hi David Baylor, Here is an independant person that wrote a review on another forum. He has used every competitors products and this is what he wrote: Enjoy! Batson Immortal/Eternity Review/Impressions Postby XXXXXXX » Sat Nov 29, 2014 5:20 am I need to get a few things out of the way. I don’t keep measurements on every rod I build, I prefer plain rod builds, dont get crazy with wra
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From any one of our retailers!
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Hi rodbuilding.org community, Thank you for your responses. Remember these are RainShadow Eternity2 rod blanks! Lets get back on the performance topic.
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Great!!
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Hi Dick, You mean RainShadow RDR?? ;) Here is the link:
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Hi John, This is why we, Batson Enterprises, got in the mix. Our job is to help the industry on the understanding and the clarification as much as we can. What is GEN2? look here: The catalog has a whole section of GEN2 or G2. He has updated everything from his older designs, manufacturing, materials, and processing. Much like car companies refresh every 4 years to be up on the market, Gary Loo
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Joe Johnson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ryan: > > I have noticed the term Gen2 being used for the > NFC blanks. Does that mean that there are 2 > generations of NFC blanks or the "old" loomis > stuff and the new Gen2 NFC stuff? > > Joe Hi Joe, NFC by Gary Loomis has incorporated GEN2 since the company has open
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John E Powell Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ryan, > > Thank you for the clear easy to understand > explanation highlighting the differences between > the Eternity and Immortal lines. That's very > helpful to me. I'll review the Eternity blank > offerings offerings for an upcoming build. > > Will Batson have the full Eternit
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Joe its simple.. You stated that your personal favorite was an old GLX. Gary Loomis's new company North Fork Composites with his GEN2 processing, designs, and materials will be the perfect blank. We just happened to have 2 premium offerings in both the North Fork Composites by Gary Loomis and RainShadow.
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I can clear the air.. Hi everyone, I wanted to help people understand straight from the source! I hope this helps, please contact me directly if you have any more questions. Very first thing to get out of the way. Batson Enterprises is a brand umbrella. This allows us to distribute nearly anything! Batson Enterprises is the place that WHOLESALE customers come to order from. So if you ha
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Jay, Keith Combs BASS Elite pro and Anthony Gagliardi FLW Forrest wood champion both fish RainShadow blanks. They both have choose these modes: Immortal line for a Ultra High Modulus blank! It has 7'3"-7'6" models Revelation line have had amazing success!! We have had reports that some people have been fishing the Revelation 76MH for Albacore Tuna!! So we know the blank
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Yes.. We have a multitude of blanks!! North Fork Composites by Gary Loomis ( You mentioned you wanted something similar ) Any of the HM GEN2 blanks are worth looking at!! RainShadow Rod blanks in the Eternity2 or Immortal lines are amazing. Designed By Mike Thorson VP of Engineering for Jaguar Designs a Batson Brand ( Previous Product manager for ST. Croix )
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Hi Harry, Anything in the 7'3-7'10" is good.. I would do a 7'6" and a 7'10" Medium Heavy (MH) and Heavy (H) is typically what people go for when talking about that technique. If you check out our website it should direct you. www.rainshadowrodblanks.com The ranges since these are "donation for veterans group" will vary. The Revelation and the RX7 lineup have been gre
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Very cool!! Yes, Gary is quite the character!! He did a last minute showing over there, so this is great! Yes, you can check out are website and/or go directly to North Fork Composites website. You can also go to any one of our dealers, they should be getting stock very soon if not already! Thank you so much, please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you need any questions answered!
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If you contact us.. We will build you a kit!! check out our products: www.rainshadowrodblanks.com, www.northforkcomposites.com, and www.alpsforecast.com
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Our RainShadow line is excellent. We have also introduced the new Revelation lineup to the fly blanks as well!! Let us know if you have any questions on the RainShadow rod blanks.
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Wow we get no love!! lol.. Here is a link we did found online right now on youtube on how to build a rod! 9 Chapters to go through!! Good luck! Btw, its not as overwhelming as you think.. Just dive in a try.
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Yes.. You can buy online www.northforkcomposites.com and through utmost if you choose.
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Yes they have.. We are the sole source for distribution of NFC's blanks.. Meaning, all of our distributors etc.. will have NFC blanks as well. Of course you can order them still online if need be. There are also bigger things working for the future for both companies as well!! Stay tuned! Come see both at ICRBE!! You can see the new catalog of their entire inventory in the link above in th
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Update incase you haven't heard: BATSON ENTERPRISES PARTNERS WITH NORTH FORK COMPOSITES, A GARY LOOMIS COMPANY. New Catalog: Press Release: Sequim, WA, January 1, 2015 - North Fork Composites, a Gary Loomis founded USA rod blank manufacturing company, announced today that they have entered into an exclusive partnership for an indefinite strategic deal with Batson Enterprises. The
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I can say this much. Try the Eternity2. You will be blown away.
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Michal Rozycki Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi! > I recently bought, wrapped and fished a Rainshadow > RX8 9' 4wt fly blank. Paired with a fairly heavy > Alps reel seat, lite wire snake guides and a 4.5 > oz. reel the rod is a superb casting instrument. I > also love its delicate tip and the ability handle > very fine leaders. Also
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Ernest Cameron Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Is there a listing of the stores in So. Cal your > going to be utilizing, are they going to have > knowledgeable associates to help with questions? > > Ernest in Hunt. Beach, Ca. Ernest.. Thank you for this info. I will pass it along. If you know them, have them contact us directly.
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Ernest Cameron, Here are the stores etc.. Every store is very knowledgeable about our products and will be able to handle any question.
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We are working towards gaining more exposure all around. We are also looking for other shops in your area!!
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Adam Curtis: We have a distributor that is in NorCal. If you go to our dealers section you should be able to find them there. Chester: We are doing a test market strategy in Southern California and should be expanding. As in terms of gain more knowledge, we have several reviews and write-ups about our products and which one should be the perfect fit. Just like any manufacturer/supplier, if t
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Adam Curtis: We have a distributor that is in NorCal. If you go to our dealers section you should be able to find them there. Chester: We are doing a test market strategy in Southern California and should be expanding. As in terms of gain more knowledge, we have several reviews and write-ups about our products and which one should be the perfect fit. Just like any manufacturer/supplier, if t
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