Batson

I think there may be some confusion happening folks. Batson Enterprises is a wholesale only operation. You can view items on our website and some of them like Alps guides you are able to add to a wish list which can be printed or saved as PDF and emailed to a dealer (there is also a dealer finder.) But we are indeed a wholesale only company and don't offer direct sales via our website. Thanks. -Geoff batsonenterprises.com

At the risk of sounding redundant and like a salesman, I second the RX6 and Revelation suggestions. Our lower priced blanks are not low value and we take great pride in the fact that they perform at a very high level. You won't be left wanting for the proper aciton or power, and certainly not for durability. -Geoff batsonenterprises.com

It ain't gettin used enough if there's not epoxy drops all over your base sections! You really know you're crankin em out when you have thread trimmings from following builds stuck in the epoxy drops from the previous ones. I smell a possible facebook photo contest for the most well-used Alps Wrapper comming... Fine cork work by the way.

Yes you do need some sort of money to order stuff Just remember when buying, you could go and buy a few different drying machines etc.. But its hard to beat a power wrapper with a drying machine built in thread carrier. Just depends on how much you want to get into it and how much you want to spend. Keep us up to date!

Thank you for your support!! Also check out the new offerings that came out for the new fishing tackle year!! Thank you for your support!! Also check out the new offerings that came out for the new fishing tackle year!! ( Btw, you mean RainShadow right? Thank you for your support!! Also check out the new offerings that came out for the new fishing tackle year!!

Just checking in.. What did you decide?

Go custom! You can get one built that will blow you away for that price! Also its built properly!!

Well if you talk about quality, just go to custom rods.. You can get everything you want in any way!!

True.. Its funny that there are a ton of private labels and oem's that use our products.. Most don't know unless they go the distance!

S Hovanec, You have started a ball rolling really fast now BTW, I like the hidden RainShadow XSB rod!!

Not to steal a thread, our blank designer was ST Croix's product guy for over 17+ years! Our blanks will be very similar to what your looking for.

None of it is difficult... Just watch a ton of videos and enjoy! I think the best quote I have ever heard was from the infamous Docski!! He says: "Its not about perfection, its about progression." If you need help again our youtube should provide good feedback: https://www.youtube.com/user/BatsonEnterprises

Yup... I know agreed! We as a company want customs to flourish. But how do we tell people? The only way for others to know is people such as yourself spreading the word! Yes.. Actually go to Bass Pro shops or your local dealer and actually look at all the rods. Even check if they have spined properly as well. You will find interesting facts when looked closely.

No you do not have to. What are you using to dry your rod after finish coat? 3 min hand twist?

Well what is not break the bank? There are great blanks all over the price range. We carry the RainShadow and NFC lines. Check out our websites. What is our budget? What type of bass fishing rod is it?

Agreed with MickD! Do not go and try rod building on an expensive blank as your first build. Go and build on something like our RX6 or even a SPG EGlass blank.. This way you get some experience in building. So much information on how to build, where to build, etc.. Watch as many videos as you can. We will be releasing a good series on how to build. So far this is what we have: https://www.youtube.com/user/BatsonEnterprises

Yes in short! Its like comparing apples to oranges

We will be there FishinDaddy! Come by our booth!! See all the new stuff including a new spin seat we are releasing! PM me.. I have something for you

We sell blanks and components as well. But here is the point. Once you get into rod building and customizing, all of a sudden you start to question the built rods that you were buying. Were they really selling a rod for what it was worth or was a jewelry on a just ok blank?? Im all in favor of built rods too. Built rods make it super convenient to buy. A few built rod manufacturers make amazing rods for both low end and high end rods.. But they are few and far between especially when you get into rod building. If you look at our website: http://alpsforecast.com/products/handle-kits/forecast-handle-kits/ Most of these "handle kits" found on built rods are all the same. Now price: Retails for $25.00-50.00 or so.. So if you buy a rod that is lets say $200 and the "handle" looks no different than the kits we have formed, are you getting a blank that is $150-175?? I can answer it by saying no! Our Eternity2 which is top of the line is in that price range. Some say its the cream of the crop when it comes to rod blanks. But looking at it for performance vs cost. You get both and build it any way you want! Where it gets expensive is saying, I don't want a "handle kit" I want a MVT Toray reel seat. Ok well that reel seat is $50.00 alone. You get the picture now.

Wow.. I couldn't do that!! LOL kudos to you!!

Wow! Did I just see you cut the rear grip off an NRX?

The avids are great rods.. But saving up and getting better rods is always the best route! Ever think of getting them custom? They aren't as expensive as you think and you can get the rods built however you want them! And to prove the cost factor. Medium priced rods = $200-$250 If you built them exactly the way they appear, your cost would be in the $125 range.. Expensive rods = $400-$600 If you built them exactly the way they appear, your cost would be in the $200-$250 range.. You do have the costs of equipment etc.. but this is amortized in how many rods your building. If your going to build 10-12 rods or so.. I would say the setup for rod building would cost around $400 with a decent power wrapper and your supplies. So over 10 rods that means your equipment costs is about $40.00 a rod. But this allows you to build anything at any time in any fashion! FYI, Where rod building gets expensive tends to be upgrading your components to higher end since now you can afford it. Ask away if you have any questions. Also go to our https://www.youtube.com/user/BatsonEnterprisesfor info how to build. If you see this video, even our President and CEO build rods!

Wow nice build!! Keep an eye out at this years ICAST event! Some new products are coming out from us to surely wow you!!

https://www.youtube.com/user/BatsonEnterprises Depending on how expensive you want to get into it, depends on the equipment you choose. Most start off with some sort of Hand Wrapper then progress into a power wrapper. The supplies just depends as well. Several companies have starter kits to begin rod building and like most here say, we are here to help in anyway.

Live in Washington? You should come on by!