January 4th 2023

Tackle Tour Review of Eternity RX10 BFS Build 

BFS (Bait Finesse System) rod builds are becoming very popular very quick.  Tackle Tour reviews their custom BFS build created on Eternity RX10 model ETES72ML.

Check out this great RX10 performance review and detailed specs put together by Cal over at TackleTour.com.  He built an ultra light, ultra sensitive BFS rod on one of the finest blanks Rainshadow offers.  Cal's article doesn't just do a great job of highlighting the features of Rainshadow's flagship freshwater rod blank series, it also provides an interesting view into his own unique processes when designing and building a custom fishing rod.

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November 2nd 2022

A Batson Visit with Rod Building Industry Legend Garry Land

Garry pays a visit to Batson HQ and explores the Olympic Peninsula.  Bill and Garry talk rod building history and swap a few good stories.

We're always glad to get a visit from the great Garry Land.  Click below to read our bio on Garry and checkout his interview with Bill Batson.  

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September 20th 2022

Albacore Tuna Fishing with Team Rainshadow and Far Corners Sportfishing

Join the Batson Crew for a day of albacore fishing off Washington's Pacific Coast with Team Rainshadow Pro Staff Charter - Far Corners Sportfishing.

Every summer the Batson family and staff gear up for one of our favorite offshore fisheries - albacore tuna.  Anglers run 30-80 miles offshore to the Pacific's continental shelf to chase these long-finned beauties.  Click below to get the full story and see the Batson Crew give their Rainshadow rods a workout.   

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December 5th 2022

Why Industry Pros Do Business with Batson

Batson proudly serves the fishing industry's most successful custom fishing rod builders, distributors, OEM fishing rod manufacturers, and fishing charters.  See what they have to say about us.

"In my business, QUALITY is extremely important and we can honestly say that when we send out rods with the Batson blanks, guides, and reels seats, we can feel confident that the customer will be 100% satisfied and they are getting a true quality custom made rod that they can enjoy for many years."  - Bryan Connley, Connley Fishing

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November 6th 2022

From Redfish Champs to Redfish G.O.A.T.s

Sean O'Connell and Edward Adams Win 2022 Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship

It’s rare in the world of professional tournament angling for a team to post back-to-back wins, let alone 4 or 5.

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