This one is under the radar but is my personal favorite for 8-16 ounce jigs. The amazing thing about the IMU76XH is that its a full flex blank similar to the knife jig style but longer. I especially love this blank when in rougher seas because it will load its self without fowling the jigs not to mention when fighting fish up you can load the rod with the swells and reel into the drops. The large
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IF1088 Rainshadow RX7 Switch Rod Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # IF1088-4M 10'8" 4pc 8wt Switch Rod Blank - Matte Clear Butt cap: SWHDCCBC20F Switch Grip Hard Density Cork Composite Butt Cap with Flare Reel Seat: RYSW-SG Y Fly Seat with Black Aluminum Insert with Butt Cap & Trim Ring - Shiney Gunsmoke Reel Seat Shim: n/a Rear Grip: SW325S-300 3.25
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IF1086 Rainshadow RX7 Switch Rod Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # IF1086-4M 10'8" 4pc 6wt Switch Rod Blank - Matte Clear Butt cap: SWHDCCBC20F Switch Grip Hard Density Cork Composite Butt Cap with Flare Reel Seat: RYFW-SG Y Fly Seat with Stabilized Light Burl Insert with Butt Cap & Trim Ring - Shiney Gunsmoke Reel Seat Shim: n/a Rear Grip: SW325S-3
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Thanks for sharing and not telling us it broke on the first cast...
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May I suggest some components to go with that blank. RDR70L Rainshadow Downrigger Simple Spiral Wrap Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # RDR70L 7'0" 1 pc Light-Kokanee blank Butt Cap: SBC20B Butt Cap 19.8mm ID-Black Reel Seat: GTB16C-10.5- GT16C-SN-B Grpht Trgr Blk Epxd w/cush R/S10.5mm -Black Reel Seat Shim: Fore Grip: FG25A-250 2.5" Foregrip
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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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Since 80% of the fishing I do is trolling in both fresh and saltwater I would recommend going with a handle set up that will out last anything else that I have found. The 3K Gray Woven tubing or Woven Texalium Silver tubing is the way to go read more here # The main difference between the two that I have found is that the 3K is much more sensitive and will never wear under nor
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I few build suggestions you may find useful. RX8+S822.5 Rainshadow RX8+ Bass Rods Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # RX8+S822.5-SB 6'10" 1 pc 6-12lb - Satin Black Butt cap: EVABC20 EVA Butt Cap 19.8 mm Reel Seat: GS17SKC-TC WITH GS17C-GWG Size 17 Spin seat with Gray Woven Graphite Insert threads down Reel Seat Shim: SHIM/16/WG Proof Board .515"
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You may want to consider one of these as well Don't be fooled by the lure and line ratings they are extremely powerful blanks. I would look at the SUR1083F is your looking for two piece or go with the SUR1063. Rod Blank Model # Rainshadow SUR1083F 9 foot two piece spin Butt cap: BC19A Front Cap: Rear Grip: BS12-500 WILL NEED TO REAM TO FIT 12" eva REAR Handle Arbor: Reel
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Just stopping by hope this helps. XSB822.5 Rainshadow RX8 Bass Spin Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # XSB822.5-TC 6' 10" 1pc 6-14lb 1/8 - 5/8oz - Titanium Chrome Butt Cap: HESGFB1.5S-350 1.5" High End Splitgrip Super Grade ID .350" Trim: AWC389 Aluminum Winding Check Trim for HESGFB1.5S-350 Split Grip: HEFG3.5S-250 3.5" High End Foreg
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You will love fishing this one and would be great for working small top waters for the early morning explosions :) The RX7 IP902 is nice too if you want to shave some cost. XP902 Rainshadow RX8 Inshore Popping Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # XP902-TC 7'6" 1pc Mod Fast medium light 6-12# 1/4-1/2oz - Titanium Chrome Fighting butt: HESGFB1.5EVACC-350 Gr
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IF1088 Rainshadow RX7 Switch Rod Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # IF1088-4M 10'8" 4pc 8wt Switch Rod Blank - Matte Clear Butt cap: SWHDCCBC20F Switch Grip Hard Density Cork Composite Butt Cap with Flare Reel Seat: RYSW-SG Y Fly Seat with Black Aluminum Insert with Butt Cap & Trim Ring - Shiney Gunsmoke Reel Seat Shim: n/a Rear Grip: SW325S-300 3.25
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From Experience I would go with this set up for Kings 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-Black Reel Seat: GT18C + GT18C-SN-B Grpht Trgr w/cush R/S10.5mm -Black Reel Seat Shim: Shim18Cast .710" OD 4.00" Length Fore Grip:
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This set up works for me. The Size 20 works well with the Accurate BX-400 Rod Blank Model # RCLB70XL Butt cap: BC22A Rear Grip: BS10-750 or BS12-750 Reel Seat: CAH20M-S Alps Silver Threads down when mounting if threads up then rear grip would be BS12-750 Foregrip: BSF06-625 Winding Check: BH11 Hookeeper: XDSHKSS-S Drop Shot Keeper Tip Top XPPZT08R07.0 Alsp PP Tip Top
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What Kind of Salmon Fishing? I have used this rod to catch many different species of salmon including some smaller 20-30# Kings. Here is a very nice set up for spin for both Fresh or Saltwater! IP904F Rainshadow Inshore Popping Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # IP904F-M 7' 6" 2pc Medium/Heavy Popping - Matte Clear Butt cap: EVABC20 EVA Butt Cap 19.8
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Ok then shorter it is! Rainshadow RX8 Bass Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # XMB874.5-TC 7' 3" 1pc 12-25lb 3/8-1 1/8oz X-Bass Butt Cap: HESGFB1.5S-350 1.5" High End Splitgrip Super Grade ID .350" Trim: AWCCO561-TC Aluminum Winding Check Trim for HESGFB1.5S-350 Split Grip: HESGRG4.5S-350 4.5" High End Splitgrip Super Grade ID .350"
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I worked up this layout for the XMB944.5 maybe a bit over the top for you though. XMB944.5 Spiral Wrap Rainshadow RX8 /Jig/swim bait 3/4-1.5 ounce Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # XMB944.5-TC 7' 10" 1pc 12-25lb 3/8-1 1/8oz X-Bass Butt Cap: EVABC20 EVA Butt Cap 19.8 mm Rear Grip: WHTS-12 12" Woven Texalium Silver Handle (1.05" OD / .970&
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I live just south of the Canadian Boarder and you could say I know a bit about Halibut fishing up here. I use the TS66MH 6'6" Spiral Wrap Rod Blank Model # TS66MH Butt cap: BC17B Front Cap: Rear Grip: WHTS-12 with TRC-S trim rings on each side Handle Arbor: Reel Seat: CA-CAH22M-S Reel Seat Shim Foregrip: BSF14-625/750 Winding Check: TRS18-S Hookeeper: Tip Top SUZT12F
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I think as long as the popper is 4-8 oz you could load that tip up fairly well but maybe a bit to stiff of action to keep the plug in the water. The IMU69XH would be worth a look at for a popper spinner it has about 12 inches more tip flex.
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Try this set up. XP963 Rainshadow RX8 Inshore Popping Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # XP963-M 8'0" 1pc Mod Fast - Titanium Chrome 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 Grip: FG25A-25
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I just finished fitting all the parts for the same rod so this would be a great starting point ! You may want a bit shorter rear grip and I used size 12 just for overall abuse and knot clearance. This rod is a beast! Rod Blank Model # RCJB84XH Rainshadow 7' 1 pc Extra- Heavy 40-80lb Butt cap: AXG25-S Alps 25MM Gimbal Front Cap: Rear Grip: BR11-875 11" Rear EVA Handle Arbo
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Are they similar to one of these? Forecast® “Tough Stick™” Saltwater Rod Blanks The name says it all, “Tough Stick™”. These are designed for the angler that demands the toughest blanks around. Built to tame the meanest, ugliest fish that swim in the water. Great for boat rods, jetty fishing and any situation where you need a blank that will stand up to a ton of extreme abuse.
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This link may be of some us as well. #
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Go with this one and you will have good reserve power when a UFO grabs a hold! SWT70M-3 7'0" Mod Fast 1/4- 3/4oz 10-17lb. 3 M 0.593 .094 / 6.0 3.69 oz $73.72 3pc SW travel medium power / redfish / trout / bonefish
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ISB822.5 Rainshadow Spin Bass Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # ISB822.5-M 6'10" 1pc Med Spin Bass - Matte Clear Butt cap: SBC20B Black Butt Cap 19.8mm ID Reel Seat: GSTG16C-TC Textured Gray Graphite Spin Reel Seat w/Cushion-Real Light TICH Trim Ring: TRS16-TC Trim Ring for spin seat Reel Seat Shim: SHIM/16/SPIN Proof Board .590" OD 3.70" Leng
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take all three of these and you will have a rod for whatever swims by :) That sandball free lining technique is interesting I can see why it works so well :) SWT70M-3 7'0" Mod Fast 1/4- 3/4oz 10-17lb. 3 M 0.593 .094 / 6.0 3.69 oz $73.72 3pc SW travel medium power / redfish / trout / bonefish SWT70MH-3 7'0" Mod Fast 3/8- 1 1/4oz 12-20lb. 3 M 0.652 .094 / 6.0 3.93 oz $79.21
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I learned an eraser works amazing.
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CB66M M 6'6" 1 8-14lb. 1/4 - 5/8 oz. 0.385 5.0 Mod 1.47 oz. Small crankbaits and topwaters $40.33 CB66MH M 6'6" 1 10-20lb. 3/8 - 1 oz. 0.415 5.5 Mod-Fast 1.70 oz. Large crankbaits & topwaters $43.01 CB70M M 7'0" 1 8-14lb. 1/4 - 5/8 oz. 0.400 4.5 Mod 1.81 oz. Small crankbaits and topwaters $46.08 CB70MH M 7'0" 1 10-20lb. 3/8 - 1 oz. 0.430 5.0 Mod-Fast 1.90 oz. large c
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Keeping up with all the new latest and greatest products Batson introduces is another reason to sign up no to mention the You should have been there fish stories can be very entertaining :) Also if you missed any of the past news letters here is a quick link for you
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NEW Rainshadow RX8 Popping Rod Blanks Sequim WA – July 1st, 2010 – one of the fishing industry’s leading blank suppliers, Batson Enterprises, is pleased to announce 11 new popping blank models Due to the overwhelming success of the RX8 bass blank series we decided to develop a new series of popping rod blanks based on the same technology. • Proprietary blending and modulus positioni
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