Several years ago, I built a Batson RX6, 4 piece, 7 1/2 foot, 4/5 weight. I used an agate stripping guide, double foot guides, reversed half wells grip and a teak wood sliding band reel seat. I like fishing that rod for almost every outing. If I am trolling deep water in a lake, I'll go with the 8 1/2 foot, 4 piece, 5 weight Ross FW Essence that my daughter gave me. Here's a shot of the Batson;