Legendary GARY DOBYNS Bass Fishing Interview - Q&A - Rods & Reels Review

[@HellaBass]

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[@pineomt]

Dobyns is a legend.

[@HellaBass]

truly a treat to have on the stream

[@rodgermerritt8067]

Need more of these Dobyns Rods Q&As great to hear the background on the lines.. Thanks for sharing..I keep coming back to re listen to this..

[@HellaBass]

Rodger,, i assume you have watched this one as well??? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qF6uZIajicmpl8k

[@Jerry-xx8dx]

I'm embarrassed to say this, being as a big of a bass nerd I am, this is the first interview I've listened to with Gary. Wow, what a real, honest, and trustable guy! Definitely a dobyns fan now. BTW, the mike long question 🤣

[@HellaBass]

For sure, that is one of the main reasons I wanted to get him on because I knew a lot of people would find him relatable and learn a ton

[@HellaBass]

*Audio Only Podcast Version Available Here - **anchor.fm/hellabass/episodes/36---Deep-Dive-w-Gary-Dobyns-elpqdo*

[@HellaBass]

*Time Line for Discussion* Start - 0:00 Move to TX - 1:55 Kaden Series Release - 3:55 Trout & Panfish Rods - 4:30 Signature Sobi & Bull Shad Rods - 5:05 40% Off Sale - 11:01 Blanks, Rod Design & How to Choose Rod Length - 14:10 Dobyns Tackle - 21:45 Sierra vs Kadens 27:25 How Big is Dobyns : 31:50 How did Xtasy come about - 36:30 Best Square Bill Rod - 39:20 Buzzbait Rods - 47:45 Fluke Rod - 59:10 Best Finesse Spinning Rods - 1:00:10 Hook Keeper Designs - 1:03:35 Kadens vs Champion XPs - 1:06:30 Glide Bait Rod - 1:13:55 Rod Maintenance Tips - 1:14:35 Smallie Hair Jig Rod - 1:26:50 Fish2Win? - 1:31:25 Favorite Jerkbaits - 1:35:45 Why Buy an Xtasy? - 1:42:40 Dobyns Pro Staff - 1:48:35 Wrapping Up - 2:00:45

[@pimppawfishing]

Just came across your interview with Gary . Fantastic job . Dobyns is my number one reason I found my lost love for bass fishing . I really enjoyed the questions and insight . Thanks

[@HellaBass]

Awesome! Thank you! Hope to have Gary on again soon!

[@mikekrikshiunas5317]

Never met Gary but what a cool guy !!

[@HellaBass]

For sure Mike, he was a pleasure to hang with on the Live Stream

[@Jon-nz3dm]

1:18:05 I was as deep in addiction as one can be, got sober but couldn't stay sober. Tried 12 step programs and everything but the only thing that actually kept me sober was going back to my childhood favorite thing to do aka bass fishing. So Gary is certainly not wrong. It saved my freedom, possibly my life.

[@HellaBass]

That's great Jon!

[@davidsedlacek3855]

Thank you Hellabass and Gary, appreciate your time...great rod chat about great rods!

[@HellaBass]

Thnx David, glad you enjoyed it

[@tonyboone3799]

Only 132 likes? This was an amazing 2 hours of nerding out. Lol

[@HellaBass]

I think my core viewers are intimidated by that 👍🏻button, lol, they think it will steal their identity somehow

[@tonyboone3799]

HellaBass I’m an engineer. Never fished a tournament. Maybe never will. But I own 7 (soon to be 8) Dobyns. They’re all I have now. But listening to him talk and the passion for quality is awesome.

[@Shawn_Lai]

Pretty awesome learning from Gary. Thanks for bringing him on!

[@HellaBass]

Trust me, I enjoyed as much as the rest of you :)

[@mdegeorge1]

Reaffirmed that Gary’s a good guy in general and makes good rod lines for every budget. Was kind of leery to watch this because sometimes the person turns out not to be what you thought and ruins your perception of them. Enjoyed this thoroughly. ✌🏻

[@HellaBass]

Great to hear MJD

[@dong8307]

Thanks for streaming this. Just saw this randomly and subscribed.

[@HellaBass]

Awesome Don! Glad you bumped into it!

[@sobifishing]

Awesome livestream guys 👊 Happy Days

[@HellaBass]

🤘🤘🤘🤘 bunch of people asked about some Sobi rod, told them not to bother unless fishing for walleyes 😁😉

[@buzzjet1914]

Great interview! Love Gary and Dobyns rods. It was nice to learn more about them and the design process of rods

[@HellaBass]

Thanks Patrick, lot of rod knowledge in that big ol' head LOL

[@abgr5747]

I’m glad I learned cheap labor from people living in poverty makes these rods over seas ..I wonder if they sleep at their work stations??

[@pj3p488]

Awesome 2 hours well spent. I can listen to Gary any time. Waiting for my 21st rod this morning. A second XP702C which is one of the most fun rods ever.

[@HellaBass]

PJ3P, 21 sounds like a nice starter's kit!! LOL J/K. I agree, love fishing neds and other finesse on my XP702SF

[@jrod2208]

I wish I knew about the Kaden Jerkbait, I bought the sierra 6-8 which is great too

[@HellaBass]

SA683c???

[@robriley8008]

Well, after watching this , every rod I buy from now on will have the Dobyns name on it. Not only do i get the best quality rod available, but I support an Amercan company, and promote the craft. I will reccommend Dobyns rod to everyone I know. I only have one now a Fury 733c and really like it a lot and am looking forward to getting more time with it.

[@HellaBass]

Thnx Rob, I feel much the same way supporting the Dobyns Brand

[@abgr5747]

Dobyns are made in China pal do some research..Just owned buy an American

[@abgr5747]

@@HellaBass you know there made in China you liar 🤥

[@HellaBass]

I never said they were American made and neither did Rob, honestly most of them are made in other parts of Asian not China

[@robriley8008]

@@abgr5747 I understand that they are not made in the US , however , they are designed in the US , quality controlled by Gary Dobyns and supported by the organization he has built. As far as I can tell from this video and the research I have done he is passionate about his rods and their reputation, he has certainly built a following with consistent quality matched to the specific technique they are intended for. I have researched some and find 3 US blank makers (who also make rods) none of them appear to be as focused as Dobyns is on their product, may be excellent rods, but I dont find the assortment or the following that Dobyns has. Listening to this video I am convinced that Dobyns is focused on producing the best rod they can at the various price ranges with the very best materials they can procure. Using the rod I have also tells me this, for my style of fishing and in my price range, I will spend a few extra bucks and get a Dobyns unless their quality changes, and from what I can tell so far, that isnt likely to happen. This is only my opinion and what I have found from using the rods. Tight Lines !

[@chrisarnett1702]

Yes

[@richwarren2475]

Rich this really was a treat to watch. Great job, great questions and great company. Gary knows what he's doing and he seems happy which is great also. Thanks and Happy Holidays to All! Richard Warren N.Y.

[@HellaBass]

Thnx for the kind words!

[@jayd2535]

Great interview ty

[@HellaBass]

Thnx for checking it out Jay

[@19ADAM80]

Dobyns all the way! 👍🏼

[@HellaBass]

Amen Brotha!

[@kodiak5405]

He's such an honest guy

[@HellaBass]

For sure

[@kodiak5405]

@@HellaBass Never had a Dobyns before but I've been looking at the Champs, Kadens, and Sierra's while watching this

[@HellaBass]

Hit me up if you have any questions, I have fishing with a lot of different models

[@jadeolin8514]

Why is this man not on more podcasts? He seems a great interview

[@HellaBass]

Think I need to get him on for round 2 this winter

[@pineomt]

I use 740c to slay smallies on clear water lake. Mostly throw okashira screwheads. Fantastic rod.

[@HellaBass]

What LB line on that setup?

[@pineomt]

@@HellaBass 10lb braid to 6-8lb FC leader. Aldebaren BFS reel.

[@HellaBass]

Cool thnx

[@JaredKirkwood]

Hellabass, great interview. The repetitive thing I heard that is very important to Gary is rod balance, however, that balance is affected by the reel mounted to the rod. Where is Gary's ideal balance point for the rod and reel combo and how should we fine-tune it?

[@HellaBass]

Excellent question and will file that question away for a future conversation

[@NuteDobbs]

Best show ever!

[@HellaBass]

It was one of the most fun to record

[@evanmadson]

My first Dobyns rod comes this week can’t wait to take it out

[@HellaBass]

What did you order bud?

[@evanmadson]

@@HellaBass I got the 7’3” MH Fury rod. Didn’t realize ur from Minnesota man that’s awesome I’m in red wing, check out my new Instagram under Midwest Finesse. Trying to network n bring together MN anglers n show real fishin best I can! Love the channel man

[@HellaBass]

Nice, I am in Lakeville, not far away. I just didna few videos on Pool 4. Send me a DM on Insta @HellaBass

[@farmerbill1957]

Great show. Full of knowledge. Love my champion rods. Thanks

[@HellaBass]

For sure, I have rods from the Colt to the Extremes, all good tools for different applications

[@nickcavazos5718]

I'm a avg height guy at 5'8" and I like a longer rod with a shorter handle. My ideal length is around 7'3-7''6" and 8ft swimbait rods. Feels awkward to me to fish anything under 7. But I throw poppers on a 6'9" and jerkabits on a 6'10". Even from the bank it works.

[@HellaBass]

Good insight Nick! I think request shorter rods is often in people's heads

[@johnpilcherfishing5156]

I thought I had accomplished alot winning 20 boats. He just showed me. Lol. 40 boats is unreal. Craziness!!

[@HellaBass]

Yeah, Gary was next level back in the day, I got nothing to brag about compared to that

[@johnpilcherfishing5156]

@@HellaBass after 13 years of same trails and accomplishing 20 boats. You kinda start to lose your drive as far as goals. This video has just gave me purpose and new goals for new year. Beat 40 boat wins. Lol

[@HellaBass]

That is probably why I fish the BASS Nation stuff, drives me to keep trying to win that Natty and make the Bassmaster Classic through the grass roots

[@cristameckler]

A underspin would be nice to the tackle box....

[@edwardsoltys5368]

Kadens are awesome

[@HellaBass]

Yeah, I have some FOMO from missing out on first run, going to be trying a few for sure

[@ralphmiller9503]

Damn I missed it live

[@HellaBass]

No worries, replay and podcast version are up

[@PunchFishing]

Mmm rods.

[@HellaBass]

no shortage of rod talk in this one

[@Garminrules]

All good rods come from guys named gary

[@HellaBass]

My favorite rods certainly do

[@abgr5747]

Like your channel but just tell the truth people are not that naive nowadays..Of course you like free rods man you ain’t fooling me just insulting..lol

[@HellaBass]

Not sure what I have lied about.... also, I don't get free rods.

[@abgr5747]

@@HellaBass your talking about employees having bad shifts when they live in poverty..your not lieing just not telling the truth

[@abgr5747]

@@HellaBass tell Gary to throw you a few rods he’s saving money on cheap labor ..tight lines I’m done ..btw I do like your channel especially when you have Eric

[@exconcurly]

Maybe if you didn't make all your rods in communist china by slaves you wouldn't have to worry about shipping,the rods are heavy and break easy,overpriced eye candy