Columbia Craw

If it has Rage in the front it’s the real deal. I’m giving Max Scent a fair shot this year. It may be hype to gripe. I dunno.

My parents were from Alberta and Saskatchewan and moved from Calgary to escape the brutal winters. We ended up in Eugene Oregon when I was three. I moved to SW Washington in 1974 and the PNW is home. I can’t think of a place I’d rather live than here. The only thing missing is good bar-b-que.

Bring on the memories! Ryobi AD 5000V, 4000V and V Mag 3. I toured the LCI factory in 1989.

I rarely feel a doink. Most bites are more of a quick bip or a twang. If they really take it it’s a kadunk which is a doink but more pronounced. If I lift the bait and feel that twonngg type of resistance, I just keep lifting and reeling.

No I’m not.

Model ZLNSV016SH regular 299.99 on EBay for 211.99 but had since increased to 219.99.

You can a current Zillion for 211.00 right now and they are tanks.

I forgot a DC744C jig special. Covered like a blanket.

I can relate being the Columbia Craw

DX742SF DX702SF DX745C DX743C DX703C DX795 Flip x 2 DX744C DX784C Xtasy 755C DC703SF x 2 DC732SF DC733SF DC703C DC733C DC734C x 2 DC735C DC765Flip DC684CB DC704CB DC704CB Glass DC705CB DC705CB Glass DC736CB Glass DC764CB DC805CB Glass Kaden 610-4CB Kaden 713C Kaden 744C I use them for bass fishing. I’ve fished Fury’s, Savvy’s and Sierras which have since been sold or gifted. Thank goodness for overtime.

Your top box does not have the baits all facing to the right. You’re slacking.....

Nice fish!

It’s kinda like where’s Waldo but look for two Megabass Pop Max baits . Thanks Kent! I’m

I was diagnosed with Tackleitis Purchasis Syndrome

Dobyns has had a heck of a time trying to provide power ratings for their rods. Dealers can’t just post the power and lure/line ratings. Dealers do not have educated and knowledgeable staff with enough product experience to answer a customer question. That is why you hear” call Dobyns directly” so often. I can say that a 3 power is a medium power with a 3/8 oz. sweet spot. A 4 power is a medium heavy with a 1/2 oz. sweet spot. A 5 power is a heavy with a 5/8 oz. sweet spot. A 6 power is a mag heavy with a 3/4 to 7/8 oz. sweet spot. This is for the flag ship Champion series which features each of the powers. Actions will differ between series. When in doubt, call Dobyns. They fish what they sell.

You can just but from A-Jay’s over stock.

I pre-tie leaders to assure I have enough for my next outing. But do to clear water, I tie my braid to an 8 foot leader and then the FC leader to very small black barrel swivel. The pre-tied leader is quickly tied to the swivel and trimmed to length. I add the weight, hook my bait and go. I have my pre-tied leaders in little plastic zip lock baggies I got at the craft store. I write a code for hook type, size and test on the baggie and refill them. The change out process is fast and I’ve yet to break off a fish. Line twist is not an issue. I don’t have spot lock so quick retires are a priority to keep from getting blown well off my spot. Works well for me.

I may have screwed up. Nothing new. Pradco did add Gamakatsu hooks and tweaked some colors.

It’s Pradco attempting to refresh the branding. The color schemes look to be all old school to me. Regardless, it’s still a good bait. I just upgraded hooks on a bunch of my Normans baits.

It’s a pre made Carolina Rig weight with clacker.

Don’t confuse power ratings and blank actions. Dobyns rods are known for “over rating” the power ratings and come slightly under the stated ratings. The actions however are consistent as a fast is a fast and extra fast an extra fast. The sweet spot for almost all Dobyns 5 power models is 1/2 ounce. The Kadens are xtra fast and lock up pretty quick which is for me a positive with large jig hooks. I think the Kadens fish and perform above their price point. For the applications you listed, the 715C would get my vote. Good luck!?

I think I have spinnerbaits from at least nine manufactures and they all have a place. My favorite is the Dobyns Beast. The rest of the starters are Stanley, Revenge, War Eagle and Nichols. I had one trip with a Z Man in a clear water finesse situation and it caught some small mouth. The Zorro short arm is rarely spoken of. I bought a couple Accent Wheeler River Special baits for this spring. Lots of good products out there.

Robo Worm Fat on a drop shot Dobyns Beast spinnerbait 6th Sense Curve 55 4.3 Keitech Fat Senko 5 inch

Swim jigs and paddle tails on an owner beast hook with under spin blade.