Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting Rods

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Re: Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting Rods

Post by hoohoorjoo » Thu Jan 21, 2021 4:31 pm

That reel seat in the pic above has the threads trimmed about 3/8". This leaves no exposed threads when a reel is mounted, which is the way I want a rod to be. That does indicate that the rear grip is approximately 9 1/2" from butt to back edge of reel seat. This is how I want rod grip length to be indicated, since there's no standard length on reel seats. I know where a rod will fall along my forearm if I know that specific butt-to-reel-seat length.
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Re: Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting Rods

Post by Amir_zwara » Thu Jan 21, 2021 11:59 pm

I like the short threads as well. Visually clean with a reel installed.
I can try and get some pics under load when time allows. What weight weights should I use?
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Re: Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting Rods

Post by Houndfish » Fri Jan 22, 2021 6:05 am

Amir_zwara wrote:
Thu Jan 21, 2021 11:59 pm
I liked the short threads as well. Visually clean with a reel installed.
I can try and get some pics under load when time allows. What weight weights should I use?
Each end of the it's range would be ideal, but even it just loaded by hand would be fine, I am mostly looking to get an idea of how the tip behaves in relation to the top half of the blank.

Thanks!

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Re: Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting Rods

Post by Amir_zwara » Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:12 am

I'm no photographer, sorry, and I'm not setup to do this scientifically.... But I gave it a shot.
This is on the prototype model I have on hand at the moment. Exact same blank, but number of and spacing on guides is different. My production model is on loan.
The holder slipped a little in the last pic, but it still gives you what you're looking for I think.

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Re: Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting Rods

Post by Houndfish » Fri Jan 22, 2021 2:12 pm

Amir_zwara wrote:
Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:12 am

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Thanks, That’s exactly what I was looking for. That last picture has sold me on one, the 7’4” should make a great light inshore rod.

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Re: Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting Rods

Post by Amir_zwara » Sun Jan 24, 2021 3:26 pm

Houndfish wrote:
Fri Jan 22, 2021 2:12 pm

Thanks, That’s exactly what I was looking for. That last picture has sold me on one, the 7’4” should make a great light inshore rod.
No problem, happy to help. Let us know how it works for you, I don't think anyone has used one in anything but freshwater so far.
What do you inshore guys like to use for reels? Typical bfs or something different?

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Re: Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting Rods

Post by Houndfish » Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:00 am

Amir_zwara wrote:
Sun Jan 24, 2021 3:26 pm
Houndfish wrote:
Fri Jan 22, 2021 2:12 pm

Thanks, That’s exactly what I was looking for. That last picture has sold me on one, the 7’4” should make a great light inshore rod.
No problem, happy to help. Let us know how it works for you, I don't think anyone has used one in anything but freshwater so far.
What do you inshore guys like to use for reels? Typical bfs or something different?
In my case, I am fishing tidal rivers that feed the Chesapeake Bay, so the salinity levels are very low as compared to the Atlantic. So far I have been living dangerously and using Pixies, always taking care to rinse off my reels and open them up for a full clean more often.

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Re: Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting Rods

Post by Amir_zwara » Mon Jan 25, 2021 4:11 pm

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Was able to get a comparison of the Dobyns tip (R) to a Major Craft Speedstyle 64ul/bf (L).

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Re: Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting Rods

Post by FryDog_62 » Mon Feb 01, 2021 12:06 pm

Amir, now that we're Feb 1 any ideas when these rods will be in stock at outlets like TW, ALFC, etc?

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Re: Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting Rods

Post by Amir_zwara » Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:51 pm

To the best of my knowledge they're currently on a ship, along with the whole new Kaden series of rods, on their way over and expected at some point this month.
I have no idea what Dobyns' plans are for distribution to retailers. I know the initial shipment in December sold out quickly through the Dobyns Rods website.
My suggestion is to call Dobyns HQ and see if you could backorder one.

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Re: Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting Rods

Post by FryDog_62 » Tue Feb 02, 2021 1:29 pm

I have a credit at one of those retailers so am hoping it will be in stock soon... UPDATE: are able to order rods as backorder now if you pay for them, puts you in line first for when they arrive👍

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Re: Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting Rods

Post by Amir_zwara » Sat Feb 06, 2021 12:14 am

They are expected to arrive at Dobyns HQ some time next week.
No confirmation on what retailers will carry them.

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Re: Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting Rods

Post by slipperybob » Sat Feb 06, 2021 1:58 pm

Oh wow...will be watching for these. =D>
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Re: Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting Rods

Post by Houndfish » Wed Feb 10, 2021 5:03 pm

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Total weight is ~0.22oz.

Anyone with time on these rods think the 7'4" one would be able to both make long ass casts and give solid hooksets with a rig like this? I want to use the rod for both some light inshsore (1/8-3/16oz spoons and spinners) and some fw river fishing usings grubs on a dart head. A lot of the rivers I fish are full of wood, so I would like to be able to make the weedless option work.

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Re: Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting Rods

Post by Amir_zwara » Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:09 pm

.22oz is a little over 6grams.... it'll absolutely fly on the 7'4"

Thin wire hook, texposed, you'll be good. No thick wires, don't bury the point too deep.

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