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Forecast A7
Key Features:

• Precision CNC machined from 6061T6 aluminum
• Complete with machined butt cap
• Can also be used as a small spin seat
• Wood and graphite inserts available
• Nuts feature raised knurling for non-slip tightening
• Nut features Delrin washer for smooth nut-to-nut and nut-to-slide band operation
Length mm (in)O.D.mm (in)I.D.mm (in)Front Hood
O.D.mm (in)		Suggested Rod
Weight Usage		Suggested CorkSuggested Reel Seat Shim
92mm(3.625)16.3mm(0.645)13.98mm(0.550)21.9mm(0.865)2-6wtFRHW7A-250
FRHW7S-250		SHIM/17/WI

Part NumberMaterial/Color/PlatingMSRP
A7C-BAluminum/Black Anodizing$12.44
A7C-SGAluminum/Shiny Gunsmoke Anodizing$12.44
 
SKELETON
Length mm (in)O.D.mm (in)I.D.mm (in)Front Hood
O.D.mm (in)		Suggested Rod
Weight Usage		Suggested CorkSuggested Reel Seat Shim
92mm(3.625)16.3mm(0.645)13.98mm(0.550)21.9mm(0.865)2-6wtFRHW7A-250
FRHW7S-250		N/A
Part NumberMaterial/Color/PlatingMSRP
A7SKC-BAluminum/Black Anodizing$10.53
A7SKC-SGAluminum/Shiny Gunsmoke Anodizing$10.53
 
INSERT
O.D.mm (in)I.D.mm (in)Length mm (in)
16.13mm(0.635)10.7mm(0.425)78.06mm(3.07)
Part NumberMaterial/ColorMSRP
A7-INS-GRWG3K Woven Graphite/Green$12.08
A7-INS-GWG3K Woven Graphite/Gray$10.72
A7-INS-EEngineered plywood/Ebony$11.08
A7-INS-R3K Woven Graphite/Rosewood$8.25
 
 
Forecast RA8L2
Key Features:

• Precision CNC machined from 6061T6 aluminum
• All models (SKC included) come complete with machined butt cap & trim ring to finish between bottom of the seat and cork fighting butt
• Nuts feature raised knurling for non-slip tightening
• Double nut design
• Perfect for large saltwater and spey rods
• Skeleton version works with woven graphite inserts
• Nut features Delrin washer for smooth nut-to-nut and nut-to-slide band operation

ALL ALUMINUM
Length mm (in)O.D.mm (in)I.D.mm (in)Front Hood
O.D.mm (in)		Suggested Rod
Weight Usage		Suggested CorkSuggested Reel Seat Shim
102.76mm(4.04)18.41mm(0.725)15.74mm(0.620)
13.46mm(0.530)**
**with insert		22.72(0.895)8-12wtFW7.375A-340/900
FW7.375S-340/900		SHIM/16/SPIN

Part NumberMaterial/Color/PlatingMSRP
RA8L2-BAluminum/Black Anodizing$21.53
RA8L2-SGAluminum/Shiny Gunsmoke Anodizing$21.53
 
SKELETON
Length mm (in)O.D.mm (in)I.D.mm (in)Front Hood
O.D.mm (in)		Suggested Rod
Weight Usage		Suggested CorkSuggested Reel Seat Shim
102.76mm(4.04)18.41mm(0.725)13.25mm(0.521)22.72(0.895)8-12wtFW7.375CA-340/.900
FW7.375CS-340/.900		SHIM/16/WG
Part NumberMaterial/Color/PlatingMSRP
RA8L2SKC-BAluminum/Black Anodizing$19.22
RA8L2SKC-SGAluminum/Shiny Gunsmoke Anodizing$19.22
 
INSERT
O.D.mm (in)I.D.mm (in)Length mm (in)
18.41mm(0.725)13.2mm(0.520)83.82mm(3.30)
Part NumberMaterial/ColorMSRP
RA8L2-INS-GWG3K Woven Graphite/Gray$14.67
RA8L2-INS-GRWG3K Woven Graphite/Green$15.42
 
 
 
Forecast A8.5L2

Key Features:

• Precision CNC machined from 6061T6 aluminum
• Complete w/machined trim ring to finish between bottom of seat and bottom of spey fighting butt
• Nuts feature raised knurling for non-slip tightening
• Batson exclusive design
• Perfect for large spey rods
• Nut features Delrin washer for smooth nut-to-nut and nut-to-slide band operation

Length mm (in)O.D.mm (in)I.D.mm (in)Front Hood
O.D.mm (in)		Suggested Rod
Weight Usage		Suggested CorkSuggested Reel Seat Shim
116.95mm(4.60)20.19mm(0.795)17.65mm(0.695)25.4mm(1.00)7-15wt speySFG/13.5
SBG-5.5		SHIM/18/CAST

Part NumberMaterial/Color/PlatingMSRP
A8.5L2-BAluminum/Black Anodizing$21.56
A8.5L2-SGAluminum/Shiny Gunsmoke Anodizing$21.56
 
Forecast RA8.5L2
Key Features:

• Precision CNC machined from 6061T6 aluminum
• Recessed front retainer
• Complete with machined trim ring to finish between bottom of seat and bottom of spey fighting butt
• Nuts feature raised knurling for non-slip tightening
• Batson exclusive design
• Perfect for large spey rods
• Woven graphite insert available
• Nut features Delrin washer for smooth nut-to-nut and nut-to-slide band operation

ALL ALUMINUM
Length mm (in)O.D.mm (in)I.D.mm (in)Front Hood
O.D.mm (in)		Suggested Rod
Weight Usage		Suggested CorkSuggested Reel Seat Shim
116.95mm(4.60)20.19mm(0.795)17.65mm(0.695)25.4mm(1.00)7-15wt speySFG/13.5
SBG-5.5		SHIM/18/CAST

Part NumberMaterial/Color/PlatingMSRP
RA8L2-BAluminum/Black Anodizing$21.53
RA8L2-SGAluminum/Shiny Gunsmoke Anodizing$21.53
 
SKELETON
Length mm (in)O.D.mm (in)I.D.mm (in)Front Hood
O.D.mm (in)		Suggested Rod
Weight Usage		Suggested CorkSuggested Reel Seat Shim
17.86mm(0.695)20.19mm(0.795)16.51mm(0.650)
w/woven insert		24.39mm(0.960)7-15wt speySFGCA13.5
SBG/5.5		SHIM/18/CAST
Part NumberMaterial/Color/PlatingMSRP
RA8.5L2SKC-BAluminum/Black Anodizing$21.08
RA8.5L2SKC-SGAluminum/Shiny Gunsmoke Anodizing$21.08
 
INSERT
O.D.mm (in)I.D.mm (in)Length mm (in)
20.19mm(0.795)16.51mm(0.650)108.6mm(4.25)
Part NumberMaterial/ColorMSRP
RA8L2-INS-GWG3K Woven Graphite/Gray$14.67
RA8L2-INS-GRWG3K Woven Graphite/Green$15.42
 
 
Forecast A16BP-B
Key Features:

• Our economy fly seat
• Double nut design
• Comes with rubber bottom cap
• Can also work as small spinning seat

ALL ALUMINUM
Length mm (in)O.D.mm (in)I.D.mm (in)Suggested Rod
Weight Usage		Suggested CorkSuggested Reel Seat Shim
105.10mm(4.13817.53mm(0.690)15.74mm(0.620)4-10wtFRHW7A-250
FRHW7S-250		SHIM/16/SPIN

Part NumberMaterial/Color/PlatingMSRP
A16BP-BAluminum/Black Anodizing$6.25
 
 
 
 

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