Mighty tempted on the Dobyns Mav has
Just checked my bass gear
I have a Loomis IMX rod that is for the same application as this rod
Should I
1) get the Dobyns
Or
2) get E6X heavy crank rod
on the fence
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Re: on the fence
From my research only (I haven't used an old IMX) the DX is more sensitive that the older IMX rods. But if you already have a good rod, go the cranking route.
Many prefer the older IMX rods to the new ones so there really isn't a need to get rid of it.'
Or do what I would do and sell the IMX, and buy both rods...
Many prefer the older IMX rods to the new ones so there really isn't a need to get rid of it.'
Or do what I would do and sell the IMX, and buy both rods...
Re: on the fence
I'm getting a good chuckle out of this Jimmy "on the fence". Hehe,it was last year you were kinda riding the "tackle hoes" pretty good about having all the higher end gear. I'm sure you recall lol. Seems like maybe you're starting to lean towards the dark side now.
So I'll ask you the same thing you asked back then. Will that $400 Dobyns really catch you more fish than your Loomis. You still have to be at the right place, at the right time, with the right technique. After that, then sure there a subtleties with the Dobyns that could come into play.
I agree with Mav. Get yourself that heavy cranking rod if you really want to use that technique.
Cheers

So I'll ask you the same thing you asked back then. Will that $400 Dobyns really catch you more fish than your Loomis. You still have to be at the right place, at the right time, with the right technique. After that, then sure there a subtleties with the Dobyns that could come into play.
I agree with Mav. Get yourself that heavy cranking rod if you really want to use that technique.
Cheers
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Re: on the fence
I agree with Adam 

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Re: on the fence
Bi-Polar....
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Re: on the fence
LOL Yes I didsmitty55 wrote:I'm getting a good chuckle out of this Jimmy "on the fence". Hehe,it was last year you were kinda riding the "tackle hoes" pretty good about having all the higher end gear. I'm sure you recall lol. Seems like maybe you're starting to lean towards the dark side now.![]()
So I'll ask you the same thing you asked back then. Will that $400 Dobyns really catch you more fish than your Loomis. You still have to be at the right place, at the right time, with the right technique. After that, then sure there a subtleties with the Dobyns that could come into play.
I agree with Mav. Get yourself that heavy cranking rod if you really want to use that technique.
Cheers
Fact is. Most of my rods that I have accumulated over the years are Loomis rods.
A few years back I thinned the herd a bit too much and also had a few break (age, wear and tear etc)
SO I needed to find 3 or so rods to replace beloved ones that broke.
But I gotta say that 743 is slick. Craftsmanship is A-1! I can see why they love em!
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Re: on the fence
You will be required to purchase a Dobyns jersey nowJimmy_1 wrote: But I gotta say that 743 is slick. Craftsmanship is A-1! I can see why they love em!




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Re: on the fence
NO!
No jersey's and stickers....
No jersey's and stickers....