Dobyns - New Contender For The $100 Rod Catergory 2024
rippin-lips reply :
At this years Calssic Dobyns introduced the Fury series rod. Priced @ $109 and will be available in May. I like the look of it and hopefully it fishes just as good. Cork grip with eva butt grip.
ABW reply :
Oh boy.......
robster80 reply :
nice!
Fishinthefish reply :
I'll definitely be buying one of those for myself. I'll probably get a spinning rod setup since I do need one to start dock skipping around that time of year. The bright side is that's my birthday so my wife can't even argue with me. Thank you Dobyn!
coak reply :
That $100-125 price range is getting seriously tough to choose!
curtis9 reply :
I got to check it out at the expo today. Seems to be a nice rod. They are running a deal today if you buy a champ rod you get a free fury mailed to you
rippin-lips reply :
On 2/21/2015 at 5:47 AM, Penguino said:Looks sexy... but can it compete with the ***??
Well we won't know until May. Personally I don't like the *** due to the trigger on the reel seat. It digs into my ring finger. Nice blank though.
Fishinthefish reply :
On 2/21/2015 at 5:48 AM, curtis9 said:I got to check it out at the expo today. Seems to be a nice rod. They are running a deal today if you buy a champ rod you get a free fury mailed to you
Do you know if this applies to website orders as well?
curtis9 reply :
Not sure if the deal applies to other orders or just purchases made at the expo
robster80 reply :
never owned a dobyns but will now. lookn forward to this
ColdSVT reply :
Kinda excited to see one!
kickerfish1 reply :
Sort of the same color scheme as used on the Okuma Helios. Should be interesting if they will put this rod under their usual warranty program. Not sure if I will try one or not. Not a fan of the color scheme and if it fishes below the Savvy series it would be a deal breaker.
tbone1993 reply :
Glad I finally got to see one. I heard about it from a few guys that are close with dobyns and Gary. If they make a decent crankbait rod I'll grab one, if not i'm buying another champion.
Fishinthefish reply :
. I'll be trying it out in May. I'm also buying the new gloomis. I'll be writing a review on them. I'll let you know how they areOn 2/21/2015 at 10:28 AM, tbone1993 said:Glad I finally got to see one. I heard about it from a few guys that are close with dobyns and Gary. If they make a decent crankbait rod I'll grab one, if not i'm buying another champion.
Grantman83 reply :
Sweet Colors. I have a hawgtech handle that will go well with.
tbone1993 reply :
On 2/21/2015 at 10:33 AM, Fishinthefish said:. I'll be trying it out in May. I'm also buying the new gloomis. I'll be writing a review on them. I'll let you know how they are
May is the new date? They were talking April last I heard, that sucks I dont want to wait until then.
rippin-lips reply :
I like the color green so it appeals to me. Also the price tag. I have a few Dobyns that I got really good deals on but if it wasn't for the deals I don't think I'd of ever tried them out. I was perfectly happy fishing my endurances but they're gone now and I need to find a new rod that I like. Hopefully this one will be it.
Fishinthefish reply :
On 2/21/2015 at 11:03 AM, tbone1993 said:May is the new date? They were talking April last I heard, that sucks I dont want to wait until then.
My source isn't exactly what I'd consider top class reliable so it could be released sooner than May. I'm just going off what I've heard. If anyone has any information as far as the release date please let us know.
DirtyDeuceGoose reply :
Looks like a fury and an E6X would make quite the dynamic duo! I see both in my near future.
ChrisD46 reply :
I'll be a devil's advocate here : I would not get too excited yet - why would Dobyns want to hurt sales of the Savvy series with a rod that had performance well above it's price point ? That said , many believe the Savvy series to be merely "ok" and better to save for the Champion series which is the sweet spot of the Dobyns rod line up . Another concern would be economics - mainly economies to scale in production ... Can Dobyns contend against the likes of Abu Garcia ,Shimano , Okuma , *** , St. Croix , etc. at their own quality vs. quantity vs. price point game ? Don't get me wrong - I hope Dobyns knocks the $100 rod category out of the park ! I'm just suggesting there is some stiff competition in this $100 segment already and those OEM's I listed sure aren't going away any time soon !
Hogsticker reply :
My Savvy felt dead so I'm not holding my breath. It was nice for moving baits though. Quite balanced
lmbfisherman reply :
On 2/21/2015 at 9:21 PM, Hogsticker said:My Savvy felt dead so I'm not holding my breath. It was nice for moving baits though. Quite balanced
This is my feeling. I fished it and it was a dead stick, unless Dobyns figured something out...I am not holding my breath. Although Dobyns definitely could've figured something out and we have a new contender. Which would be a win for all anglers. This would mean the Savvy series probably is in the running to get replaced soon as who would want one if the Fury was that much better.
fisherrw reply :
x2On 2/21/2015 at 4:30 AM, robster80 said:nice!
SenkoGuru reply :
I do like the color green but I don't even like Dobyn's top of the line rod's so I might have to pass on this one.
PitchinJigz reply :
It's official, I'm switching to Dobyns rods!
cabrela reply :
On 2/21/2015 at 8:52 PM, ChrisD46 said:I'll be a devil's advocate here : I would not get too excited yet - why would Dobyns want to hurt sales of the Savvy series with a rod that had performance well above it's price point ? That said , many believe the Savvy series to be merely "ok" and better to save for the Champion series which is the sweet spot of the Dobyns rod line up . Another concern would be economics - mainly economies to scale in production ... Can Dobyns contend against the likes of Abu Garcia ,Shimano , Okuma , *** , St. Croix , etc. at their own quality vs. quantity vs. price point game ? Don't get me wrong - I hope Dobyns knocks the $100 rod category out of the park ! I'm just suggesting there is some stiff competition in this $100 segment already and those OEM's I listed sure aren't going away any time soon !
X2
cabrela reply :
Let us see what blank its on it (hopefully not like savy´s)....and just wish the hook keeper was like the cumara´s!
Would like to see some pics of the real seat and the handle....
tomustang reply :
http://dobynsrods.com/rods/fury/
11 choices so far. It seems like this will be picked over the savvy for those 11 based on the savvy's track record of replies from all over
David P reply :
On 2/21/2015 at 10:28 AM, tbone1993 said:Glad I finally got to see one. I heard about it from a few guys that are close with dobyns and Gary. If they make a decent crankbait rod I'll grab one, if not i'm buying another champion.
They're doing a 705CB cranking rod in the Fury series!
robster80 reply :
may pick up one for spinnerbaits. nice lookin rod
SenkoGuru reply :
I am most likely in the minority and I'm not trying to make any one angry but IMO the Savvy should have already been in the $100 price range.
stkbassn reply :
I hate to bring this up again if it's been talked to death but does anyone know what the deal is with this release...they said May, hmmm. Anyone know if the release has been pushed back?
deep reply :
On 5/28/2015 at 10:30 PM, stkbassn said:I hate to bring this up again if it's been talked to death but does anyone know what the deal is with this release...they said May, hmmm. Anyone know if the release has been pushed back?
Last chance tackle has/ had them.
WPCfishing reply :
Dobyns must be a good rod builder. A lot of you guys on this forum use them. I've never seen one.
robster80 reply :
my local tackle store handles Dobyns. im gonna go by there and tomorow and blow some more money hopefully theyll have the Fury in stock i definitely wanna handle one before i contemplate purchasing one
tomustang reply :
On 5/28/2015 at 10:45 PM, WPCfishing said:Dobyns must be a good rod builder. A lot of you on this forum guys use them. I've never seen one.
A long time ago you were able to buy them at cabelas, don't know what happened but there was a falling out.
HoosierHawgs reply :
A local place carries em here. Is there something ya'll don't like about the Savy series? If you wanted Dobyn's and lets say money wasn't an issue which rods would you buy? Or would you get a different brand?On 5/28/2015 at 10:45 PM, WPCfishing said:Dobyns must be a good rod builder. A lot of you on this forum guys use them. I've never seen one.
iabass8 reply :
On 5/28/2015 at 10:30 PM, stkbassn said:I hate to bring this up again if it's been talked to death but does anyone know what the deal is with this release...they said May, hmmm. Anyone know if the release has been pushed back?
They release didn't get pushed back. They posted earlier this month that they had been shipped to retailers. Retailers still have to receive them, update inventory, etc. I'm sure you'll start seeing them pop up within a week.
iabass8 reply :
On 5/28/2015 at 11:07 PM, jakob1010 said:A local place carries em here. Is there something ya'll don't like about the Savy series? If you wanted Dobyn's and lets say money wasn't an issue which rods would you buy? Or would you get a different brand?
DX for all bottom contact baits.
Depending on the quality of the Fury blank, either Fury or Savvy for moving baits. Savvy tapers are ideal for a lot of baits I throw i.e swim jigs/spinnerbaits/chatterbaits/swimbaits/frogs/etc
Champ CB for cranks.
The savvy are overpriced for what they are. Good 100$ rod. Not a good 180$ rod.
webertime reply :
I'm getting my 735 in the next day or so. My buddy has a couple and so far in hand (not out fishing yet) he loves them. IE I have no real info yet, but they are in peoples hands.
stkbassn reply :
Thanks for the replies. Sounds like they're making their way...I hope they'll be readily available soon. I want to try one. It's pretty exciting to see Dobyns release a rod in this price range. I've only ever owned a Champion Swimbait rod that I got a good deal on. Never had a Savvy.
rippin-lips reply :
I spoke with someone at Dobyns 2 weeks ago. Rods are being shipped to retailers already, and they'll be available very soon. Some places already have them. I specifically asked about the Fury blank verse the Savy blank. I was told it's a slightly cheaper blank, but they worked on developing it for 3 years before its release.
JGBassinAL reply :
You never know how a rod will turn out based on price. I have a boat load of customs and a lot of them are built on the Rainshadow RX7 blank, which I believe was the cheapest graphite blank Rainshadow had at the time. The sensitivity of that blank is better than most production rods IMO, even $250+ rods. It was definitely way more sensitive than a Dobyns Champion at about half the sticker price. Some cheaper blanks can just be special, so all those discounting this rod already because of price...don't. Look what *** did with the ***.
Cgrinder reply :
I'm going to reserve judgement until I get my hands on one. I want to be cautiously optimistic but Dobyns does not have a good track record of sensitivity relative to price. However, sensitivity is just one aspect of a rod's performance. I just wish they would do something with the locking nut and threads; that ECS seat + metal hood and uncovered nut just murders my fingers.
rippin-lips reply :
On 5/29/2015 at 2:44 AM, Cgrinder said:I'm going to reserve judgement until I get my hands on one. I want to be cautiously optimistic but Dobyns does not have a good track record of sensitivity relative to price. However, sensitivity is just one aspect of a rod's performance. I just wish they would do something with the locking nut and threads; that ECS seat + metal hood and uncovered nut just murders my fingers.
Are you talking about not having a fore grip? Maybe I'm just not picking up on what you're saying. The nut is flush with the threads once a reel is mounted and locked down. It seems they trim the reel seat threads just for this purpose. My falcon has about 1/4" or more of the threads showing once I tighten the nut down. My Volkey has a piece of Eva that covers the locking nut. Is that what you're talking about?
Cgrinder reply :
On 5/29/2015 at 3:10 AM, rippin-lips said:Are you talking about not having a fore grip? Maybe I'm just not picking up on what you're saying. The nut is flush with the threads once a reel is mounted and locked down. It seems they trim the reel seat threads just for this purpose. My falcon has about 1/4" or more of the threads showing once I tighten the nut down.
Yeah, you're correct. It's really not the threads that are the issue. Mostly I just want the locking nut from the Extremes to be on every rod series.
smalljaw67 reply :
On 5/29/2015 at 2:03 AM, JGBassinAL said:You never know how a rod will turn out based on price. I have a boat load of customs and a lot of them are built on the Rainshadow RX7 blank, which I believe was the cheapest graphite blank Rainshadow had at the time. The sensitivity of that blank is better than most production rods IMO, even $250+ rods. It was definitely way more sensitive than a Dobyns Champion at about half the sticker price. Some cheaper blanks can just be special, so all those discounting this rod already because of price...don't. Look what *** did with the ***.
I have 2 customs, one is on a Shakari blank and one is a Rainshadow RX-7 and that blank wasn't a joke, it was very sensitive and strong. It is a buyers market for sure, manufacturers are trying to stand out by making better and better rods at lower prices, some of these $100 rods are really nice.
tomustang reply :
On 5/29/2015 at 2:03 AM, JGBassinAL said:It was definitely way more sensitive than a Dobyns Champion at about half the sticker price
For clarification, does that sticker price include labor/guides/grip/seat/hardware/etc?
JGBassinAL reply :
On 5/29/2015 at 5:16 AM, tomustang said:For clarification, does that sticker price include labor/guides/grip/seat/hardware/etc?
Yes it does. That is my price tho as I have a deal with a custom company. But, regular price was still $80 give or take $10 less than a Dobyns Champion.
rippin-lips reply :
I own 2 champions and 1 extreme. They're nice rods, but I'd never pay retail for them. I hate to say it, but they aren't worth it. People are paying for the name. That's my opinion anyhow.
fishindad reply :
On 5/29/2015 at 5:45 AM, rippin-lips said:I own 2 champions and 1 extreme. They're nice rods, but I'd never pay retail for them. I hate to say it, but they aren't worth it. People are paying for the name. That's my opinion anyhow.
And opinions are like, well...
So, what rod brands DO you use? Loomis, St Croix, etc? You're paying for a name and overpaying in MY opinion. I own plenty of high end "overpriced" rods (GLX, IMX, Legend Extreme, LTB, Techna AV, Champion Extreme) with the exception of JDM. The way Gary Dobyns builds rods and runs his company is in my opinion the way Gary Loomis once did. Top notch. Dobyns caters to bass fishermen like no other rod company and I will bet his profit margin is nowhere near Loomis or St Croix. Not saying Dobyns is the innovator Loomis is when it comes to blank design but IMO Dobyns rods are the most balanced rods out there, bar none, especially for the price. And Gary D is a hard core bass fisherman, he's not building walleye rods and saltwater rods. The guy knows bass fishing. Not the lightest (which is measurable) but being lightest build doesn't mean balanced. Maybe not the most sensitive (am guessing that's the $550 + tax NRX) but that's subjective and always debatable. People get so caught up in rod weight, looks, name brand, etc. but the bottom line is how a rod feels and performs on the water for what we need it to do and the Champion series of rods are about the best balanced and best-feeling out there for a bass fisherman. There's 60 rods in the Champion line, choice of full and split grip. I'd take them over any rod lineup in that price range with possible exception of MB XX or 13 *** (neither of which I own so can't say for sure). It's like a BMW for a vehicle. People will pay top dollar to say and show they ride around in a BMW. But is it worth the price tag? Are they paying for the name?
SenkoGuru reply :
On 5/29/2015 at 5:45 AM, rippin-lips said:I own 2 champions and 1 extreme. They're nice rods, but I'd never pay retail for them. I hate to say it, but they aren't worth it. People are paying for the name. That's my opinion anyhow.
I agree 100% and I've never understood why every dobyn's thread always makes someone angry because of an opinion that is posted on them. I've never seen any other thread ever that brings out the anger like dobyn's threads. Never understood why though.
EDIT....TackleTour's review agreed with this also saying that the down side to champions was it was over priced. Quote from TT "- Considering some manufacturers are offering rods outfitted with SiC guides for under $200, just a little on the high end of the price curve" I have been attacked for saying this for over two years and now the majority is starting to say the same thing.
SenkoGuru reply :
On 5/29/2015 at 2:03 AM, JGBassinAL said:You never know how a rod will turn out based on price. I have a boat load of customs and a lot of them are built on the Rainshadow RX7 blank, which I believe was the cheapest graphite blank Rainshadow had at the time. The sensitivity of that blank is better than most production rods IMO, even $250+ rods. It was definitely way more sensitive than a Dobyns Champion at about half the sticker price. Some cheaper blanks can just be special, so all those discounting this rod already because of price...don't. Look what *** did with the ***.
Batson makes some really good stuff.
webertime reply :
Another Dobyns thread that will end in the death of Biggie and Tupac...
tomustang reply :
On 5/29/2015 at 10:43 AM, webertime said:Another Dobyns thread that will end in the death of Biggie and Tupac...
Did suge knight call for a hit?
EvanT123 reply :
What makes these dobyns so special besides a guide, handle and reel seat layout that balances them?
fishindad reply :
On 5/29/2015 at 10:36 AM, rippin-lips said:
I have a total of 3 Dobyns rods, a Champion and 2 Extremes. Therefore, I am not a 'fanboy' of any rod (or reel) company. There's pros and cons with every rod I use, Loomis, St Croix, Dobyns, Fenwick, etc. You had absolutely nothing positive to say about the rods other than they are overpriced. Guess you're a glass half empty guy who only has negative things to contribute. Do you get jealous of folks who drive Ranger or Lund boats because they're 'paying for the name'?
Incredible that almost no one has even seen, touched, or fished with the Fury rods and already the Dobyns 'haters' come out of the woodwork. Tell me Loomis or St Croix don't have rod lines that are overpriced and overrated. I'm not mad, just tired and disappointed at the moronic statements that sometimes get posted online.
rippin-lips reply :
On 5/29/2015 at 7:54 PM, fishindad said:I have a total of 3 Dobyns rods, a Champion and 2 Extremes. Therefore, I am not a 'fanboy' of any rod (or reel) company. There's pros and cons with every rod I use, Loomis, St Croix, Dobyns, Fenwick, etc. You had absolutely nothing positive to say about the rods other than they are overpriced. Guess you're a glass half empty guy who only has negative things to contribute. Do you get jealous of folks who drive Ranger or Lund boats because they're 'paying for the name'?
Incredible that almost no one has even seen, touched, or fished with the Fury rods and already the Dobyns 'haters' come out of the woodwork. Tell me Loomis or St Croix don't have rod lines that are overpriced and overrated. I'm not mad, just tired and disappointed at the moronic statements that sometimes get posted online.
You do realize I started this thread about the fury rod? Also that I said I spoke with Dobyns to get info on the blank verse the Savy? I didn't have anything bad to say about Dobyns. Except that they're are overpriced. Which is true to me. Doesn't mean I don't like them,own them, and fish them. It just means I would never pay full retail, or close to it.
ZB85 reply :
tell us how you really feel
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
tomustang reply :
Someone has to have handled a Fury by now
webertime reply :
I "MIGHT" have mine this afternoon definitely this weekend (735)
Chris186 reply :
I was thinking of trying one of these, I have a jig rod I need to replace that snapped on me last weekend.
PitchinJigz reply :
When is this line going to be released? They said in May and it's May 29th...
You'd think a more prestigious company like Dobyns would be on top of this stuff. Maybe come out with a release date and a pre-order system?
MarkH024 reply :
One of the old sponsors has them. www.beatthebigboxboys.com
rippin-lips reply :
On 5/30/2015 at 2:14 AM, PitchinJigz said:When is this line going to be released? They said in May and it's May 29th...
You'd think a more prestigious company like Dobyns would be on top of this stuff. Maybe come out with a release date and a pre-order system?
It's still May and it's been released for over a week now.
PitchinJigz reply :
On 5/30/2015 at 2:40 AM, rippin-lips said:It's still May and it's been released for over a week now.
Yes, I know it is still May. All I'm saying is they could have got way more hype over this if they had the release set up with Tackle Warehouse and had a certain date set. Not many people know where to get them right now and it isn't on any large retailers.
webertime reply :
I am holding in my hands a Dobyns Fury 735. It's pouring rain here so this is a "Living Room Pro Staff" review.
Straight as an arrow
Guides all in line
Cork is nice, not a lot of filler
Epoxy work is clean
Reel Seat lock nut has no extra threads showing when a reel is mounted.
Balance point is less than an inch in front of the front of the reel (Citica E and Lexa mounted)
3 Double foot guides, 6 single plus tip.
Looks awesome.
Compared to Veritas 766, Carrot Stix 7'6" H, Mojo 7'9" H, and Savy 735 it just feels better in the hand, not as unwieldy heavy/stiff pool cue feeling.
Doing the "floor to tip test" it feels and has a taper like a 7'MHF St Croix that spent 2 months in the gym (more power, same curve/action).
I'm impressed so far, very impressed.
dam0007 reply :
On 5/28/2015 at 10:45 PM, WPCfishing said:Dobyns must be a good rod builder. A lot of you guys on this forum use them. I've never seen one.
Great rods in the Champion line up. I love them for moving baits. Cranks jerks top water etc.
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