A few different options with our RainShadow blanks that we use. RX8 XST1324 or XST1264 - RX7 IST1204 - RX4 BP1144 or BP1264 -
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Our ForeCast AHD Aluminum Seat is what you would be looking for - Available from anyone of our dealers.
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Those two are our typical recommendation for catfish blanks, though since you're throwing a little on the heavier side I'd recommend the RCLB79ML
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Here’s a couple Rainshadow blanks that we recommend for inland trout rods, they’re a bit long than an 8-foot. REV904-4 - ETEF1064-4 -
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We’d recommend a popping blank and maybe a crankbait. So from our RainShadow lineup the Revelation REVIP blanks would be great, L to ML power – just depending on length that you’d want. You can check the specs here:
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We have a few different Rainshadow models that will work for you. RCKJB700-112 - 15-30lb. / 2-5oz. - RCLB79ML - 20-40lb. / 2-6oz. - SWB70L - 8-15lb. / 1/4-1oz. -
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Here's a guide setup for that blank using our ALPS LF Guides. You can switch to the iF Guides which are a hair lighter. 1st XBLFTLG06 3.5" 2nd XBLFTLG06 7.25" 3rd XBLFTLG06 11" 4th XBLFTLG07 14.75" 5th XBLFTLG08 18.75" 6th XBLFTLG10 23.125" 7th XBLFTLG16 27.625" ( 8th XBLFTLG25 32.5" (you could start with a size 20 and down to the 12 depending on th
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We don't really use RDA measurements (we have other traditional measurements that we use) so don't have that to supply. A few different guides work, the ForeCast HCBG or you can go with either the ALPS XN or HXN guides.
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Zac Huffman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > James, > What is the advantage of the all graphite blanks? > Do you know what technique they are using those > blanks for? I'm guessing it may be for bumping and > not drifting? > > Thank you Main advantage of graphite is it’s lighter and more sensitive. People use these blanks for drift
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We have a few options with our RainShadow blanks. RCLB79ML – slimmer than glass with graphite and an e-glass tip - SWB80ML – This is our typical all E-glass blank that we recommend - SW966 & SW967 – Very popular for catfish with a few select builders, not typically on the radar – all graphite -
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We have two models that fit your needs. Revelation REVSB710MH-SB & REVSB710H-SB -
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These are typically our most popular RainShadow tarpon blanks: SW967 - RCLB79ML -
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We’d go with our Rainshadow RCTB70XXH and here’s a blueprint that we have for that rod built with ALPS Heavy HXN guides Rod Blank Model # RCTB70XXH-CG 7' 1 pc X X Heavy 50-130lb Butt Cap: BC26B Bulb B/C 26mm ID - Black Gimbal AXG25-B New design Alum gimbal-Black-ALPS Rear Grip: BS11-930/875 11" Reargrip Tapered Bore .930/.875" EVA-Black Reel Seat: CAH24M-B Centra-Lock Alum Mac
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Dennis, yes the VD XPBVDLG (the T is a mistype) guides would be fine for a 40lb class rod. Roger when talking about ALPS in North America refer to our Batson catalog and our www.alpsforcast.com website on part numbers – we don’t always use the same part numbers as the ALPS factory does.
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Hi Brandon, That sounds like really rough blank. I checked out stock on that particular model and none are rough. It goes through a wet grinder so there shouldn't be any inconsistencies in the smoothness of the blank. If you get a chance, please email me a photo at marketing@batsonenterp
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Old models we don't have on our website but here's a guide train that we have on file. 1st BLSNGP4 5" 2nd BLSNGP4 10.125" 3rd BLSNGP4 16" 4th BLSNGP4 23" 5th BLSNGP4 30.125" 6th BLSNGP4 38.675" 7th BLSNGP4 48.750" 8th BLSNGP5 60.375" 9th BLSNGP6 72.5" 10th BUDUG12 87" 11th BUDUG16 102" 12th BUDUG20 118.125"
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herb canter Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Speaking of the > Immortals , under Popping blanks if you click on > features etc ... it says Immortals come in fast > and X tra fast actions but none do , they only > offer moderate fast sp it must be a misprint . Thanks for mentioning that Herb, easy fix. The spreadsheet portion tells the truth
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The Revelation model you picked would work. We’d also recommend our RX6 MB843 -
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We have a few options with our RainShadow blanks that are popular with our Florida guides and builders. FSU60H would be a great choice - RT6350 regulation trolling - We also have the new RainShadow RSU Stand-Up blanks RSU60MH -
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Thomas Kaufmann Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > James, > > What advantage is there to the testament CB > blanks say over the Revalations? Am asking as I am > a big fan of the Revalations (CB) Most of our graphite CB models use a similar design (not counting The Judge). Overall the most important thing with the Testament was having an a
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > James - Has Rainshadow ever thought about doing > CCS measurements on their blanks? I think it might > be a helpful selling point to a lot of rod > builders. I have used a lot of Rainshadow blanks > over the years and have been very happy with them, > but I still have to guess when buying new m
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These are the models that are currently in stock at our warehouse: TESCB76MH, TESC72M, TESC76MH, TESC76H, TESS610MLXF, TESS610MXF, TESS72ML It's only been a few weeks so I doubt there'll be much in the way of testimony at this point.
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Rainshadow Revelation REVS90L-2SB 9' 2-piece, Mod-F and Light action - Designed specifically to be a Float and Fly rod - As mentioned above the RX7 IST1141 - and the RX6 DSS1141-2 -
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For keeper grouper? If so, like Grant mentioned the RCKJB700-250 keeps it fun and the 700-325 is a bit stiffer - this is what we setup our charter guys with. Check out the specs here: Now if you're going for giant grouper it's a whole other beast of a blank.
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david taylor Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > My bad, James! Damn. I of course stand > corrected, as I meant to say Batson/Alps and not > PACBay. My apologies to your fine company for my > confusion. I do love the looks of the Alps > Triangle reel seat. Stunning. Maybe single nut > version in the future for us 3-6 weight trout >
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We have a few different RainShadow Glass UL & L models -
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Pac Bay talking about another companies product that they don't sell is a bit odd. Guys around the office like the size 12 triangle just fine for a 5 or 6 wt. It comes down to personal preference.
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The 20-Year Anniversary of Batson Enterprises is coming up on January 1st and BDOutdoors posted an article on the history of our company. Thank you all for your support over the years. You can read it here:
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Since you are throwing a little heavier weight, I'd recommend our RainShadow Revelation REVS68MH - We do have a REVS610MXF giving you that x-fast tip but it's pushing it weight wise a bit.
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We have a few different options in our RainShadow lineup RX7 SW967, very popular model in Florida with a Mod-F tip - RX6/E-Glass RCLB79ML, similar to the above but with an X-Fast tip - Or if you want to go all out with a USA made blank our Judge JDGLB80ML -
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