Oh How the Monkey...

BigBassin144 · 06-07-10, 04:03 PM

LOVES SALES!!

(the monkey actually took it easy on me since I agreed to post that link to the TW 15% off sale!)

Well, I figured I could take some out of my graduation money for a little graduation present for myself. So, along with some rod and reel covers and a spool of line. Here is it along with some VERY first impressions:

My new Senko/Worm rod!

Paired with my Daiwa Viento. A great combo, visually and ergonomically.

I was very impressed with it as I slid it out of that cardboard tube. Visually, a GREAT looking rod. I haven't gone over it super thoroughly yet, but upon a quick first check, nothing wrong.

Fuji ECS reel seat, very nice and very comfortable. I gotta give Dobyns points for sticking with what works here!

I went with the split grip, even though the rear grip is a little small. I casted it a bit, and it didn't seem too bad. Time will tell.

The butt cap, displaying the Dobyns Rods logo. Very nice. Not as cool looking as an aluminum one (like on the Vendetta) but much more durable.

The cork, while it has some filler, is still high grade. Less pits than my Loomis IMX. A look at the cork and the nice blue trim, another very good looking touch.

Let's not forget, one thing Dobyns Rods are known for: their balance. The rod balances about 6-7" inches from the mid point of the reel seat without my Viento. Respectable for a 7' rod, and this is a 7'3"!

With my Viento, a Great match! While fishing with it for about 15 minutes, I forgot several times that I was fishing with a rod over 7'.

A more detailed review and comparison to a Loomis MBR843 IMX to come later this year, along with more pics!

If the rod lives up to the first impressions (which I think it will), this will definitely not be my last Dobyns Rod.

BB

WTL · 06-07-10, 04:08 PM

Oh jeez, you even matched the reel color to the rod.

Nice.

Backwater Charlie · 06-07-10, 04:34 PM

One lucky bass-turd I tell you... That matching color of blue reel, blue trimmings on rod is SWWWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!

Jrob78 · 06-07-10, 04:36 PM

That's awesome Anthony! I was beginning to wonder if you were going to do it. If the rod even comes close to living up to its reputation I think you will be very happy. The Viento looks great on it too!

JerseyFisher · 06-07-10, 06:34 PM

loving the the color match up on that.

3dkicker · 06-07-10, 08:38 PM

I see that the handle is on the correct side! Nicely done.

Captmikestarrett · 06-07-10, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3dkicker

I see that the handle is on the correct side! Nicely done.

I beg to differ esquire..

Capt Mike

BigBassin144 · 06-07-10, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WTL

Oh jeez, you even matched the reel color to the rod.

Nice.

Didn't even do it on purpose. Just always loved my Viento and the Twitchin' Bar for Senko fishing. So when the Dobyns matched it, it was even better. They do look great together.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3dkicker

I see that the handle is on the correct side! Nicely done.

Yep, they're all on the correct side too!

BB

Bassboss · 06-07-10, 09:45 PM

Had to change my pants after looking at the pics man! AWSOME looking combo, simply a work of art, great pics! Can't wait to see the more pics with the review!

You're one lucky son of a gun man.. I envy you!

nofearengineer · 06-07-10, 09:53 PM

The Viento does indeed look extra fine perched on the Dobyns. Can't wait for a field report.

Bender · 06-07-10, 11:48 PM

Looks great! Now go get that new handle dirty with bass slime.

islandbass · 06-08-10, 04:54 AM

Man, that's a super sweet looking setup you have, Anthony. Since the reel handle is on the correct side, let me know if you need any help field testing it. The color coordination and matching of the reel and rod is quite remarkable.

dave · 06-08-10, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captmikestarrett

I beg to differ esquire..

Capt Mike

Pipe down RIGHTY.

Jim80 · 06-08-10, 10:54 PM

BB I am interested to know how you like the rod after a few trips I have been looking into them myself .

Jim

MallenManson · 06-09-10, 07:23 AM

Very sweet lookin setup BigB! +1 on proper handle placement...

BigBassin144 · 06-09-10, 04:18 PM

Thanks guys!

I'm really liking the rod so far, and it probably won't be my last Dobyns.

BB

zooker · 06-09-10, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captmikestarrett

I beg to differ esquire..

Capt Mike

calm done mikey there is no WRONG side, on a reel handle..ya don't HAVE to like it you just HAVE to do it...

it can't be fuglier than that skeet reese pos setup he has. wid dat ugly yeller abu on it..-geto is still spinning in his grave when he found out they painted his reel YELLOW...

actually i like it though a better reel than a veintro is needed on a dobber rod..

zooker

zooker

06-07-10, 04:03 PM	#1
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Oh How the Monkey... LOVES SALES!! (the monkey actually took it easy on me since I agreed to post that link to the TW 15% off sale!) Well, I figured I could take some out of my graduation money for a little graduation present for myself. So, along with some rod and reel covers and a spool of line. Here is it along with some VERY first impressions: My new Senko/Worm rod! Paired with my Daiwa Viento. A great combo, visually and ergonomically. I was very impressed with it as I slid it out of that cardboard tube. Visually, a GREAT looking rod. I haven't gone over it super thoroughly yet, but upon a quick first check, nothing wrong. Fuji ECS reel seat, very nice and very comfortable. I gotta give Dobyns points for sticking with what works here! I went with the split grip, even though the rear grip is a little small. I casted it a bit, and it didn't seem too bad. Time will tell. The butt cap, displaying the Dobyns Rods logo. Very nice. Not as cool looking as an aluminum one (like on the Vendetta) but much more durable. The cork, while it has some filler, is still high grade. Less pits than my Loomis IMX. A look at the cork and the nice blue trim, another very good looking touch. Let's not forget, one thing Dobyns Rods are known for: their balance. The rod balances about 6-7" inches from the mid point of the reel seat without my Viento. Respectable for a 7' rod, and this is a 7'3"! With my Viento, a Great match! While fishing with it for about 15 minutes, I forgot several times that I was fishing with a rod over 7'. A more detailed review and comparison to a Loomis MBR843 IMX to come later this year, along with more pics! If the rod lives up to the first impressions (which I think it will), this will definitely not be my last Dobyns Rod. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

06-07-10, 04:34 PM	#3
Backwater Charlie BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Littcarr, KY Posts: 299	One lucky bass-turd I tell you... That matching color of blue reel, blue trimmings on rod is SWWWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET! __________________ It was THIS BIG <---------------------------->

06-07-10, 08:38 PM	#6
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	I see that the handle is on the correct side! Nicely done. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

06-07-10, 09:45 PM	#9
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Had to change my pants after looking at the pics man! AWSOME looking combo, simply a work of art, great pics! Can't wait to see the more pics with the review! You're one lucky son of a gun man.. I envy you! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die. Last edited by Bassboss; 06-07-10 at 09:54 PM.

06-07-10, 09:53 PM	#10
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	The Viento does indeed look extra fine perched on the Dobyns. Can't wait for a field report. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

06-07-10, 04:08 PM	#2
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Oh jeez, you even matched the reel color to the rod. Nice.

06-07-10, 04:36 PM	#4
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	That's awesome Anthony! I was beginning to wonder if you were going to do it. If the rod even comes close to living up to its reputation I think you will be very happy. The Viento looks great on it too!

06-07-10, 06:34 PM	#5
JerseyFisher BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 156	loving the the color match up on that.

06-07-10, 11:48 PM	#11
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	Looks great! Now go get that new handle dirty with bass slime.

06-08-10, 04:54 AM	#12
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	Man, that's a super sweet looking setup you have, Anthony. Since the reel handle is on the correct side, let me know if you need any help field testing it. The color coordination and matching of the reel and rod is quite remarkable. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

06-08-10, 10:54 PM	#14
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	BB I am interested to know how you like the rod after a few trips I have been looking into them myself . Jim __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

06-09-10, 07:23 AM	#15
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	Very sweet lookin setup BigB! +1 on proper handle placement... __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

06-09-10, 04:18 PM	#16
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Thanks guys! I'm really liking the rod so far, and it probably won't be my last Dobyns. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

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