Did you buy the 705CBMF in the Dobyns? Or did you buy the 705CB Fast? Those are 2 completely different sticks and may be the reason why??? The 705CB Glass Fast action is the rod that everyone raves about because it's a super versatile crankbait rod that can handle A LOT. The 705CB Glass Mod Fast is ...

I always thought you were supposed to eat your food on top of all your tackle...it only makes sense, right?

Call up the Dobyns shop and they'll send you a new tip for free.

Get some Daiwa Samurai Braid in 70# and you're set. The Daiwa Samurai is way thinner and a lot more supple than Sufix or PowerPro.

The 704CB is the rod I've been using. As you might have read before, I used to use the 705CB until speaking with Richard Dobyns at last years ISE Sacramento. I was doing pretty good with the 705CB but at times, I felt I might be overworking the bait. 704CB has been better for me. I can work the bai...

I have the older Shimano Clarus, the one with the brown blank and full cork that's a 7' Med-Hvy Fast action rod that's perfect for this. I don't know if you could find one online somewhere, but this thing has a very soft tip that loads these baits very well.

How long ago was this billjaco?

I've been to several different shops, and find only a couple that have some type of blemish that would make me want to not purchase the rod...I've purchased 15 Dobyns since 2010 from different retailers online and in-store, and have never had to return one.

743 is fantastic for Senkos and Flukes. Haven't tried a Keitech on it yet...I have an unopened package cause I have so many other lures to use first.

Couldn't you cut a slit into the Ika almost like make it a split belly? Wouldn't that effectively increase your hookups because there's less plastic that the hook has to fold up?

Man, that whole thing about wraps, scrim, resin, etc. is all just bologna. When I first started bass fishing in 2008 I was reading forums, articles, watching videos, etc. trying to learn what makes a good rod, and what to look for when buying a rod...it all led me to wasting a ton of money on rods t...

I prefer the x-fast rod compared to a fast because I feel like you get more direct contact with the jig. I feel like I can tell what a bass is actually doing with the jig on an x-fast rod, and know it has it in its mouth so that I can set the hook. I tend to miss more fish on a fast rod because the ...

Just using a stock Chronarch D7 and it's perfect for me.

I really really really miss my Daiwa Sol though...I wish I would have never sold that sucker!!! That was THE PERFECT Senko reel.

I was using the 764CB RM for fishing jerks and would just sweep to the side, but it really was awkward and hard on your shoulder and wrist after a full day of ripping. I ended up going back to a 7' rod, but wonder what it would be like with a 6'6 or 6'3... Mike, just buy the 634CB and then sell me y...

You're not the only one in the boat with QC issues on your rods. There are a lot of pro staffers on pretty much all the fishing forums you can find, and it's a shame that rather than helping you find a solution to your problem they will just accuse you of bashing. I had the same experience with my D...

When I was on a guide trip in Florida with Billy Bob, his deck only has 6 foot rods...it felt sooooooooooo weird. I had the hardest time casting a spinnerbait with that short little rod! But yes, I'm very interested to see if anyone can chime in on this 634CB cause I would love to have one for ripba...