I just laid this one out in my spare time:) FSU56XXH Rainshadow Forecast Alps Saltwater Stand Up Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # FSU56XXH 5'6" 1 pc. XX-Hvy Saltwater Stand-Up Butt Cap: LBC30B #30 Large Butt Cap Gimbal: AXG27-B New design Alum gimbal-Black-ALPS Rear Grip: Slick 10 Molded Butt 10"-Black w/TR Reel Seat: ETAHD24M-B Easy Tight HVY
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Dear Justin, The RX8+ series is to be inspected for straight edge. If there is no straight edge to build on they are rejected. Personally I build on the spine rather than the straight edge so if you are not completely satisfied with your RX8+ then by all means send it back for replacement. In the meantime we will inspect our inventory once again for quality assurance. Sorry
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Drop us a line I would be happy to help. I'm suspicion you may have a color that we no longer sell however we do have some stock of the discontinued colors available. Our part numbers take a bit of getting used to but once you figure them out they start to make since. Karry
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Emory hit the nail on the head the correct rod for the job depends on how you plan to fish them. I like to fish for 30-100# sturgeon from the boat and the SWS597 does the job for me. This is a spiral wrap configuration. Rod Blank Model # SWS597 SPIRAL WRAP Butt cap: EVABC20 WILL NEED TO REAM TO FIT Front Cap: Rear Grip: WHGRY-12 TAPE ARBOR USE WITH WBEC TO TRIM SEAT Handle Arbor:
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These worked perfectly for me on a trip I did last year using 30# fluorocarbon. Rod Blank Model # RCLB70L Butt cap: AXG22-B Front Cap: Rear Grip: BST10-750 Handle Arbor: Reel Seat: CAH20M-B Threads down when mounting Reel Seat Shim Foregrip: BSF08-625 Winding Check: BH11 Hookeeper: Tip Top XBPPLT08R07.0 1st guide from tip top XBXNLG08 2nd guide from tip top XBXNLG08
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Batson adding more models you asked? Adding too over 400 we have now? Well because you asked then I will say we have been working on over forty new models mostly RX8 for the last 6 months to add to the line up and on target to introduce some of them if all goes well at the ICRBE :) Most of them are scheduled for completion and introduction July 1 2010. Too early to spill the beans on w
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You took the words out of my mouth. Amazing !!!!!
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Most of our distributes carry solid glass in stock. Forecast® Saltwater Rod Blanks Featuring Solid Fiberglass Our solid glass saltwater blanks are available in a wide range of powers to cover just about any trolling or boat rod fishing situation. Precision ground tapers offer unbeatable durability and value. Search no longer if you are looking for an indestructible saltwater blank. Featu
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Assuming you have the Batson Dream Reamer kit or at least the XL size .575 x .650 you would simply chuck it into your cordless drill and ream both ends carefully until its perfect. Under power reaming out to .880 would not be that big of deal. If your doing that size of cork by hand old school reamers then all I can say is painful.
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Rod Blank Model # IMB944 Rainshadow 7'10" Heavy 12-20 great for 1.5-2.5 ounce swim baits and Carolina rigs Butt cap: HESGFB1.5S/350 New High end composite cork rear Front Cap: Rear Grip: HESGRG4.5S/350 New High end composite cork spilt grip system Handle Arbor: Reel Seat: GTBTG16C-15.0-TC Forecast blank exposed seat trigger seat Textured Reel Seat Shim Foregrip: HEFG3.5S-2
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I would suggest taking a good hard look at the Rainshadow IMB944. The HS962 is also a suggestion but maybe a bit on the light side from what you have told us so far. Rod Blank Model # IMB944 Rainshadow 7'10" great for 1-2.5 ounce swim baits and Carolina rigs Butt cap: HESGFB1.5S/350 New High end composite cork rear Front Cap: Rear Grip: HESGRG4.5S/350 New High end composite cor
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We test all of our blanks for maximum pound break strength by pulling the tip to failure. This is not a test that you would want to do on your own blank but these are test that we run during design. We have not decided to post such findings but I have shared a few with some folks who have asked for them. I would assume you could set your drags to these ratings without failure to the blank for the
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For casting I would recommend the IST1144 for Kings. For a boat rod down rigger fishing I would recommend the RDR86MH. For Divers BP1024. Rod Blank Model # Rainshadow IST1144F-M Butt cap: SBC20B Front Cap: Rear Grip: RGS12A-350 Handle Arbor: Reel Seat: GS17-GWG-C Thread down towards rear handle Reel Seat Shim SHIM/17/SPIN Foregrip: FG25A-250 Winding Check: BWC13 Hookeeper: TCH
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Shoot me an email and I will send the ones your interested in. We never really documented them because we did not feel at that time it was an important fact to offer to the end users but I find them interesting personally so that's why I posted these while they were in front of me. I do have the data but will have to grab the approved samples for you. Karry
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You can also contact the supplier and ask :) IFS904 Rainshadow Flipp'n Stick Component Part Number Part Description Rod Blank Model # IFS904-M 7' 6" 1pc Med Flippin Stick - Matte Clear Butt cap: HDCCBC20F High Density Cork Composite Butt Cap with Flare Reel Seat: GTB16C-13.5-TC Graphite Trigger Blank Exposed w/cushion -True Light Tich Reel Seat Shim: n/a Fore Grip: FG35A-
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Tom I'm asked these very same questions daily. After explaining what we know I simply supply them with Mr. Jack Brown's phone number at 231-932-2057 he is the Federal Excise Tax Specialist. Jack is happy to explain things to you because it saves them money in the long run when they have to come audit you.
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The New Musky blanks are amazing with pound break strength that would pull a truck. What does this information tell you you may ask. When we design a blank we also test them to failure by applying pound drag from the tip and pulling the rod until it explodes. Its probably not a test you would want to try at home. The tip is actually pulled almost past the butt to reach this type of failure. If an
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The New Musky blanks are amazing with pound break strength that would pull a truck. What does this information tell you you may ask. When we design a blank we also test them to failure by applying pound drag from the tip and pulling the rod until it explodes. Its probably not a test you would want to try at home. The tip is actually pulled almost past the butt to reach this type of failure. If an
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From our records I have the following information. The SW1088 flexes at 90 degrees from butt with 11 pounds of weight viced six inches up from butt. The SW1087 flexes 31 inches down with two pounds of weight viced six inches up from butt. The SW1088 flexes 27 inches down with two pounds of weight viced six inches up from butt. The SW1089 flexes 21 inches down with two pounds of weight
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I built this sweet little spey rod a few months ago and it cast so smooth its unbelievable. You may want one a bit heavier depending on what you plan on using it for. Rod Blank Model # IF1266-4 Butt cap: Front Cap: Rear Grip: SBG/5.5 Handle Arbor: Reel Seat: RA8.5L2-GWG-SG Reel Seat Shim SHIM/18/SPIN Foregrip: SFGCA/13.5 Winding Check: Hookeeper: XHKS Tip Top XTCFTL4.5 1st gui
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Research development is the best part of our job we actually get to fish :) I think that most of you know we try and go the extra mile checking for as many details as we can like making sure the fixed hoods are tight and stay tight, the seats are comfortable and except all reel foots or as many as we can check also weight reduction as well as cosmetics. This seat has been a work in progress to sa
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Roughly 2 ounces.
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I wanted to give you a sneak Peek at the new Alps Aluminum Trigger Seats. These have finally been approved after years of research and development and will be available by 10/15. ITEM # LENGTH mm(in) I.D.mm(in) MSRP AT16-B 112mm(4.40in) 15.7mm(.618in) $38.95 AT16-S 112mm(4.40in) 15.7mm(.618in) $38.95 AT20-B 130mm(5.12in) 19.3mm(.760) $44.61 AT20-S 130mm(5.12in) 19.3mm(.760) $44.61
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After several request in regards to our Lure ratings on the new SUR( Rainshadow Surf Blanks) series. We asked Nick Meyer to run a full test on our blanks to come up with his professional advice on how he would rate them. After several months he did just that. If some of you do not know who Nick Meyer is, well you could check out one of his web sites at or and take a look at a few of his Books
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XY • Designed for Ultra light –Medium power spinning rods • Angular frame for added strength • Guide foot pre-ground for easier wrapping • Custom thin ceramic ring for lighter weight • SS316 frame for superb corrosion resistance • Frames are tumbled with custom media for smoother edges XTCYTCG SS316 With PVD TiCh Without Chrome Plating With PVD TiCh Plated Thin Zirconium R
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Hi Jason, The SW967F is a two piece blank in case you did not already know that. We do have it available in one pice as well. The SW967 will cast 1-3 ounces. I will list several other one piece choices for your review. Rod Blank Model # SW967 Casting Butt cap: EVABC20 Front Cap: Rear Grip: WHGRY-12 USE WITH wbbc AND wbec AND 3X whka Handle Arbor: Reel Seat: TRI-A
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New 50 lb Class ALPS Roller Guides Sequim WA- July 1st, 2009 – one of the fishing industry’s leading component suppliers, Batson Enterprises, is pleased to announce the new ALPS 50lb class rollers guides & tops. After the introduction of our 80lb class ALPS rollers last year we saw the need to produce roller guides to fill the 50 lb class roller guide market. These are brand new desig
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Replacing Dream reamer sand paper 1) Remove old paper and lightly sand shaft if necessary. 2) Measure length of paper needed to be replaced. 3) Tack sand paper on tip of shaft with Gel Super glue or any quick set glue 4) Apply U40 rod bond to the entire shaft. 5) Apply paper to shaft in rotation all the way up. 6) Apply gel super glue too end of paper and tack to end of shaft. 7) if supe
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This is probably a Trim ring for cosmetics. Batson has several colors available. Perfect Way To Complement Your Rod Handle Assembly AlpsTM Casting Seat Trim Rings Size 16-17-18 Casting Reel Seat Trim Ring Max O.D. mm (in) I.D. mm (in) 1.06mm (26.93) .850mm (21.60) Model Number Color Fits Casting Seat Sizes TRC-B Black All Size 16-17-18 Casting Models TRC-S Polished Silver All Size 16-1
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