Kevin, You are correct "the new layout" is very user friendly> Phil, The Bronze is a PVD coated Zirconium ring, this is a special order item. Companies such as Kistler use this ring on a series of rods he produces. This catalog is also used in the OEM sales here at Batson Enterprises. Companies such as St. Croix, Kistler, Rogue to name a few use this as a reference guide to pu
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Batson Enterprises - Rainshadow / Forecast / ALPS product lines is proud to introduce our new 126 page color catalog. Through the combined efforts of the entire Batson TEAM and other knowledgeable individuals in the industry we have again produced the finest document of its kind in the industry. You will notice Hundreds of new items from new Rainshadow Blank series to new ALPS guide designs to T
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Michele, I tried E-mailing you an answer that you asked to us via our website but it bounced back? XMU916 = 3.6 oz. Call us directly if you have any other questions. Bill Batson 877-875-2381 batson@batsonenterprises.com www.batsonenterprises.com
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This is GREAT for the ART/Industry of Rodbuilding. Congratulations to those that were featured and all those that work so hard in this great craft. Bill Batson
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Excellent news: We will start the preparing now. We will have alot of new products to display along with our new 120 page color catalog>>> Bill Batson CEO Batson Enterprises Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS product lines 877-875-2381 www.batsonenterprises.com batson@batsonenterpris
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Batson Enterprises - Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS product lines will be there represented by Karry Batson & Adam Hanson. We will have a display for all to enjoy. We have participated in this event from the beginning and look forward to it every year . Unfortunately I personally will not be able to attend as my CEO roll within the company does not make it possible this year. My roll within this co
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Mr Kevin Knox, I have had the Batson Enterprises SS316 material tested ( Guides and tops w / rings in them) by an independant laboratory tested under the ASTM-B117 test > the same test the US Government uses to test material via corrosion with no sign of ANY corrosion anywhere on the guide after 1200 hrs. I didn't go any further on the test because I did not feel we needed to spend more mone
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Wayne Hofer, Are you the same Wayne Hofer that won a Batson blank of there choice at the ICRBE last weekend? I would recommend building on the RX8+ bass blanks offered by Batson Enterprises - Rainshadow/Forecast / ALPS ( Especially since you have a free one coming). But like Rick said >find out his favorite technique to pick the exact blank you need (we have over 100 Bass blank models to c
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Roger, The Sturgeon fishery on the Columbia River is one of my favorite fisheries. There are 3 different blanks that I personally use for this application. The sturgeon we target are the Keeper size ( 45" - 60") and weigh between the 20-50 lb range. But we also sometimes hook the oversize sturgeon up to 10' and 200 lbs. All three of these rods have hooked and landed all sizes of these
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The Batson Enterprises - Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS product TEAM wants to THANK Everyone that came by to visit with us. We were Extremely Busy and answered and showed many of our products to all who were interested. We accomplished what we were there for>> to show our products to everyone interested and to make your CHOICE to use our products a comfortable one. Our Distributors did well as th
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Batson Enterprises - Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS Team would like to offer anyone who attends the show a Free item >>. I would like to collect for our portfolio PICTURES of either your Custom Built Rainshadow/Forecast rod or either a fish you caught on your Custom Rainshadow/Forecast Rod. Please include some details of fish size and Blank/Components used. Please come by our booth with your pict
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Doc, Let us know what else we can do to help. I and the whole Batson TEAM want to help where we can and Kids are the #1 priority for us>> Please contact us>> Batson TEAM>>
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Batson Enterprises - Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS product lines is honored to be displaying for the 5th year at the largest Custom Rodbuilding Event in the World. We will be displaying over 300 different models of blanks, over 1000 plus Rodbuilding components ( From the MINI Guides to a #6 Aluminum Butt) and well over 50 Custom Built Rainshadow/Forecast rods, built by some of the Finest Craftsmen in
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We look forward to having those Custom rods and others on display for all to enjoy. Thank you for the supprt>> Bill Batson Batson Enterprises Inc TEAM>>>
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I believe it was a great move on Mudholes part to take advantage of the opportunity to get there catalogs into the rodbuilders hands. Bill Batson CEO Batson Enterprises Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS product lines www.batsonenterprises.com batson@batsonenterprises.co&#
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Those would be the Batson/ALPS new (LXN) Guidesthat we introduced last year. The features of these guides are as follows: * Exclusive Recessed Ring Design (RRD) creates enhanced gluing surface between the ring and guide frame for better durability. * Exclusive recessed ring design (RRD) also better protects the ring from impact. * Unique bracing shape adds strength without adding weight. *
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I would recommend taking a look at the XST1141F-TC from the Rainshadow line. Or as Tom mentioned taking a popping Blanks say an IP840 and extending it a foot to make it an 8 ft rod. I am sur you can find something in the Rainshadow/Forecast blanks line that wil fit this appplication. What are you fishing for and where, its always nice to know. Take a good look at the ALPS guides and the Forecas
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Capt Neil, the Batson TEAM would like a few. Come by and also get a new Rainshadow bb Cap, they are a different color this year> Thank you. Bill Batson CEO Batson Enterprises Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS product lines.. www.batsonenterprises.com batsone@batsoeneterprise

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Tom, I prefer a fast action blank for this application. My favorite Float rod for steelhead ( Largere Natives) is the XST1264F-TC the specs are as follows10'6" 2 pc, 10-17 lb test, 3/8 - 1 oz lure wts, fast action, medium power, 3.36 oz blank wt. You might want to go lighter depending on your application. I am sure there is someone out there on this board that has Spiral wrapped a simular
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American Rodsmiths in TX has a line of rods that has that design. They even go as far as insetting a ceramic ring in the hole. Bill Batson
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Either one of those that you mentioned will be fine for the Salt water applications. The SS316 obviously is the BEST (X series - XTCVS3TZG), but the TC W/O chrome is a close second TCVS3TCG. Both have been tested by an independant laboratory and have passed all expectations. I personally also test them on my salt water application rods and after years of abuse they look like new..so you get the
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Billy V, Would you please bring that Van Staal 300 with you ton the show. I will have ALL the ALPS seats and would like to look into why. I am compiling a list of what reels fit into what seats for future customer service. And maybe modifying some seats. Thank you. Bill Batson CEO Batson Enterprises Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS products www.batsonenterprises.com bats

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Neil, That would be great. The Long Islander series seems to be going well for you. It would be our pleasure to add some new models to that popular series. This is a great opportunity to shake and feel to find excatly what you need. Thank you for your support. Bill Batson CEO Batson Enterprises Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS product lines www.batsonenterprises.com batso
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Capt Neil Faulkner, We the Batson Team look forward to seeing you at the Big Show, please make sure to come by and give us a few minutes of your time. Wow it seems to be getting bigger and better daily. No where will you find so much Talent / commitment to this ART / Industry under one roof in the World. We are blessed to be able to be part of his great gathering and look forward to meeting a
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This is one of the reasons we developed and were the first to bring to the market the substrate SS316 on guides (X series). We have tested these guides up to 1200 hrs in an independant laboratory with NO coorosion. This is the reason such OEM manufacturers such as St. Croix and Cabelas (to name a few) use them on salt water applications. We clearly state in our catalog that the LTC guide plating
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The Batson Enterprises - Rainshadow/Forecast/Alps Team will be there with a 20' display of our products. I am looking forward to this show as we have developed the RCLB and the SS316 Guides for this market. It is going to be a good show for those who want to see , touch and talk to the folks that develop the Batson Product lines. We are there to support the Authorized distributors of our product
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Chuck, I look forward to seeing you at the show>> Will you be bringing the Die cut Fish decals with you to the show? I need to restock my personal stash>> Bill Batson CEO Batson Enterprises
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If there are any items that Batson Enterprises - Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS offers that you would want to pick up/Purcahse at the show please contact one of the Authorized diatributors of our products that will be there. Our distributors cannot bring everything that we offer so please contact them so thay can make sure to bring it with them. We will have almost everything we offer for all to see/
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I would like to take this opportunity on the last day of 2007 to personally & Publically THANK Tom Kirkman. He has gone far and above in his persuit to educate, bring fellow enthusiats together and bring a quality of professionalism to the Industry/Art of Rodbuilding. In know that this board and the insights of its members has helped the Batson Enterprises TEAM - Rainshadow/Forecast/ALPS ke
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Pavel, Thank you very much for the opportunity to share a little about the Batson Enterprises TEAM. Our presence in Poland is increasing daily due to the hard work of our distributor there . Mr Ireneusz Matuszewski - Fishing Center - Poland. Which we owe a great THANKS to for giving us the opportunity to Share our Vision with. Our presense in increasing all over the World due to many of you thr
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