Every Dobyns Rods question you ever had... Answered by Gary Dobyns himself

[@HellaBass]

*Check out Dobyns selection at Omnia - **omnia.direct/Dobyns*

[@pdfahie]

This is like a two hour interactive buyers guide. Dobyns could put this transcript on their webpage, crazy informative! I feel like I almost have it memorized, but I have to keep re-listening anyway 😂

[@Shawn_Lai]

This is still probably the coolest and best interview with Gary who really broke down every single rod and action. It's awesome how much time he spent discussing all aspects. I love my dobyns rods and this just makes me love them more. Wish there was more of this type of content.

[@HellaBass]

I will do my best to get Gary on for another 2'ish hours this spring so you get a little more goodness

[@nawinchester]

I really like this casual style of conversation video where you can get authentic feedback and insight from Gary about the various things that he's done to build his rods and then how those rods perform and the different applications that people would use them for. Truly a really cool format that I hope gets a ton of views and feedback so you'll do it again.

[@HellaBass]

Thnx Nick, try to do it once per year with Gary

[@philschneider3747]

I caught the replay and just wanted to say thanks to you Rich and Gary for a great stream. Gary seems like a super down to earth guy with incredible fishing knowledge.

[@HellaBass]

Thnx Phil

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

Even watching this video a year later this is a great show. I’m not a big Dobyns user but I do own 1. I fish mostly Exprides and St. Croix but awesome to hear his reasoning behind different power and rod lines. Gary seems like a great guy and might have to check out some champions

[@tylerweers1188]

Great talk with Gary. Wealth of knowledge he has on the rods. Nice work Rich. I picked up a fury over the winter. It felt great the one day of fishing so far.

[@HellaBass]

Very nice, which Fury did you go with?

[@tylerweers1188]

@@HellaBass 703C, I use spinnerbaits a lot.

[@HellaBass]

@@tylerweers1188 great choice for that, I use same rod in Sierra for spinnerbaits

[@billcoerver4583]

Awesome live feed , only had a half hour to watch , just watched the re run. Great job Rich and Gary , love all 18 of my Dobyns rods. Trey set me on the path 4 years ago and I never looked back.

[@HellaBass]

Glad you enjoyed it Bill

[@GeorgeHamilton285]

I bought my first Dobyn’s because I heard you talk about them so much. Now I’ve got a bunch and it’s all I use. Love them. I’ll sure watch this video over and over.

[@HellaBass]

Awesome to hear Robert, what was your first Dobyns Rod?

[@tuber5129]

I suspect I’m like the majority of everyday bass fisherman who’ve tried many brands of rods. I bought into the NRX hype and had several of them. I’ve since sold all but one NRX and replaced them with Dobyns rods. I have a Fury, an Ecstasy and the rest are Champion and Extremes. I wouldn’t trade them for any brand out there. Dobyns warranty is also phenomenal.

[@grat8436]

Good show Hella thanks for asking my questions. I could talk or listen to Gary for hours

[@HellaBass]

Tried to get to most questions, but some fell threw the cracks

[@grat8436]

@@HellaBass just maybe we can get 722 xtasy spinning with a split grip. I prefer full handles on most all my rods except my dropshot.

[@HellaBass]

Make sense

[@michaelloucks4448]

Hey Rich thanks so much for this I'm switching rod companies to dobyns. Extremely informative hey Rich I can't believe the knowledge Gary has on rod building. Greatly appreciated for this. God bless you and Gary's family.

[@HellaBass]

Michael - Jan 10 evening, Gary is coming back on, try not to miss it!

[@michaelloucks4448]

@@HellaBass ok thanks

[@KeePReeLing]

Great stuff. Been using Dobyn’s rods since 2014. Best balancing rods I have ever used.

[@HellaBass]

Right on

[@scottemory72]

For the price I honestly don’t think you can beat the Kaden series. I bought my first Dobyns several years ago and they are the only rods I buy now. I have some Champs and a few rods in the Fury line, but those Kadens meet a nice price point and I absolutely love them, especially that Kaden Flip. I love your channel and I love the Dobyns talk; having Gary on is fun and the info is incredible.

[@HellaBass]

Thanks Scottie, my only Kaden is 735cb at the moment, probably going to add a bottom contact Kaden to the rotation this year, hearing too many good things

[@lsj8693]

Awesome Q&A! Enjoy Gary’s professional insight!

[@HellaBass]

Glad you enjoyed it! I did one other session with Gary if you are interested - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6GygWygprh-eqc

[@HellaBass]

Glad you enjoyed it! I did one other session with Gary if you are interested - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6GygWygprh-eqc

[@rickpurcell4920]

Hellabass, better months later but very good. Had not seen, heard, or read much on Gary and his recommendations on various rods. I do have a couple of his spinning rods, a DX743 that I use for shakieheads and a DC 733 that I use for multipurpose finesse fishing.

[@HellaBass]

Gary will be back Wed night Jan 10 8pm

[@CWdobro]

Great podcast! Ty. So I bought a Kaden 714 last at the recommendation from employee in Texas. I explained what I was looking for and we settled on the 714. The guy was super nice and helpful. I love the rod. Great for spinnerbaits, chatterbaits and worms. Not great on top water for me. They suggested this rod because I like a little heavier rod. I’m very happy with it. I just ordered the Kaden 713. Today I listened to this podcast and I am doubting my Kaden 713 purchase maybe I should have jumped to champion but Kaden price is perfect for me. My question is why is there hardly any reviews or videos about the Kaden series? Thanks!

[@pimppawfishing]

Gary’s interview are the best.

[@HellaBass]

True pleasure of an interview / chat

[@timtweet8149]

Caught you on the replay. I missed the live. Great info from y'all. I may get me a rod just to support you all. I lived in northern california before going into the Air Force for 30 years.

[@HellaBass]

IF you need any help picking out a rod to try, let me know. But I warn you, many find their first Dobyns is a slipper slope ;)

[@billcoerver4583]

Told Gary the BFS rods would fly off the shelf ! I actually got the first production model (700C) out of the Dobyns shop.

[@HellaBass]

Seems like you were spot on, I don't get the fascination but people seem to love them...

[@noelopez4965]

Great video! I can honestly say just solely on this video and Gary's honesty I'm going to buy a champion rod. It will be my first Dobyns rod.

[@HellaBass]

Good choice! Which one you thinking about getting?

[@noelopez4965]

@@HellaBass I got to talk to Gary so it started with a sierra 734 and a XP 734. About a month later I added a BFS701, SA 703, SA 735, DC702, DC733, and a DC736CB.

[@HellaBass]

Wow. Very cool!

[@account2292]

Love my Furys. First $100+ rods. My 705CB has served me well this year!

[@HellaBass]

That 705cb is Dobyns #1 selling rod!

[@marvinstubbs]

@HELLABASS LOOK FOR A ROD FOR BIG SNOOK AND RED FISH A GOOD INSHORE FISHING ROD

[@HellaBass]

I've never really done inshore fishing, I'd call the number on Dobyns site and ask for Bryce, ask him

[@marvinstubbs]

@@HellaBass thank you

[@HellaBass]

@@marvinstubbs no worries 👍

[@ehug2332]

I have roughly 10 dobyns rods with the most expensive being a champ XP cranking rod that I hardly ever use. Not a mistake just don't crank much do to vegetation and style I guess. I live in Michigan fish a lot of small grass lakes. Using a fury 734 currently for my jig skipping and chatterbaits, Fury 735 for frogging, also have a Colt 734. Looking to have a dedicated jig rod to skip docks with and a dedicated chatterbait rod. Those are likely going to be my go to techniques for next year. I originally thought that I would be looking at a DX for jigs and continue to use the Fury 734 for chatterbaits. Would a DX be the way to go still, I was hoping to see a huge difference in sensitivity with the jump in price? If the Seira 734 is that good of a chatterbait rod and it's one of 3 go to techniques, should I go that route instead? So many options!

[@howsbubbs]

Awsome show

[@HellaBass]

Thnx Howard

[@jonhaller9241]

Man I wish I had tuned in for this one. I have converted to mostly Falcon rods but I can’t seem to part with my Fury 734! It is just such a bombproof rod. I can do so much with it. And the 704 is amazing too! So balanced and versatile. The 704 is my go to Trap rod!

[@HellaBass]

Both great rod companies!

[@robertbrandywine]

I broke the only Falcon rod I had by poking a snapping turtle's shell with it. I didn't poke very hard, either. I'm pretty sure none of my lower-priced rods would have broken doing that.

[@jonhaller9241]

@@robertbrandywine to be fair that’s not really what the rod is supposed to be used for soooooooo.

[@MoMan.88]

Awesome stuff 🎣

[@HellaBass]

Glad you enjoyed

[@Shawn_Lai]

The Dobyns glass chatterbait rods 735 and 736 I think are THE BEST composite rods. They aren't thick and heavy like other brands and the action and power are perfect for 3/8 and 1/2 bladed jigs. Great lipless rods too. I always had issues setting the hook with bladed jigs until I used those rods and I just have to reel set it. It will set the hook by itself.

[@minhly4058]

I am look for a good chatter bait can you please be more detail on which one ? Did you choose the KD735bc

[@HellaBass]

SA734c

[@Shawn_Lai]

@Minh ly might be a little late response, but I am referring to the Champion XP 735CB Glass & 736CB Glass rods. They are composite, with glass tips and graphite through the handle. 735CB Glass has softer tip, better for grass. 736CB Glass is more powerful and the tip is not as soft as the 735CB. 735CB would be good for lipless also. I like the 735CB for 3/8 and 736CB for 1/2 although you could throw both on either. I just like the extra power in the 736CB. The BEST part of Dobyns composite (Glass) rods is that their rod size is not super fat or thick like other brands. They are basically the same rod diameter as their graphite rods.

[@Justin-tp3lr]

That's what's getting me is the power ratings on the rods. I am looking for a great chatterbait and square bill rod, as well as a swim jig rod

[@HellaBass]

You want a rod to do all those or 3 different rods?

[@Justin-tp3lr]

@@HellaBass 3 different, I throw a lot of the kid 1.5s and wiggle warts.

[@HellaBass]

@@Justin-tp3lr Chatterbait Rod - Sierra 734c Swim Jig Rod - Champion 734c or Kaden 714c Square Bill Rod - Fury or Champion 705cb omnia.direct/Dobyns

[@ProstheticsandOrthotics]

Any recommendations on a rod for throwing weightless flukes on one of the cheaper rod models? Zoom super flukes specifically. Thank you in advance!

[@HellaBass]

Spinning or casting, either way probably a 703 or 733

[@ProstheticsandOrthotics]

@@HellaBass I’ll pick up the 703 casting thanks for your recommendation

[@HellaBass]

Right on 🤘

[@420GrizzlyDipper]

I just purchased a DC 805cb. Is it still a viable option to throw 10XD's or anything big enough to get to 20 to 25 feet of water and still make good bottom contact ?

[@HellaBass]

Not a huge deep cranker, but I would think so yes

[@pdfahie]

My first two champion rod purchases can be blamed directly on this episode 🤣 and I will have at least one more undetermined champion purchase this coming Black Friday 😏

[@AM-we6en]

Looking to get a dobyns drop shot rod. Is there one in the sierra or kaden series?

[@HellaBass]

Kaden 712sf would be my pick - omnia.direct/KadenSpin

[@AM-we6en]

@@HellaBass Dude thank you so much for responding!

[@HellaBass]

@@AM-we6en No problem buddy

[@mbohlandfishing]

What was the 724 Xtasy built for? Looking into it.

[@HellaBass]

I would use that for bottom contact rods up to 3/8oz or maybe even half oz. 12-17lb fluoro

[@mbohlandfishing]

@@HellaBass how would it work for fishing jigs or lighter plastics around docks? I like a softer rod because I have a pretty big hookset. 744 is a bit long for me up close and personal too.

[@HellaBass]

@MBohlandFishing depends if you are comparing to the DX744 or XP744. The 724 is more like the action of the DX744 but the 725 would be more similar to XP744 jig special rod. I use a DX705c around docks, nobody says I don't set hard enough 😳

[@mbohlandfishing]

@@HellaBass i am talking xp 744.. I just personally feel like I lose fish with stiffer rods so it messes with my confidence a bit. So that’s why I was leaning 724. Thanks for the suggestions!

[@HellaBass]

Not a problem, glad to help

[@dropment5408]

I want to but a Kaden 713 or 714. Im using it for spinnerbaits, swimjigs, belly weighted swimbaits and buzzbait with 15lb floro. What rod woulf fit best?

[@HellaBass]

I lean 714c to cover all those

[@dropment5408]

@@HellaBass also I read that the xp734 is slower in the tip vs a kaden but the price kills me. Too bad the seirra line doesn't offer full grip

[@HellaBass]

If you can get over the grip thing, the Sierra 734 is a great all purpose rod

[@AntonioGarcia-es1lo]

What’s the best kaden rod for chatter bait?

[@HellaBass]

Same price point I would go Sierra 734c, but if you have to go Kaden, 713 or 743c

[@BlessedDr3w]

Looking for a new jig rod. I primarily throw 3/8-3/4oz. I can't decide between the champion 735 or the 744. Mainly skipping docks and edges of pads. I think I saw you went with the 744. So many people just love that old 735c so I'm struggling to pull the trigger on my first champion series. What are your thoughts comparing the two?

[@HellaBass]

Drew - Great question. Short answer neither would be a bad option. The 744 has a little more tip to it and the 735 has a touch more backbone. I own both rods. I think with dock skipping being one of the techniques, I would choose 735c. Feel free to us emy code at Omnia to save a few bucks if that helps you.

[@BlessedDr3w]

@@HellaBass I ended up ordering the 735c, thanks for the feedback. Dobyns website had a blowout on a 766 Flip Roumbanis Champ XP series which was half off so I went that route for punching pads. I'll definitely use your Omnia link in the future though! I know how important those affiliate links can be for growing online marketers. Keep up the great content and keep a line tight!

[@joneitson2113]

703c or 704c for weightless senkos to 1/16 to 1/4 bullet weights. Looking at the fury line up.

[@HellaBass]

Both would work, slight edge to 703

[@raymondfrancoeur5544]

What rod should I use for swim bait for 3nces swimbait

[@HellaBass]

3 oz Swimbaits?

[@joekuhl3500]

Awesome stream! My only complaint is that its only 2 hrs long! Seems like a real stand up guy!

[@HellaBass]

Joel, have you caught this one as well? kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6GygWygprh-eqc

[@joekuhl3500]

@@HellaBass I think I seen a little of it before but Im watching it now! thanks

[@joekuhl3500]

@@HellaBass I needed a new jig rod so I ordered the DX745 since Gary said it was his favorite jig rod in the DX series! Your content is game changing man, thanks!

[@HellaBass]

Love that rod, I have two!

[@leojeidy1143]

Think I'll have to pick up a rod or two to try. He sealed the deal when he said he didn't buy into that stuff about the rod having to let the bass suck in the bait.I don't believe that either. I have yet to watch a bass adjust his attack speed to the speed of the bait then try to suck it in from behind.

[@HellaBass]

Love the way that Gary tells you like he sees it. If you need any help picking out a Dobyns to try, I am glad to help!

[@ratbird3290]

As a bank fisherman in MA, I want a 71ft or less rod but looking for something in dobyns champion, sierra or fury line for chatterbaits (3/8 with trailer). Fishing small ponds and resovoires. Will a 705cb get the job done?

[@HellaBass]

I would get a Fury 703c or Sierra 704c as great do it all rods! omnia.direct/FuryCast

[@AM-we6en]

The 705cb rod is awesome. I love it. Also works great with a ned rig

[@dramag27]

I'd like a rod for jigs, Texas rigs, swim jigs, and some flipping into cover Which rod in the champion series would be best?

[@HellaBass]

I would probably go with the DC744c Jig Rod Special - omnia.direct/DobynsXPfgc Also, here is a video of my first impressions of that rod > kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJXJlWVphJmXkJo

[@troymichaelson510]

Dobyns Rods have awesome customer service and awesome Rods Great Rods at all price points…You shouldn’t abuse any Rod but at some point any Rod will break…..but as far as balance and sensitivity and technique specific……Can’t beat a Dobyns

[@HellaBass]

💯💯

[@420GrizzlyDipper]

Middle Tennessee retailers need a larger variety of dobyns rods.

[@HellaBass]

Which shops in particular?

[@Michaelpruis]

Dobyns!? I finally found a victory crosshair... I can't afford more rods lol Did you admit it's a phoenix in this steam?

[@HellaBass]

I did not admit to any such decision.....

[@bowtech94]

Anyone got any info on champ 764

[@HellaBass]

Got two of them, 6" mag drafts, 3/4oz+ chatterbaitd, chicken jigs, football jigs, crigs, lots of uses

[@bowtech94]

@@HellaBass yea I recently sold a 7’5 heavy it wasn’t a Dobyns. I used it for mag draft small A rigs, and jigs. Was thinking a 764 would be a good comparison to that rod.

[@NorthWoodsWes]

Dobyns baby!

[@ctdoutdoors]

Dang it, I missed this one. Wanted to ask him why he spells my name wrong all the damn time.

[@HellaBass]

He may ask the same of you.... 😅

[@Pablo-mz5ie]

Looking for a casting 3/8 squarebill rod. 704? 705?

[@HellaBass]

I like the 705cb better for squarebills, 704cb is more of a jerkbait / flat side crank rod for me

[@Pablo-mz5ie]

@@HellaBass Ok, thank you!

[@Pablo-mz5ie]

@@HellaBass 685cb is the same action but shorter?

[@HellaBass]

@Pablo not sure, never fished or held a 685c, but I feel the 684cb is softer than 704cb

[@Pablo-mz5ie]

@@HellaBass Ok!! Thank you so much!

[@mojo_dojo_]

caught my very first large mouth with a dobyns rod, will forever be a customer

[@HellaBass]

very nice, which model?

[@mojo_dojo_]

@@HellaBass fury 705cb 😎

[@HellaBass]

@@mojo_dojo_ Good choice, I think Gary said that is their #1 selling rod!

[@JuanGarcia-mo1zo]

When’s the next one?

[@saingolee7267]

First time buying dobyns (got the xtasy) and came in last Friday. Took it out first time today, first smallmouth on it, set the hook and the rod broke in half. SMH. Now on to warranty defect claim. Will see how this goes. Kind of disappointed.

[@HellaBass]

That's a bummer, can happen with any rod, how a company stands behind the product when it does is important. I would call the Dobyns shop tomorrow morning

[@saingolee7267]

Update - sent the rod in and within 2 days got a new one at the door. I’m very please! Going to take it out on Labor Day and see how it goes. Might grab another Xtasy and also try out the HP. They got a new customer in me.

[@HellaBass]

Has your replacement rod held up?

[@joshmcintyre8790]

SA734 is the greatest moving bait rod on the planet.

[@HellaBass]

super underrated

[@nicpaolo7940]

Still begging for a 756 and a 794 Xtasy

[@84FrankDaTank]

I never knew their rods were built in China.

[@HellaBass]

So much of our gear is

[@Shawn_Lai]

Sorry I missed it brotha. Watching on the road back

[@HellaBass]

Drive safe my man! How was Chick?

[@Shawn_Lai]

@@HellaBass chick was disappointing lol... pretty rough weather the 3 days I was there but I stayed a day at watts bar and caught some nice ones there.

[@HellaBass]

Kinda of sounds like Nickajack and Watts Bar are more fun to fish these days

[@MackWhite-d6s]

@@HellaBasslet me tell you, i live in tennessee and my fav lakes for smallies are watauga and fort patrick henry. got a 9.1 pound smallie on watauga

[@HellaBass]

@@MackWhite-d6s wow

[@morganyoder4277]

Still am a dobyns exclusive user.

[@HellaBass]

Same same

[@morganyoder4277]

@@HellaBass that was a great stream there, went back and watched it last night.

[@HellaBass]

#ReplayGang!

[@morganyoder4277]

@@HellaBass you already know, all 2 hrs of it.

[@guitarwelsh]

Just make everything black

[@ethanyangswag]

3rd time listening

[@HellaBass]

Pick up any new nuggets?