06-07-10, 04:03 PM | #1 |
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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
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Oh jeez, you even matched the reel color to the rod.
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One lucky bass-turd I tell you... That matching color of blue reel, blue trimmings on rod is SWWWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!
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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!
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loving the the color match up on that.
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I see that the handle is on the correct side! Nicely done.
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I beg to differ esquire.. Capt Mike
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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.
Yep, they're all on the correct side too! BB
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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!
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The Viento does indeed look extra fine perched on the Dobyns. Can't wait for a field report.
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Looks great! Now go get that new handle dirty with bass slime.
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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.
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BB I am interested to know how you like the rod after a few trips I have been looking into them myself .
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Very sweet lookin setup BigB! +1 on proper handle placement...
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Thanks guys!
I'm really liking the rod so far, and it probably won't be my last Dobyns. BB
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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
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