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10-09-2013, 08:35 PM #1Senior Member
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Rod for specks and reds
Was wondering if anyone here has used the Batson Imb843, Ip843, or Sp843 to build a rod and how it performed? Looking for something that you can finesse a bait for trout but still have enough ass to put a 10+lb red in the boat fairly quickly
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10-09-2013, 09:03 PM #2Member
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I built an ip843 great trout rod
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I have built a few of the Sp843 for trout rods and have no complaints.
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Havent gotten a chance to go by The rod room and shake them yet How did it handle large trout and reds? Just don't want to not have enough backbone if a big fish decides to eat. The person this is for is known to bring home several 7# + trout on a regular basis
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The IP843 is a great blank for trout if your going to be throwing light weight baits, such as a shrimp and a hook, or small fin fish. The IP844 would be better for your hard baits and carolina rigs
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