One of my favorite rods that I built was the Batson SW1087 that I spiral wrapped. I love this rod, and for the money, you cannot beat the quality.
I've also built three fly rods on Batson blanks (I forget the exact blanks, but they are four, six, and twelve weights).
I'm just about to order six of the SWB70 Blanks, probably three of Lights for kid's spinning rods, one of the Mediums, and two of the Medium Heavy's. Except for the GUSA blank that I just got from Billy, the SWB70M and SWB70MH rods will be the "go to" rods being fished from my boat.
I plan to use all Batson components as well. I've been very impressed by the fly rod guides that I used from Batson, so these new rods will all be sourced from a single company.
This post edited by doyle007 06:27 PM 02/05/2008
I've also built three fly rods on Batson blanks (I forget the exact blanks, but they are four, six, and twelve weights).
I'm just about to order six of the SWB70 Blanks, probably three of Lights for kid's spinning rods, one of the Mediums, and two of the Medium Heavy's. Except for the GUSA blank that I just got from Billy, the SWB70M and SWB70MH rods will be the "go to" rods being fished from my boat.
I plan to use all Batson components as well. I've been very impressed by the fly rod guides that I used from Batson, so these new rods will all be sourced from a single company.
This post edited by doyle007 06:27 PM 02/05/2008