Danger anthony robinson!!! Danger!!!

nofearengineer · 08-01-12, 12:14 PM

Dobyn's Upgrade Event

http://www.thehookuptackle.com/dobyns.php

Tavery5 · 08-01-12, 01:13 PM

Looks like a great deal, but when I looked at the form you download, the terms you sign and agree to on it look quite different than the advertised terms.

bassinbob · 08-01-12, 04:47 PM

Shoot, they aren't taking Ugly Stix.

keithdog · 08-01-12, 06:17 PM

Thats a pretty good deal if you ask me. How many used rods could you sell at 70% of it's original value?

nobass · 08-01-12, 08:14 PM

good news for bait monkey i have none of those rods to trade for upgrade

BigBassin144 · 08-01-12, 08:28 PM

If I haven't told you enough yet Bryce, I really do hate you.

Here's the problem:

G. Loomis MBR844C IMX (that I really don't need, as I have 3 heavy powered rods) will get me $182 on trade in (more than I paid for it BTW). That makes a DX702SF a mere $138. I can even find a used one for under $200. At nearly 58% off retail, I don't see how I could NOT take advantage of this...

BB

Jrob78 · 08-01-12, 08:46 PM

Interesting, so I could get 100% value out of a 4 yr old Powell toward a Champion Extreme....that is very tempting.

rrw4258 · 08-11-12, 07:16 AM

Wait a minute, If i were to buy a powell max rod, for $130 I can then turn around and trade it in for a Champion Extreme.... something sounds fishy? Anybody tried this program yet?

Ryan

bcklash · 08-11-12, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrw4258

Wait a minute, If i were to buy a powell max rod, for $130 I can then turn around and trade it in for a Champion Extreme.... something sounds fishy? Anybody tried this program yet?

Ryan

Ryan, Read it again it will make sense.

bassboogieman · 08-11-12, 10:54 AM

LOL - Kistler rods are not included.

Even the people at Dobyn's know that those that own Kistler would never consider trading on a mere Dobyn's and it could, in no way, be considered an "upgrade".

rrw4258 · 08-11-12, 04:54 PM

Ahhh, I got it now... it was a little early when I first read it, and it sounded a little too good to be true... Still a good deal, but not as good as I origianlly thought!

Ryan

BigBassin144 · 08-11-12, 05:34 PM

Lol Ryan, now THAT I would've jumped on right away!

And for those that have never dealt with The Hook Up before, they are great. Very friendly and helpful on the phone. I wouldn't hesitate to order from them again.

BB

rrw4258 · 08-11-12, 05:40 PM

Well, regardless of the trade in.... I ended up buying a Dobyn's Champion Extreme DX703C... 7'MH casting rod, got it new a local dealer for $255 out the door. I figured why not, right? Now tomorrow, well see how it fishes!

Ryan

BigBassin144 · 08-11-12, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrw4258

Well, regardless of the trade in.... I ended up buying a Dobyn's Champion Extreme DX703C... 7'MH casting rod, got it new a local dealer for $255 out the door. I figured why not, right? Now tomorrow, well see how it fishes!

Ryan

I have the exact same rod and love it. It's a perfect mutli-tasker and paired with a small light reel (like my Daiwa Sol) it feels perfect in hand. Not to mention the casting ability of the Sol allows me to fish lures I'd usually move to a Med power rod for.

I'm really leaning towards a DX702SF for my Fuego 1500. I know you had one of these but it wasn't heavy enough to fish the weights you guys do out on the lake. Other than that, how'd you like it?

I'm kind of going back and forth between that and the DX742SF. Both rated as ML rods, but the 742 is about half a power heavier (or the 702 is half a power lighter).

BB

rrw4258 · 08-12-12, 05:13 AM

The DX702SF was a nice rod, I really liked it, but for the heavier weights of 3/8 + it was way to whippy of a rod. Trying to cast that 3/8 & 1/2 oz. dropshot was a like throwing a fiberglass ultralight for me. It was a really good rod if you are only going to go up to a 1/4 oz. on it, but on Erie 1/4 oz. weight just won't cut it. It had incredible feel though (even more so than my Kistlers, sorry Bruce

) and that is why I got it, becasue of the great sensitivity that the 702SF had. I would like to try a 703SF though, as I feel like it will handle the heavy weights better.

Ryan

bassboogieman · 08-12-12, 09:07 AM

NO problem!

In all seriousnes, if I were buying rods today - Dobyn's would one of my top 2 choices (vs St. Croix). While I really like the Kistler's I have, they are all pre-2010. As I've said before, today's Kistler rods are but a shadow of thier former older versions that were made in the USA. The China produced rods just do not measure up - and I'm no longer recommending the newer rods, based upon my experiences, because the Kistler's I use are not the Kistler rods you can get today. I guess I should even stop mentioning them in jest, which was my intent in the previous post, without a disclaimer about the currently available Kistler's (other than the Z-bone which I have no experience with, that's also a disclaimer).

BigBassin144 · 08-13-12, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrw4258

The DX702SF was a nice rod, I really liked it, but for the heavier weights of 3/8 + it was way to whippy of a rod. Trying to cast that 3/8 & 1/2 oz. dropshot was a like throwing a fiberglass ultralight for me. It was a really good rod if you are only going to go up to a 1/4 oz. on it, but on Erie 1/4 oz. weight just won't cut it. It had incredible feel though (even more so than my Kistlers, sorry Bruce

) and that is why I got it, becasue of the great sensitivity that the 702SF had. I would like to try a 703SF though, as I feel like it will handle the heavy weights better.

Ryan

I rarely stray from my trusty 3/16oz weight. If I do, it's usually upping to a 1/4oz to account for the wind. I would like the added length of the DX742SF though, even if it is about half a power heavier.

Bruce, I've said if before, Dobyns and St Croix make two of the best constructed and most consistent rods on the market. I can't compare performance, as I just can't get over the tip-heavy-ness of the Croix enough to buy one, but I don't think either are lacking. And you already know my opinion of Trey Kistler and the way he does business, regardless of the performance of the rods.

BB

bcklash · 08-27-12, 08:58 PM

Traded in a G-loomis rod that hasn't had a reel on it 3 yrs and got Dobyns Champion Series 684c ($219.99) for $82.00.

Jrob78 · 08-27-12, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcklash

Traded in a G-loomis rod that hasn't had a reel on it 3 yrs and got Dobyns Champion Series 684c ($219.99) for $82.00.

That's awesome! Can't beat that deal!

BigBassin144 · 08-30-12, 09:41 PM

Great deal Ron, you'll love that rod.

On a side note... WHY DID I LOOK AT THIS THREAD AGAIN!!! I almost made it to the end of the sale and now I want to trade up to that DX702SF...

BB

Jrob78 · 08-30-12, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Great deal Ron, you'll love that rod.

On a side note... WHY DID I LOOK AT THIS THREAD AGAIN!!! I almost made it to the end of the sale and now I want to trade up to that DX702SF...

BB

Do it....DO IT!!!!

bcklash · 09-05-12, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcklash

Traded in a G-loomis rod that hasn't had a reel on it 3 yrs and got Dobyns Champion Series 684c ($219.99) for $82.00.

Guess what was waiting on me when I got home this afternoon.

joedog · 09-06-12, 07:42 AM

Hey anyone know what they are doing with all the trade ins?

bcklash · 09-07-12, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joedog

Hey anyone know what they are doing with all the trade ins?

Ebay I think.

08-01-12, 12:14 PM	#1
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Danger anthony robinson!!! Danger!!! Dobyn's Upgrade Event http://www.thehookuptackle.com/dobyns.php __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

08-01-12, 01:13 PM	#2
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	Looks like a great deal, but when I looked at the form you download, the terms you sign and agree to on it look quite different than the advertised terms. __________________ They call me Ishmael

08-01-12, 04:47 PM	#3
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Shoot, they aren't taking Ugly Stix. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

08-01-12, 06:17 PM	#4
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Thats a pretty good deal if you ask me. How many used rods could you sell at 70% of it's original value? __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

08-01-12, 08:14 PM	#5
nobass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: clarksville, tn, Posts: 1,690	good news for bait monkey i have none of those rods to trade for upgrade __________________ the only easy day was yesterday

08-01-12, 08:28 PM	#6
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	If I haven't told you enough yet Bryce, I really do hate you. Here's the problem: G. Loomis MBR844C IMX (that I really don't need, as I have 3 heavy powered rods) will get me $182 on trade in (more than I paid for it BTW). That makes a DX702SF a mere $138. I can even find a used one for under $200. At nearly 58% off retail, I don't see how I could NOT take advantage of this... BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

08-01-12, 08:46 PM	#7
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Interesting, so I could get 100% value out of a 4 yr old Powell toward a Champion Extreme....that is very tempting. __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

08-11-12, 07:16 AM	#8
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	Wait a minute, If i were to buy a powell max rod, for $130 I can then turn around and trade it in for a Champion Extreme.... something sounds fishy? Anybody tried this program yet? Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

08-11-12, 10:54 AM	#10
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	LOL - Kistler rods are not included. Even the people at Dobyn's know that those that own Kistler would never consider trading on a mere Dobyn's and it could, in no way, be considered an "upgrade".

08-11-12, 04:54 PM	#11
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	Ahhh, I got it now... it was a little early when I first read it, and it sounded a little too good to be true... Still a good deal, but not as good as I origianlly thought! Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

08-11-12, 05:34 PM	#12
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Lol Ryan, now THAT I would've jumped on right away! And for those that have never dealt with The Hook Up before, they are great. Very friendly and helpful on the phone. I wouldn't hesitate to order from them again. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

08-11-12, 05:40 PM	#13
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	Well, regardless of the trade in.... I ended up buying a Dobyn's Champion Extreme DX703C... 7'MH casting rod, got it new a local dealer for $255 out the door. I figured why not, right? Now tomorrow, well see how it fishes! Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

08-12-12, 05:13 AM	#15
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	The DX702SF was a nice rod, I really liked it, but for the heavier weights of 3/8 + it was way to whippy of a rod. Trying to cast that 3/8 & 1/2 oz. dropshot was a like throwing a fiberglass ultralight for me. It was a really good rod if you are only going to go up to a 1/4 oz. on it, but on Erie 1/4 oz. weight just won't cut it. It had incredible feel though (even more so than my Kistlers, sorry Bruce ) and that is why I got it, becasue of the great sensitivity that the 702SF had. I would like to try a 703SF though, as I feel like it will handle the heavy weights better. Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

08-12-12, 09:07 AM	#16
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	NO problem! In all seriousnes, if I were buying rods today - Dobyn's would one of my top 2 choices (vs St. Croix). While I really like the Kistler's I have, they are all pre-2010. As I've said before, today's Kistler rods are but a shadow of thier former older versions that were made in the USA. The China produced rods just do not measure up - and I'm no longer recommending the newer rods, based upon my experiences, because the Kistler's I use are not the Kistler rods you can get today. I guess I should even stop mentioning them in jest, which was my intent in the previous post, without a disclaimer about the currently available Kistler's (other than the Z-bone which I have no experience with, that's also a disclaimer).

08-27-12, 08:58 PM	#18
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	Traded in a G-loomis rod that hasn't had a reel on it 3 yrs and got Dobyns Champion Series 684c ($219.99) for $82.00. __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

08-30-12, 09:41 PM	#20
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Great deal Ron, you'll love that rod. On a side note... WHY DID I LOOK AT THIS THREAD AGAIN!!! I almost made it to the end of the sale and now I want to trade up to that DX702SF... BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

09-06-12, 07:42 AM	#23
joedog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: JANESVILLE,WI. 53545 Posts: 3,415	Hey anyone know what they are doing with all the trade ins? __________________ "Fishing isn't life or death... it's more important than that."

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