Thank you for contacting us>>i am sure we will be able to help you out>>
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David, Give the Batson TEAM a call and we will walk you through exactly what you will need for the trip of a lifetime. We are very familiar with the area. 877-875-2381>> The Batson TEAM Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS product lines www.batsonenterprises.com batson@batsonenterprise
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I would recommend the ALPS XN guides for this application . We developed a #40 just for this application. I would also recommend a flanged ring tip top to match>> If you have any questions please feel free to contact us>> Batson Enterprises Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS www.batsonenterprises.com 877-875-2381
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I want to THANK everyone for the GREAT response we have had with our new blanks. The new X-Popping Blanks and the new X-Walleye have been selling better than expected. We knew we were going to do well with the popularity of the X-Bass, that we introduced over 2 years ago. but we had no idea how well. If you have not gotten one of these new blanks I recommend you do. With over 60 new models in t
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Like I said I hope and pray Gudebrod makes it>> I and my company will stick with them until the time comes when the owner calls me and says its over. We have been doing our homework and looking at the thread market for some time now, as it is our job to provide service to this great industry. When the time comes Batson will make a decision on which way to go with Thread. Thread is an impo
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Gary, I agree with you> it hurts my heart to see a staple in the industry struggle. I have been using, as my father before me: Gudebrod products for a very long time. I will keep them in my prayers and hope they can make a full recovery. Bill Batson>>
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We are pleased to announce the introduction of our new products for the 2010 - 2011 Tackle season. This is one of the most aggressive introductions in the 10 year history of the Batson >>Rainshadow / Forecast / ALPS products lines. The are products the market has been asking for, so the Batson TEAM delivers. With 60 new blank models and hundreds of new components for the industry to enjoy.
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I would recommend the Rainshadow RCLB80M Clear Gloss 8'0" 1 20-50 LB n/a 0.950 7.5 Extra-Fast 10.53 oz. Salt Water Live bait / iron / all purpose / Yellowtail $77.30 This is about as close as i can get to your recommendation. I fish 65 lb braid on this rod and it perform flawlessley. If you have nay question please feel; free to contact the sales staff at Batson Enterprises. Batson En
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I would recommend calling Custom Fishing rods by Capt Neil Faulkner>> I know this is one of his specialties and he uses some Batson /Rainshadow/Forecast products on these builds his number is 631-567-8049..
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We are pleased to announce a new feature to help our extensive customer base narrow down there blank selections. This new feature is our search engine that searches all text on the website. We have added a new section to our blank selection called <<APPLICATION>> we know this is a very subjective and wide open topic when it comes to custom rod building. But just like our guide spacing
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The blank that Walt recommended has been a very popular blank for the application you requested>>. SWB945 Matte Clear 7'10" 1 15-30 lb. 2-6 oz. .605 7.5 Fast Medium Heavy 4.00 oz. Medium bass swimbaits / light - medium Salt Water $104.72 ISWB946 Matte Clear 7'10" 1 25-45 lb. 3-8 oz. .645 7.5 Fast Heavy 5.30 oz. Large bass swim baits / medium - medium heavy salt water $114.97 I
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Yes there are some longer lengths in the X series and also not just the Bass guys but the Walleye, reds, trout, and Muskie and so many other specie guys will be VERY happy with the new offerings>>i do not want to give away too much until it is time>>less than a month to go>> Very exciting times for everyone that supports the Batson Product lines and Vision and the industry as a
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I just wanted to give you all a preview of what the Batson TEAM >>Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS has been up too lately>> Well with the popularity of the X Blanks, X salmon (XST) X Bass (RX8) blanks we released over 3 years ago and the customer inquiries as too when we would expand that series. We have decided to expand it too another 33 models in 3 different popular series. This will be
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Thank you for the kind words> We here at Batson Enterprises=Rainshadow / Forecast / ALPS strive to help this industry in many different ways. Our entire Staff (TEAM of 13 in house) is dedicated to this Craft/Art/Industry and will be for GENERATIONS to come. We are a company that molds Integrity , High Quality at affordable prices and customer service together to IMHO bring the finest combin
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The Batson TEAM would like to THANK YOU all that attended this GREAT event. It was as usual a GREAT experience for the Batson TEAM. The traffic in our booth was excellent and the response to what we offer this industry was tremendous. It was a pleasure meeting all that stopped by and we appreciate your support. Our Authorized distributors on the floor (Fish Sticks 4 U, Mid West Rod and Reel, Rile
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The Batson Team leaves Sequim at 3 am on Thursday for the long trek to the ICRBE. We are looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible. Please come by our 50' booth packed with well over 200 blank models and 3000 different components. I have also packed over 70 of my favorite custom rods for all to enjoy. Remember this is a touch and feel booth, this gives you a great opportunity to feel
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Tom, I look forward to this contest. I know there will be some Rainshadows involved. I like competitions. Bill Batson
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Batson Enterprises - Home of the Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS product lines would like to remind everyone about our News Letter. We have thousands of readers and are happy to share with you all. Our Tips and Tricks section is the most popular of all the articles. The product review has also been getting alot of attention due to the wide breath of our products, it is hard to keep up with everything Ba
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Andrew, I have spoken with the distributor you have contacted in regards to these blanks. They have sent there container to the show already but i would be willing to put them in my container that is shipping Tuesday (2-8-2010) to be delivered to the show. The only problem is that we no longer carry that particular blank in WHITE, it only comes in black. If you decide you want these please co
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Take a look at these guides from Batson Enterprises>>They are perfect for tyhe application you require... If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Batson TEAM Directly.. Batson TEAM 877-875-2381 batson@batsonenterprises.com www.batson
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Batson Enterprises - the Home of the Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS product lines is pleased to announce the launching of our NEWSLETTER. This news letter will be distributed twice a month for now, more in the future. Being one of the Largest Wholesale Distributors in the WORLD we want to make sure that the end user gets a glimpse at what we are doing for them. Since being a Wholesale distributor we do
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Kevin, Give us a call>> Dave, noted>> Thank you all that contacted us>>We will be well prepared to see you all. Batson TEAM>> www.batsonenterprises.com batson@batsonenterprises.com 877-875-2381
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Batson has in stock the WHGRY-12 that has an ID of .970 and an OD of 1.05. . Contact one of our authorized distributors>> The Batson TEAM>> www.batsonenterprises.com batson@batsonenterprises.com 877-875-2381
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Batson Enterprises is getting ready for the BIG SHOW.. We will be there again (7th year) with a very large booth and alot of products. We will be displaying hundreds of blank models and thousands of components. Be looking for new and exciting products brought to the market by the Batson TEAM. We will be well manned with 5 - 7 Team members there to answer your questions. Remember this is a touch,
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Take a look at Rainshadow IST1086 or the IST1087 These are very popular Salmon rods in our area and also great cross over to other applications for other species all over the world . If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Batson TEAM>> 877-875-2381 www.batsonenterprises.com batson@batsonent
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Contact us directly and we will give you all the details in regards to our Education in Rodbuilding program. This program has been developed over the past 6 years with the help of many Knowledgeable folks. This program teaches much more than just Building Fishing rods>> This is something we take very seriously as we need new and excited Rod Builders and fisherman to help keep this Craft/Li
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Tom Mentioned the Hot Shot style blanks> take a look at the Rainshadow HS962. I personally prefer the RCLB line of rods and would recommend the RCLB80XL. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Batsons directly>> 877-875-2381 www.batsonenterprises.com
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Thank you Bill and Al from Mid West Rod & Reel for taking time to come visit us. The first day was all business and we got a lot accomplished. the next day we went on an R&D trip to one of the pristine rivers in our area where we tested products, very rewarding. The following day we went sight seeing followed by a fresh Dungeness Crab feast. It is always a pleasure to see and host t
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Batson Enterprises- Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS is pleased to announce that we have just received our new Hand Wrappers, Drying machines and matching V stands. We have developed these products to make it affordable for everyone to try this GREAT Craft/Hobby/ART. These are also good for the seasoned veteran rodbuilder. I personally only use a hand wrapper when building fly rods, steelhead/salmon r
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I was fortunate enough to receive one and they are Beautiful. It is a great representation of the Talent that this craft has all over the World>> Bill Batson>>
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