Batson rod blanks?

[steve]

Thank you Joe. I really don't mind fast action on some rods. Are the blanks light (in weight)?. Where can I buy one locally, if you know? Does the shop in New Bedford - CMS have them? Thanks again.

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by steve

Thank you Joe. I really don't mind fast action on some rods. Are the blanks light (in weight)?. Where can I buy one locally, if you know? Does the shop in New Bedford - CMS have them? Thanks again.

There are two older series useful for surf fishing, plus a new for this year "SUR" series which I know nothing about.

Their SW series are very similar in action to the original Sabre blanks, which I understand that a close friend of yours knows very well

The SU series are a faster actioned series similar to the All Star blanks.

The SW 1088 and the SU 1087 blanks are probably the ones you'd be most interested in.

CMS has the blanks and probably has a few ready-built rods on the racks.

I think that mike cc still has a decent supply of the blanks.

I don't know about current pricing, but the SW series used to be well under $100 for the 9' models, and the SU series were in the $110-$125 range--closer to $110 for the 9 footers.

A built 9' custom on the SW blank should run right about $200 from CMS.

[JFigliuolo]

Originally Posted by steve

Thank you Joe. I really don't mind fast action on some rods. Are the blanks light (in weight)?. Where can I buy one locally, if you know? Does the shop in New Bedford - CMS have them? Thanks again.

Very light, especially the SU series. MUCH ligter than the Lami GSB line. I agree w/mike. If you like a fast blank the SU1087 is probably the one you would like. You can throw up to 3 ounces. It will also toss eels well for a fast rod. I throw eels with the SU1088, but I really need to get a bigger eel for it to load well. It's not ideal, but it works for me.

Next time I stop by QL I'll let you check out the SU1088 if you haven't already. Yes CMS stocks them.

[JohnR]

Steve - they are pretty good blanks and like mentioned above, similar to the old Sabre blanks. Keep in mind they are 2 inches short do the 1088 nine foot is really like 8'10". Dave "F18" has built a few. I've built a few but I don't have a spinner you could try. I may have a conventional you could try though if you are interested.

The 1087 is nice but a little light IMO on decent eels. The 1088 is perfect for eels and plugs. Its also a bit lighter than the 1088 AllStar.

[MikeToole]

When you look at the 2008 Batson catalog it looks like they did away with the SU series except for the 2 piece SUR blank and they do not list SW blanks longer than 8'10". Anybody know anything about this?

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by MikeToole

When you look at the 2008 Batson catalog it looks like they did away with the SU series except for the 2 piece SUR blank and they do not list SW blanks longer than 8'10". Anybody know anything about this?

Apparentrly they will still build them as a special order item with a minimum blank committment from the shop. No idea what the "minimum commitment" number is. CMS will probably commit, though.

It has to do with shipping costs--anything longer than 8'10" is astronomical to ship. It's only cost effective in large lots--say 10 or more blanks at a shot.

[steve]

Wow! Thanks alot guy's. What a plethora of knowledge. I 'm fishing conventional now about 90 precent of the time, so I'm looking for a 8 to 9 footer. I might try Bob at Wickford. He makes a good one and is close. Thanks again!

[MikeToole]

Originally Posted by Mike P

Apparentrly they will still build them as a special order item with a minimum blank committment from the shop. No idea what the "minimum commitment" number is. CMS will probably commit, though.

It has to do with shipping costs--anything longer than 8'10" is astronomical to ship. It's only cost effective in large lots--say 10 or more blanks at a shot.

Thanks for the info. I was thinking it might be something like that when I saw most everything limited to the 8' 10" size.