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by Dink Dawg
Wed Apr 03, 2019 3:19 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Who is the MOST over rated ?
Replies: 233
Views: 425099

Re: Who is the MOST over rated ?

This was an interesting read. Then again, I had the time. Just waiting for my bowel prep to take effect.
by Dink Dawg
Wed Dec 26, 2018 4:39 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: What’s your 2019 Rod to have?
Replies: 61
Views: 31112

Re: What’s your 2019 Rod to have?

Thinking a Dobyns Xtasy 755C would be the deal.
by Dink Dawg
Fri Dec 21, 2018 10:48 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Daiwa Zillion TW HD 2018
Replies: 31
Views: 15702

Re: Daiwa Zillion TW HD 2018

I guess I'm a little late. I have a Diawa Zillion HD Mag Sealed in 7.3 to 1. The handle was just to large for me as were the foam grips. I dropped to a 90 MM handle. Line capacity is substantial on my stock spool. Hat supersized me is the ability to pitch plastics with a little 1/4 ounce. The platfo...
by Dink Dawg
Wed Oct 24, 2018 10:37 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Dobyns Champion Extreme HP 703C
Replies: 10
Views: 10475

Re: Dobyns Champion Extreme HP 703C

I've had mine for about seven months. I have used it for tubes, hula grubs up to 3/8 ounce, and 1/4 oz shakey heads. I fished some weightless Senkos and it was great for that. I plan to fish neko rigs with it this next season. I paired it with a Diawa SV105 and it balances great.
by Dink Dawg
Wed Aug 15, 2018 12:31 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Champion Extreme 745HP
Replies: 14
Views: 10562

Re: Champion Extreme 745HP

I have the pre HP and my tourny partner has the HP. I love mine. We both have Zillions on our respective rod. I love the balance and action, especially for jigs. Sensitivity is very good with flouro. I also have a 784ML, 743C, 703C, 795Flip and 742SF. I am very happy with each of them.
by Dink Dawg
Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:22 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: It’s 2018, why are you buying reels from the past
Replies: 78
Views: 44882

Re: It’s 2018, why are you buying reels from the past

Biggest Mistake I made was not purchasing more SV 103's.
by Dink Dawg
Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:14 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Favorite drop shot set ups
Replies: 36
Views: 28662

Re: Favorite drop shot set ups

Dobyns Extreme 702SF
Ballistic LT3000
#12 Nanofil with 8 Seagar Leader
#1 Gammi spitshot/dropshot

Dobyns Extreme 742SF
Ballistc EX 2000
#8 Invizex
Gammi dropshot and wide gap finesse #1

Quick Drops and Voss weights. P-Line micro swivels.

Various baits by Robo Worm, YCB, Damiki, SK
by Dink Dawg
Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:35 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Abu Garcia WTF's
Replies: 104
Views: 51646

Re: Abu Garcia WTF's

One can always send the R&D for Reel Design at Pure Fishing an email and ask them. It's always nice to go to the source and get an informed reply.
by Dink Dawg
Thu Mar 01, 2018 7:25 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: balancing rods
Replies: 15
Views: 8925

Re: balancing rods

Never have.
by Dink Dawg
Wed Feb 21, 2018 6:12 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Favorite Mid-Range Crankbait (8-12 feet)
Replies: 23
Views: 22063

Re: Favorite Mid-Range Crankbait (8-12 feet)

Normans Deep Little N. They've been working for me for 37 years.
by Dink Dawg
Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:33 am
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Baits bloating
Replies: 5
Views: 5556

Re: Baits bloating

Heat expands the rattles and body so the bait expands and splits at the seams or splits the paint. I made this mistake last summer and left my box on the deck in the sun for four hours after changing baits. I had seven baits split. Three different manufactures. Thank goodness they weren't customs.
by Dink Dawg
Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:17 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 13 Fishing Concept Z
Replies: 31
Views: 16295

Re: 13 Fishing Concept Z

Something about this new material puzzles me. If the CZB material was so difficult to develop and produce, why is there a conversation about making the CZB bushing or bearing substitute available at a cost of $11.00 to fit other main stream reel brands? Now if that talk is just fluff than so be it. ...
by Dink Dawg
Sat Nov 18, 2017 1:20 pm
Forum: Jigs/Spinner/Buzzbaits
Topic: Dobyns Spinnerbaits !
Replies: 0
Views: 2972

Dobyns Spinnerbaits !

I'm always the last to hear about any new anything but was tipped off on Dobyns " D-Blade Advantage " spinner baits at Tackle Warehouse. I am a spinnerbait junkie so I ordered a sampling. Really nice baits over all. The trailer keeper is the best I've seen. The heads have a flat bottom contoured kee...
by Dink Dawg
Wed Oct 25, 2017 6:31 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Dobyns 2018 Ultra High End Rods
Replies: 24
Views: 16814

Re: Dobyns 2018 Ultra High End Rods

I wouldn't think so at this point. The Champion line is the flagship series. I'm sure that's why it's seen the greatest expansion to the number of models in that series. Dobyns has the actions and balance points dialed. If it isn't broke...don't fix it.
by Dink Dawg
Tue Oct 24, 2017 7:48 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Dobyns 2018 Ultra High End Rods
Replies: 24
Views: 16814

Re: Dobyns 2018 Ultra High End Rods

Senator.......... I can neither confirm nor deny that such a product exists or will exist as far as I know at this moment. :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:

I want one. \:D/