Ducketts Vs. Dobyns

[paul25]

I own 4 dobyns rods and i really like all of them my buddy fishes with ducketts and he says i need to switch over i've never fished with a duckett rod but thought about getting one to try them out should i stick with dobyns or give ducketts rods a try?

[Arv]

Can you try your friends rods? If you like what youre using, i say stick with it. Dobyns is quality.

[ChrisAW]

I like Duckett's, but knowing the reputation that Dobyn's has, I wouldn't switch. I might try one and see how you like them for your next setup.

[CTGalloway21]

I own a Dobyns, 13, Powell, Vendetta, Veritas, St Croix, and Kistler to name a few.  Next time I buy a rod, I am getting another Kistler KLX. My favorite of the bunch.

[5dollarsplash]

I'd try what Arv said. Ask your buddy if you can try one out for a bit, especially if he has the model you'd be looking at.

I'm not hugely brand loyal, and I find that different brands can excel at different types of rods.

[Diggy]

Can you try your friends rods? If you like what youre using, i say stick with it. Dobyns is quality.

 

 

I'd try what Arv said. Ask your buddy if you can try one out for a bit, especially if he has the model you'd be looking at.

I'm not hugely brand loyal, and I find that different brands can excel at different types of rods.

 

Im going to assume your buddy doesnt live near by because as quoted that would be the most logical thing to do

[Jake Coucoules]

Go with the Powell Endurance. You wont regret it.

[DelcoSol]

I am in the same boat. My buddy has the duckett and I fished it and loved it but would like to see a dobyns. Labor day sales coming up and I hate to make a blind purchase. You are talking about the Savy I am assuming?

[WRB]

Dobyn's rods are not the lightest rods on the market, designed to be well balanced with reels. Balance and durability are Dobyn's hallmarks, his reputation is built on customer satisfaction like Loomis rods. I know nothing about Ducketts other then his first generation Carrot sticks were nothing but hype and don't know anyone who fishes them.

Try the rod before you make a decision, your freind may be only looking at rod weight weight for example, not overall fish catching performance. There are a lot of good rods on the market today.

Look at the cost of ownership; lifetime warranty, rod replacement cost. If you own a first Gen Dobyn's rod it was made by Lamiglas, still in business, warranty still good. Ducketts........??

Tom

[Grantman83]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I am a dobyns guy but to be fair to Duckett he left carrot stix BECAUSE their general population rods were not up to his standard. He claimed that the rods he got on were not what the average joe was getting and didnt want to be associated with a company that was being dishonest to consumers.

"Duckett said he has severed ties with E-21 because of “strong disagreements over construction of the Carrot Stix series rods” and “because of the financial instability” of the Toronto, Canada-based company. Duckett said he believes his reputation as an angler and businessman would have been damaged had he maintained his relationship with the company."

He started his own company and took the lead designer of e21 with him and his rods have now gained a nice following...

[paul25]

Im going to assume your buddy doesnt live near by because as quoted that would be the most logical thing to do

yea he doesn't live close to me anymore, so i haven't got to try one of his out.

[paul25]

I am in the same boat. My buddy has the duckett and I fished it and loved it but would like to see a dobyns. Labor day sales coming up and I hate to make a blind purchase. You are talking about the Savy I am assuming?

well really just the dobyns rods in general i own three of the champion series 2 of them are the 7'3 H action i use for jigs and texas rigs and i just recently bought a 683cb for fishing jerkbaits and i really am impressed with this one i fish jerkbaits alot and this rod is exactly what i wanted i will probably get another one when they go on sale again, and the savy series rod i have is really versitle i mainly throw jigs with it but my last few trips i have used it for spinner baits and it works good for that to

[paul25]

thanks for all the feedback so far i'm one of those guys that can't make up his mind on anything so i just wanted to see if anyone had a strong agruement for ducketts, i do like to try out different rods thats why i was looking at duckett but it would be really hard for me to not stick dobyns i don't have one bad thing to say about them i guess everyone has their favorites

[basshavoc]

Dobyns are by far my favorite rods, I wouldn't switch.

[BradGuenette]

+1 for Dobyns, I even like them better then my Loomis rods.

[kickerfish1]

As others have noted fish your buddy's Duckett for say an hour or so then fish your champion. Rig a similar bait and to a degree a similar type of line if possible. That brief comparison should control enough variables to where you can get a basic idea of how the rods feel and perform in your hands. If you feel their is a clear winner, then that might be the direction I would go. If they both feel similar and leave you wanting more then at that point you can consider a better rod if you have the funds for it.

[aavery2]

IMHO, you would be taking a step backwards, going from Dobyns Champion series to the Duckett rods.

[thehooligan]

Ive owned a dobyns champion and coalition, and handled the savvy and dx rods. Never used a duckett, but handled them at a fishing expo and wasnt impressed.

 

I definitely think a duckett is a downgrade from a dobyns rod, my two cents....

[TrapperJ]

I recently broke a Duckett and based on the customer service i'm sold on them even more.

 

Just had to ship the chunk of the rod with the logo and model number on it. I just cut it down on my chop saw. a check for $15 bucks. And boom new rod in less than a week. Bonus i talked to a LIVE real person when i called, no crazy menu to navigate just a nice lady who answered the phone, who made sure i was taken care of.

[*Hootie]

thanks for all the feedback so far i'm one of those guys that can't make up his mind on anything so i just wanted to see if anyone had a strong agruement for ducketts, i do like to try out different rods thats why i was looking at duckett but it would be really hard for me to not stick dobyns i don't have one bad thing to say about them i guess everyone has their favorites

Paul, I have Dobyns Savvy series, and 1 Champion. I also had 2 Duckett rods. Gave them both to my son. The rods were actually great rods. Just couldn't deal with those dang tiny micro guides. Age does that, you know....lol.

Anyhow, of the 2, I still preffered the Dobyns.

Hootie

[bmlum415]

Stick with dobyns. They're the best IMO

[KYntucky Warmouth]

I've fished both and own two Dobyns Champions and have owned two Dobyns Savvy rods. I personally prefer the Dobyns rods but that only due to the fact that I can't stand the way the Duckett rods look, they're just ugly to me. Comparing the Duckett to the Savvy, same price range, the Duckett easily wins with its balance, weight, and sensitivity but they are a bit slower in action. The Ducketts are lighter than the Champions but the Champions balance well with alot of reels. If the Micro Magic rods looked like the Duckett Ghost rods or had a different color blank and color scheme, I could easily fish them and not want another rod...seeing Terry Scroggins boat flip a 10lber on one doesn't hurt either.

[Khong]

If you have the $$$ go with St.Croix Legend Series.  You'll never regret it!  Otherwise, just stick with the Dobyn rods, their quality rods.

[WiregrassRiverRat]

My local bait and tackle just picked up dobyns.. and I have considered getting a savvy to compare the two rods at the same price point.. The I love my duckett though.. I am brand loyal on my reels and want to be on my rods. but I am also considering a *** *** for my froggin rod.. so i might have a bunch of everything

[GeorgiaBassBros]

I love my Micro magic 7' MH. Great sensitivity and overall feel but i use it for texas rigs seeing how thats almost all i throw. Ive never used a dobyns but i do have a carrot stick and the duckett and carrot stick cannot even begin to be compared or take carrot stix into consideration when talking about duckett rods. They are on a completely different level