Bill Batson talks about AB1 Roller Guides on our Youtube video at: If you or a customer is ever interested in a high-end roller guide and titanium roller top, AB1 is it. Bill talks about the usage for these rollers and gives instructions on how to wrap them. Designed and made in Italy with adjustable feet which move with the action of the blank while under stress. Made with Aluminum, Titan
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Staying with the X-Fast tip that you’re looking for, from RainShadow we’d recommend the Immortal IMMC73HXF ( ) or the Revelation REVC72H ( ) Though one of our guys here prefers a little slow tip when fishing top water, letting the rod load up a bit more. If you want that direction then the Immortal IMMP70H ( ) and Revelation REVIP70H ( ). Of course everyone has different preferences when f
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The Unity rod blanks are completely new designs, not based on the old RX6 fly blanks, with the same/similar materials. So a comparison isn't exact, they do fit the same applications and are a hair slower in action.
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Don Mang Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > ??? specs say 1/4 - 3/4 oz Yeah you're throwing heavier than we do. Go with the RX6 MB945 (ignore the line rating, it'll more than hold) -
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From our RainShadow lineup we use and recommend the RX7 HS9001, you can see the specs at
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Mark Brown Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Looking for 2 rods: > 1. 8.6-9 ft rod for snook west coast florida > throwing 2-3 oz bucktails , swim baits from > bridges , jetties. I was looking to take advantage > of nfc sale . Wondering if the HS 885-2 would fit > the bill or other recommendations. I havent fished > fla but plan on it th
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Looking for some new thread to build your next custom rod? Well ALPS Wrapping Thread is Now Available on Build2Fish.com! 100M Spools of NCP A and D, Metallic A & D and Trimmer Thread Size C. Plus 100G Spools of limited colors of NCP and Metallic. You already know about the superior quality of the ALPS lineup of reel seats and guides, now we introduce ALPS Wrapping Thread. This thread
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At RainShadow we released a new Revelation Musky Series where we have both 7'10" and 8'10" - for 30-65lb we'd recommend MH but we have a Heavy and X-Heavy version as well. Check out the specs at:
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From our RainShadow lineup we'd go with the Revelation REVC72MH or 76MH to handle up to 3oz jig. You can see the specs at:
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You’re kind of asking for two different rods with trolling and throwing… but from out RainShadow lineup we’d go with the RX6/E-Glass RCKJB700-325 - it'll work great for trolling and you can throw with it. You can checkout the specs here:
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We just came out with a new RainShadow Eternity (ETEF10644) it's 10'6" 4wt designed specifically for nymphing. You can see the specs at:
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Thanks for the kind words Sandy, glad Geoff got everything to workout for you.
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For ALPS casting TexTouch and MVT you’ll want to go with a 13.5 – always want it as exact as you can. If their a hair too small to slide where you want it then you can ream it out a little bit. On the Rapid if you were to go with the small numbin FCFG.875-375 fore grip it matches up fairly well with the size 16 – though a hair to small on the 17. Here’s side by side photo: None of the oth
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Have you tried our ALPS Rapid Spin seat , it’s quite comfortable and everyone who fishes with it loves the feel. There’s graphite, Toray (MVT) and rubberized coating versions. Do you like split spin seats? Both our ALPS and ForeCast lines have them. As mentioned for transmitting the sensitivity from the blank to hand a foam core with raw carbon fiber would be among the best – if you must
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Gary Schembs Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks James > Ironically the 6’10” Rainshadow Eternity in > MXF is what I ended up ordering. Awesome, I'm sure you'll like it.
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With RainShadow Rod Blanks we have three different model lines that will fill your needs quite well, all of them are 6’10” as well. The Eternity ETES610MXF is a top of the line, made in USA, rod blank that is a favorite for shakey head and drop shots. Specs can be found at: Just a notch below is the Immortal IMMS610MFX (my personal favorite line of blanks). Top notch performance and constr
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Bill Sidney Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > James Taylor ??? do you know any one that stock > them ?? , or will they order as needed or drop > ship as I would like to order some , > with your knolage you might be able to help out Sadly doesn't look like anyone has them in stock, takes a bit to get the new items up on their sites - there
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Bill Sidney Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > James could not ID the fly rod grips point me > there, Thanks Here's the link to the fly grips:
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Just throwing it out there but here at Batson Enterprises we redeveloped out ForeCast Carbon Fiber grips and came out with quite a few new shapes (including a few fly) - If they don't pass our inspection then it won't make it out the door to the end user.
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When you order a BUB6(B,S,B/G) from any one of our dealers it's comes with the ferrule and nut - not sure where you're hearing that it doesn't. Here's the link to the flip book page: We do offer a Ferrule w/ Nut as a separate item as well.
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When you order a BUB6(B,S,B/G) from any one of our dealers it's comes with the ferrule and nut - not sure where you're hearing that it doesn't. Here's the link to the flip book page: We do offer a Ferrule w/ Nut as a separate item as well.
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Yes the SWS70MH would fit what you're looking for, it has more graphite in there. We'd also recommend the RCLB79ML which you can find the specs here:
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From Rainshadow lineup we'd recommend the RCKJB508-500 which is for 50-100lb though if you want to go heavier go with the RCKJB508-600 80-130lb. See the specs here:
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We're incredibly excited to share with all of you our new 2019 Master Catalog! Many of the new items have been in development for the last few years and to finally announce them to the public has us bouncing off the walls in excitement. Find the new catalog online here: New From RainShadow Rod Blanks: * Immortal Centerpin - 3 Models move from RX8, plus one new one, into the Immortal lineu
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From Rainshadow lineup I’d recommend the RCKJB (Knife Jigging) blanks would give her some of the play. RCKJB508-500 or possibly the RCKJB606-325 -
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From the RainShadow lineup we’d recommend our Revelation REVC68M – a high performance blank at a great price.
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For all you rod builders out there we are now fully stocked with 100M spools of ALPS NCP, Metallic and Trimmer threads for rod building. Download the PDF of ALPS Wrapping Thread - 4oz. spools are also on their way in limited colors. ALPS Wrapping thread is available through anyone of our dealers if you don't have a wholesale account with us.
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Hi Todd, The Revelation will work great for you. The Judge is awesome but does have a higher price tag of course. For Australia check with these guys, they have accounts with us (Batson): ACM Custom Rods - BJS Custom Rods - Ultimate Rods - Todd Redman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks Tom - I’m also considering the Revalation > in
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From our RainShadow lineup we’d recommend our SWB70MH or 80MH Ignore the line rating, they hold up to the largest - it’s what our guides on the Fraiser river use for Sturgeon. Specs and Blueprints are available at
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If you ever have a problem with one of our products we're just a phone call away and a replacement can be taken care of. Just call 1-877-875-2381
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