Rainshadow has the RX7 - IF704 in matte grey = 7' 4wt 2pc>> i wouldn't hesitate to cut 6" off the butt>> i am sure it will change the dynamics a bit but at that weight and length it would be much. have any questions call the Batson TEAM. 877-875-2381 www.batsonenterprises.com
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Rainshadow SU1418F-M = 11'9" 2pc, 15-40lb test, 2-6 oz lure wt >Might be very close to what you are looking for>> If you have any questions call the Team at Batson Enterprises 877-875-2381 www.batsonenterprises.com batson@batsonenterprises.com
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Steve, We The Batson TEAM thank you for everything you have done. If it were not for you asking me if i had any really small guides at the show this would of never happened. I just happened to have a set of these Micro/Mini guides in my stash of stuff. We now have sold alot of the first generation Forecast Mini guides and tops and will continue to offer them in the new catalog. We now have t
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Kevin, The site looks great>> we look forward to seeing you grow personally and professionally in this Great Industry/Craft. We are excited about having a distributor in that area and know you will do very well. I know Get Bit has quite a bit of Batson inventory. This is a great way to get comfortable about your chioce to use the WORLD FAMOUS Batson Product lines.. Rainshadow/Forecast a
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Excellent Job>>That is more like it> Bill Batson CEO Batson Enterprises
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Our website is up again>> Thank you all for the heads up>> I got my IT guy on it Sunday and he had it fixed. he is also looking into why it happened and what he can do too avoid it happening again. Thank you for your support. The Batson TEAM Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS product lines www.batsonenterprises.com batson@batso
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Just wanted to take this opportunity to Thank you ALL who came by our display at the Big Show this past weekend. It is very encouraging to hear all the great comments you all had in regards to your experiences with the Batson Product lines. We are very blessed to be able to support this GREAT Crafty /Industry with the Quality products we have developed over the past 11 plus years. I hope you al
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There are a few good blank manufacturers in the USA>>and YES we still have some Blanks made in the USA>>As indicated above and in our catalog and website the + in the part number indicates its made in the USA>>Its a Plus ( + ) that we can still have some of this made in the USA>> Bill Batson CEO Batson Enterprises Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS product lines 877-875-238
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Batson Knife Jigging blanks work excellent for that application, we sell tons of them>>take a look here>> You will not be disappointed with your choice to use any Batson Product>>Quality and prices that cannot be beat>>> Batson TEAM Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS products www.batsonenterprises.com 877-875-2381 batson@ba
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Thank you all for the kind words>> The Batson TEAM>>>
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I wanted to take this opportunity to 'Thank YOU ALL' for the support you have shown the Batson Family/TEAM and the Products (Rainshadow, Forecast/ALPS) we bring to the Industry/Art/Craft of Rod Building. With the support we received from both the Custom Rod market and the largest Manufacturers in the industry we have had a RECORD Year. This is a direct reflection of the confidence you have shown
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That is great news for the industry of Rod building>> Fuji is a great company that has done a lot for this industry>> We welcome them to this part of it. Bill Batson CEO Batson Enterprises Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS product lines 877-875-2381 www.batsonenterprises.com batsone@batsonenter&
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Take a look at the Batson Rainshadow XF series>>this has been very popular>> If you have any questions please feel free to conatcvt us directly>> The Batson TEAM 877-875-2381 batson@batsonenterprises.com www.batsonenterprises.com
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Jesse is a great man and i am very saddened to hear of his passing. we spent many of hours together over the past 15 yrs talking rod building and the industry. he is a friend i will never forget. My prayers go out to his family and all his friends>>he will be missed by many folks. I have been blessed by his friendship. Bill Batson>>
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Wow>> Steve that was a great assessment of the new ALPS Mini guides & Tip tops that we will be coming out with. These ALPS guides and tip tops will not be available as of yet >> we are deciding on the sizes and how we want to introduce them. I will have samples at the ICRBE in February for all to see. More to come soon>> these are exciting times at Batson's and for the i
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Pual, Take a look at te Batson Rainshadow line up of muskie blanks>> . I am sure you will find something in this line up that will fill your needs. Thank you Bill Batson and the Batson TEAM 877-875-2381 batson@batsonenterprises.com www.batsonenter
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The 4 models of swim bait blanks offered by Batson Enterprises/Rainshadow are a proven series and you will not be disappointed with your choice. These rods have seen a lot of action from some of the top fisherman in this country from catching big large mouth bass to white sea bass to thresher sharks to large strippers to name a few species. very versitile blanks. I am sure you can find the one th
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The Batson Enterprises TEAM is excited to announce our first Rodbuilding Video, “The Basics”. We decided to have this video made to help grow the art-craft-industry of custom rod building. We get thousands of people from all over the world contacting us about our opinions on blanks and components, not to mention asking basic rod building questions. Along with the Batson website and the rod bu
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Look at the Batson Forecast line..see link below This would be the most moderate blank we carry with those specs. The Batson TEAM 877-875-2381 www.batsonenterprises.com batson@batsonenterprises.com
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Batson Enterprises is the largest Wholesale supplier of blanks in the industry. We sell well over 50,000 blanks a year and work very closely with our customers to develop blanks to specific specifications. Mike Thorson product manager will be back on Thursday, he is our product manager and one of the most talented designers in the industry, IMHO. Please feel free to contact us directly and we
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Batson Enterprises started a Rod builders education program over 7 years ago " Batson University" and has been at the forefront of the Craft for the NEXT Generation. We have personally taught hundreds of Educators the Art/Science/Craft of Rod building. Not to mention the thousands of students that benefited from the program. I have hundreds of stories from students from all over the co
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Take a look at the selection above, if you have any questions please feel free to contact us directly. Batson Enterprises - Rainshadow/Forecast blanks has the largest selection of blanks in the industry under one label. Thank you for your support. The Batson TEAM>>The #1 Company in the Rod Building industry>>>> 877-875-2381 www.batsonenterprises.com ba
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The NEW Batson Rainshadow XP series is a great place to start..We have done VERY well with this new series>>Check them out, I am sure you will find the perfect blank for your intended application/technique/specie. If you have any questions please feel free to contact our very experienced TEAM directly. Bill Batson CEO Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS Product lines Batson Enterprises www
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I personally build all my heavy rods such as Tuna and Halibut with the spiral Wrap design. I like to use the ALPS Centra Lock Reel seats and the ALPS SS316 XN Guides. And of course Rainshadow Blanks>> If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Batson TEAM>> Bill Batson CEO Batson Enterprises www.batsonenterprises.com batson@b&
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Check out the design we came up with a few years ago that has been very successful (FBWC>> down on the page shown below). we will also be coming out with another design for this concept soon>> this fits perfectly and lets the hood go right over it. The Batson TEAM #1 TEAM in the Industry>>
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Just wanted to remind you all about the Bi-monthly newsletter that Batson Enterprises puts out. This is our 21st issue and it has been a GREAT success for all of the folks that support rodbuilding. In these newsletters we cover the following topics: New products and product focus>> Industry news>>Tips and tricks(The Rod Bench) for using Batson Products w/applications>> you sho
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Drew, Thank you for your support of the Batson Product lines>>Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS>> You will not be disappointed with your choice. If you ever have any questions in regards to our product lines please feel free to contact us directly>>We are all passionate rod builders and fisherman... The Batson TEAM 877-875-2381 www.batsonenterprises.com bats
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Check out the Batson Winding checks>>you will not be disappointed with your choice>We also have other Rod Building "jewelery" available. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us>> The Batson TEAM Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS product lines 877-875-2381 www.batsonenterprises.com batson@batson&#
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The Rainshadow 2 pc Popping blanks have been on the market for well over 2 1/2 years now and have done very well for many different applications. Take a look at them, i am sure you will find something that works for you. the 2pc blanks are at the bottom of the page The Vision Continues>>High Quality Products at reasonable prices>>backed up with the #1 customer service in the
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Pat, Thank you for the kind words>> We here at Batson Enterprises pride ourselves in our customer service. Like you said we are BLESSED to have assembled the finest team in the industry. We have 13 in house employees that are dedicated to supporting the industry. We would not be where we are today without the support from all of you.. So a big THANK you to all that support our product
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