I've got a batson 1087 (thanks mike!). I've yet to build it and I actually had no intentions of buying it, but at that price I couldn't say no. Anyway---I've heard great things about them---actually not one negative and that is surprising given the grumpy nature of some fishermen. I'll have much more when I finish it or start it for that matter
I've also built a patriot 1209. I fished it last season jigging the canal. I was very happy with the way it performed. It throws up to 5oz. very well, but it is just a tad to soft in the tip IMHO for my liking. I think it would be a great rod to toss rubber up to 4oz and that is what I'm going to use it for.
It is my understanding that the patriot lines are made for AMTAK by all-star. If you can afford the cost I think everyone will agree the all-stars are better.
I've got a 1209 all star blank I'm working on. It's an awesome blank. If you're looking for a ditch stick you're search is over. The walls of the rod are thicker than the patriot.
Sorry for the rambling post!
Good luck and Tightlines,
Stroth
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