Try one of these, they have been favorites for years! XST1562-3 Center Pin Rainshadow XST Salmon Steelhead Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # XST1562-3-TC 13' 3pc Lt 6-10lb Salmon/Steelhead - Titanium Chrome Butt Cap: HDCCBC20F Hard Density Cork Composite Butt Cap w/Flare Reel Seat skeleton: RA8L2-SKC-SG #RA8L2 Alum Skeleton w/recessed hood & Dbl lockin
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Rod Blank Model # Rainshadow IP843F Butt cap: EVABC20 Rear Grip: RG7A-345 Handle Arbor: Reel Seat: GTBTG16C-10.5-TC Reel Seat Shim Foregrip: FG200A-250 Winding Check: BWC10 Hookeeper: TCHKS Tip Top XTCPPLT06R05.0 1st guide from tip top XPTCFZG06 2nd guide from tip top XPTCFZG06 3rd guide from tip top XPTCFZG06 4th guide from tip top XPTCFZG06 5th guide from tip top: XPTCFZG07
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My bad I totally missed the part Casting Rod lol. Try this set up it works well XST1383F West Coast Spiral Wrap Rainshadow XST Salmon Steelhead Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # XST1383F-TC 11' 6" 2pc Med/Lt 8-12lb Salmon/Steelhead Butt Cap: HEABC-TC/S Butt Cap Aluminum Dark Titanium Smoke with Silver Trim Reel Seat: GTBTG16C-10.5-TC Textured Grpht Trgr
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Have a look at these two there perfect! XST1382F West Coast Spin Rainshadow XST Salmon Steelhead Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # XST1382F-TC 11' 6" 2pc Lt 6-10lb Salmon/Steelhead Butt Cap: AF2SG 2" Aluminum Fighting Butt- Shiney Gunsmoke Reel Seat Shim: SHIM/16/SPIN Proof Board .590" OD 3.70" Length Reel Seat Body: BPSTG16 NPSTG
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IC847-3 has been a huge hit for many years. Since it features RX7 graphite not only is it sensitive and Light but with added thickness of materials its very durable. Have a look here IC847-3 Rainshadow Bass Casting Travel Rods Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # IC847-3M 7' 3pc HVY Casting - Matte Clear Butt cap: EVABC20 EVA Butt Cap 19.8 mm Reel Seat: GT17C
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IF9010 Rainshadow RX7 Fly Rods Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # IF9010-M or IF9010-OG 9' 2pc 10wt Fly IM6 Matte or Olympic Green Butt cap: CEVAFB-3 1.5" Cork EVA Fighting Butt Reel Seat: RA8L2-SG #8 Alum Fly Reel Seat w/recessed hood & Double Locking Nuts & Trim Ring - Shiney Gunsmoke Reel Seat Shim: SHIM/16/SPIN Proof Board .590" OD 3.70&qu
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RCLB79ML and SW967 would be my first two choices for that situation. Here are a few of my build suggestions. RCLB79ML Rainshadow Live Bait Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # RCLB79ML 7' 9" 1pc Med/Lt Butt Cap: RG1-16.0 Rubber Gimbal 16.0mm ID x 27.0mm OD x 46.0mm Length Rear Grip: BS10-625 10 EVA Grip- .625" ID) Reel Seat: AT17-S or CAH18CM-
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The solid glass .540 x .187 x 76" is popular.
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Here is a Rod bench we did awhile back using that seat.
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What Dan said! its very capable of throwing 4 ounces.
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We use the SU1264F and BP1266 for Sturgeon using circle hooks! The moderate action will allow the fish to take the bait and give you perfect hooks up almost every time :) The SU1264F will be the farther caster of the two. A suggested starting point all meat and potatoes components. Rod Blank Model # SU1264 Butt cap: SBC25B Rear Grip: RGS15A-cork Reel Seat: GT18C-B Foregrip: FG5A-4
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More than you maybe want to spend but definitely worth a look. These are in the Titanium Chrome finish with slim blank diameters. Rainshadow RX7 Multi-Purpose 1 piece Features: • Proprietary blend and modulus positioning of E-Glass, RX6 & RX7 graphite materials • Great combination of strength, balance and power • Actions cross over to many saltwater fishing applications • B
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Not a 11 foot but here is a 11'6" Recipe that may help? XST1382F Center Pin Rainshadow XST Salmon Steelhead Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # XST1382F-TC 11' 6" 2pc Lt 6-10lb Salmon/Steelhead Butt Cap: AF2SG 2" Aluminum Fighting Butt- Shiney Gunsmoke Reel Seat Shim: SHIM/16/SPIN Proof Board .590" OD 3.70" Length Reel Seat Body
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Rainshadow RX6/E-Glass Knife Jigging 1 piece Features: • Proprietary blend and modulus positioning of RX6 graphite and E-Glass • Unbelievable combination of balance, sensitivity, power and strength • Perfect moderate action for vertical jigging • Beautiful Titanium Chrome finish • Limited lifetime warranty Model Color Length Pcs Line Wt. Lure Wt. Butt(in) Tip Top Size Action Po
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I have been fishing the Rainshadow back bounce XBB964 hrd for years without any problems. I do run the double foots all the way up though. The Alps XTCMXNZG06 weighs in at 4.7 grains or .011 ounces. XBB964 Spiral Wrap Rainshadow RX8 Back Bounce/Jig/swim bait 3/4-1.5 ounce Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # XBB964-TC 8' 1pc. 12-25 Back Bouncing-Titanium Chrome
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CB66MH Crank Bait Rods Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # CB66MH-M 6' 6" 1pc Med/Heavy Crank Bait - Matte Clear Butt cap: EVABC20 EVA Butt Cap 19.8 mm Reel Seat: GTBTG16C-10.0 Size 16 Graphite Casting Blank Exposed Trigger Reel Seat, Textured Gray Reel Seat Hood: GTT16C-SN-TC Hood w/cushion Single Nut for GTBTG16 - True Light Tich Fore Grip: WFG2.5 Woven
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SWT70H-3 Rainshadow Bass Casting Travel Rods Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # SWT70H-3M 7' 3pc 12-25 Heavy Matte Butt cap: EVABC20 EVA Butt Cap 19.8 mm Reel Seat: AT17-TC Aluminum Trigger R/S w/Cushion-Titanium Reel Seat Trim: TRS17-TC Trim Ring for Spin Seat size 17 TiCH Fore Grip: BF35-500 3.5" Foregrip .500" I.D. EVA-Black Fore Grip Cover: HS
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I have been slaying Dragons aka Ling Cod in the Pacific and going to drag for some Halibut in the afternoon :)
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Ling Cod fishing. Rainshadow Live Bait Spiral Wrap Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # RCLB79ML 7' 9" 1pc 20-40# 2-6oz Med/Lt Butt Cap: AF2B 2" Alum Fighting Butt- Black Satin Butt Cap trim: TRC-B for butt cap trim Trim Ring mount inbetween AF2 and WHTS… Rear Grip: WHTS-12+WHKA X 5 12" Woven Texalium Silver Handle (1.05" OD / .970" I
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IF1006 Rainshadow RX7 Fly Rods Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # IF1006-M or IF1006-OG 10' 2pc 6wt Fly IM6 Matte or Olympic Green Butt cap: n/a Reel Seat: BUL5SKC-K with BNRB/G #5 Skeleton - Nickel/Silver with Natural Rosewood Burl Gloss Clear finish Reel Seat Shim: n/a Grip: FRHW7CS-250/810 7" Fly Grip .250 bore/.810 Reel Seat Cutout "Super"
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This would be a great all pourpose rod. IP903F Rainshadow Popping Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # IP903F-M 7' 6" 2pc Medium Popping - Matte Clear Butt cap: EVABC20 EVA Butt Cap 19.8 mm Reel Seat: GSTG16C-TC Textured Gray Graphite Spin Reel Seat w/Cushion-Real Light TICH Reel Seat Shim: SHIM/16/SPIN Proof Board .590" OD 3.70" Length Fore Gri
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XSW80ML Split Grip Rainshadow RX8 Walleye Spin Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # XSW80ML-TC 8'0" Fast 1pc 6-14lb 1/8-5/8oz - X Walleye Butt Cap: HESGFB1.5S-350 1.5" High End Splitgrip Super Grade ID .350" Trim: AWCCO492-TC Aluminum Winding Check Trim for HESGFB1.5S-350 Split Grip: HEFG3.5S-250 3.5" High End Foregrip Super Grade ID .250&
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Rainshadow SW967 Rainshadow ISWB945 Rainshadow XMB944.5 Rainshadow IFS906
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Take a look at this Rainshadow. It has plenty of reserve power I think. The handle set up is great for rod holders too. Batson also has Carbide Ring guides if its really necessary RDR96MH-GB Rainshadow Downrigger Spiral Wrap Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # RDR96MH-GB 9'6" 2 pc Medium Hvy downrigger Butt Cap: SBC20B Butt Cap 19.8mm ID-Black Reel S
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These work well. SB843-3 Spin Forecast Spin Bass Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # SB843-3CG 7' 3 pc. Med/Hvy Spin Bass - Clear Gloss Butt cap: SBC20B Black Butt Cap 19.8mm ID Reel Seat: GS17C-B Graphite Spin Reel Seat with Cushion - Black Reel Seat Shim: SHIM/17/SPIN Proof Board .660" OD 4.05" Length Fore Grip: FG25A-350 2 1/2" Cork For
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The RDR86MH and BP1024 should cover most of the fishing you plan to do. They have been the two favorites for many years now. I have been fishing the BP1265 and 1266 lately and really love tha action. RDR86MH Rainshadow Downrigger Spiral Wrap Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # RDR86MH-GB 8'6" 2 pc Medium Hvy downrigger Butt Cap: SBC20B Butt Cap 19.8mm ID
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This one is built Ford Tough :) Rod Blank Model # SUR1083F 9 foot two piece spin Butt cap: BC19A Butt Cap Trim: TRB-TC Trim Ring Butt-Dark Titanium Smoke Rear Grip: Slim Slick 12 New Reel Seat: GS18C-TC Foregrip: BF05-625 5 inch EVA Foregrip cover: HST1.18 shrink tube Winding Check: BWC15 Hookeeper: TCHKL Tip Top TCPCT08F08.0 1st guide from tip top XPTCVDTCG08
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This blank has been a huge hit in the Catfish world! SW967-M Rainshadow Catfish/Saltwater Spiral Wrap Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # SW967-M 8' 1pc 15-25 3/4-4 ounce Med S/W Butt Cap: AF2B 2" Alum Fighting Butt- Black Satin Butt Cap trim: TRC-B for butt cap trim Trim Ring mount inbetween AF2 and WHTS… Rear Grip: WHTS-12+WHKA X 5 12"
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For almost two years now, Batson has been sending to their subscribers a monthly Newsletter that is packed with information that even a seasoned rod builder can appreciate. The last few months we have featured several master rod builders as well as product introductions, rod bench tricks and of course my favorite, fish stories. This letter does not sell product directly but is more to provide inf
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