Problem with Dobyns Savvy

LgMouthGambler · June 11, 2013, 12:53:33 PM

Well, I didn't want to have to do this, but I have a problem with this Dobyns Savvy Series I got from Ron. I bought this thing to be my new frog rod. I mounted my Curado200E7 spooled with 50# Power Pro to it, and tied on the pad crusher. I have been using this combo together for a few weeks, and have noticed a BIG problem now that I switched to the Dobyns. No matter how bad or slow the frog bite seems to get, I just cant seem to put the

thing down. I have to almost force myself to stop throwing this combo and pick up another rig. I just enjoy throwing frogs soo much more now with this stick. Its soo bad that Im gonna have to order a SS704C to mount my Chronarch50E to so that I will start using another rig more. I bet when you read this post at first you were a little shocked at a complaint being posted at the rod. Just thought I would have a little fun with you guys. I did send an email similar to this to Ron to get him, and he said he was sweating a bit at first.

If you don't have one, get one, this is the best frog rod I have ever used. Thanks again Ron.

SenkoGuru · June 11, 2013, 12:56:36 PM

Ahhhh, Nothing better than a good joke in the morning. Love it.

Down4ttown · June 11, 2013, 01:02:22 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 11, 2013, 12:53:33 PM
Well, I didn't want to have to do this, but I have a problem with this Dobyns Savvy Series I got from Ron. I bought this thing to be my new frog rod. I mounted my Curado200E7 spooled with 50# Power Pro to it, and tied on the pad crusher. I have been using this combo together for a few weeks, and have noticed a BIG problem now that I switched to the Dobyns. No matter how bad or slow the frog bite seems to get, I just cant seem to put the thing down. I have to almost force myself to stop throwing this combo and pick up another rig. I just enjoy throwing frogs soo much more now with this stick. Its soo bad that Im gonna have to order a SS704C to mount my Chronarch50E to so that I will start using another rig more. I bet when you read this post at first you were a little shocked at a complaint being posted at the rod. Just thought I would have a little fun with you guys. I did send an email similar to this to Ron to get him, and he said he was sweating a bit at first.

If you don't have one, get one, this is the best frog rod I have ever used. Thanks again Ron.

You sir are a sandbagger...

igdave39355 · June 11, 2013, 01:54:21 PM

same prob I have with a Champ 703c and Team Lews.

Mike Cork · June 11, 2013, 03:13:38 PM

LOL

Down4ttown · June 11, 2013, 04:17:04 PM

Quote from: igdave39355 on June 11, 2013, 01:54:21 PM
same prob I have with a Champ 703c and Team Lews.

The Team Lews pairs up almost awesomely to a Dobyns.

lunchbox · June 11, 2013, 11:38:10 PM

Heaven help you if you ever buy a Champion series.

caddyjoe77 · June 13, 2013, 02:24:07 PM

Quote from: lunchbox on June 11, 2013, 11:38:10 PM
Heaven help you if you ever buy a Champion series.

I just did from Ron

So what you are saying is...im screwed!!

Bigwrench · June 13, 2013, 04:24:21 PM

Quote from: lunchbox on June 11, 2013, 11:38:10 PM
Heaven help you if you ever buy a Champion series.

I agree !!
And if you try a DX series you will be spoiled for life !

Down4ttown · June 13, 2013, 04:55:33 PM

Quote from: Bigwrench on June 13, 2013, 04:24:21 PM
I agree !!
And if you try a DX series you will be spoiled for life !

Amen!

SenkoGuru · June 14, 2013, 11:00:20 PM

Quote from: Down4ttown on June 11, 2013, 04:17:04 PM
The Team Lews pairs up almost awesomely to a Dobyns.

I think that Team Lew's will pair up awesomely with any quality rod. I have never in my life time felt a more balanced rod & reel than my 7'1" White Ice with that Team Lew's on it. It is just a great reel and I have found it isn't fair to judge another rod against that White Ice unless it has that reel on it.

Makaira76 · June 14, 2013, 11:10:30 PM

I would like to try out a Lew but all of their top of the line don't come in left hand. Hopefully that will change soon.

cbburke · June 14, 2013, 11:12:04 PM

I was going

but then I knew the joke is on !

LgMouthGambler · June 15, 2013, 04:09:09 AM

Oh boy! Ordered another from Ron yesterday. Dobyns Savvy Series SS704C, I may have to find a support group.

JMGullo · June 15, 2013, 05:19:02 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 15, 2013, 04:09:09 AM
Oh boy! Ordered another from Ron yesterday. Dobyns Savvy Series SS704C, I may have to find a support group.

if you find one let me know!!! I have 16 in the boat and 2 more arrived yesterday a SS 703 SF and a 795 MLSB

West6550 · June 15, 2013, 03:08:54 PM

I agree! Never buy just one Dobyns.. I made the same mistake and will have to buy another soon.. dang it lol Never buy a Lew's to toss on the Dobyns! Its like pouring gas on a fire!

Makaira76 · June 15, 2013, 03:24:27 PM

So are Robyn's are like Pringles potato chips? Once you have one you gotta have more. Guess I should be looking for a heavy rod soon.

Canesfan · June 15, 2013, 07:41:56 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 15, 2013, 04:09:09 AM
Oh boy! Ordered another from Ron yesterday. Dobyns Savvy Series SS704C, I may have to find a support group.

That's my frog rod, love it. Have an Okuma Citrix with 50 Power Pro on it. Just have to learn how to catch a fish with it.

Gwamba · June 17, 2013, 10:10:31 AM

I'm throwing hollow body frogs on a 764C/Lew's SD/65#braid...Soft body frogs/buzzers on my 734C/Lews TP/50#braid...Love em!

Mike Bush · June 17, 2013, 01:19:30 PM

Quote from: Makaira76 on June 15, 2013, 03:24:27 PM
So are Dobyn's are like Pringles potato chips? Once you have one you gotta have more. Guess I should be looking for a heavy rod soon.

Yes...yes they are. Plan on buying two or three off the start.

Its the balance of the rod that makes people crazy about them. Not the only thing...but the first thing you will notice.