SmugOne Posted April 22, 2019 Posted April 22, 2019 I really like my Dobyns Fury rods but have heard good things about the Falcon Lowrider. Which would you pick and why? What are your favorite rods in their line up? thanks! Quote
jbrew73 Posted April 22, 2019 Posted April 22, 2019 I’m partial to falcon. I would take the falcon in a minute. Dobyns seems really well built but I think they are tip heavy and lack sensitivity. A lot of guys love them so I’m sure others will step in with a different opinion but I say give the falcon a try. You might find out you like it better than your Dobyns. 3 Quote
Super User WRB Posted April 23, 2019 Super User Posted April 23, 2019 The difference are a full cork handle and 5 year warranty for Falcon vs Full or split grip handle and limited lifetime warranty. Never heard of a Dobyns rod being tip heavy, Gary takes pride in well balanced rods. Tom 1 Quote
5by3 Posted April 23, 2019 Posted April 23, 2019 Have never used a low rider but the fury is a nice stick for $100. Well balanced and comfortable to fish. 1 Quote
Glaucus Posted April 23, 2019 Posted April 23, 2019 1 hour ago, jbrew73 said: I’m partial to falcon. I would take the falcon in a minute. Dobyns seems really well built but I think they are tip heavy and lack sensitivity. A lot of guys love them so I’m sure others will step in with a different opinion but I say give the falcon a try. You might find out you like it better than your Dobyns. I have some issues with Dobyns, but lack of sensitivity isn't one of them. I can feel everything with my Fury rods. Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted April 23, 2019 Super User Posted April 23, 2019 Both good sticks. If I had to chose just one on fishability alone, I'd go with the Falcon. The Fury is a bit more industrial and over designed, the Falcon is more refined. I'm going to try to break a 704 while fishing this year, I'm not sure it will be easy, except for the Incredible Hulk graphics, I like pretty much everything else about the rod. 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted April 23, 2019 Super User Posted April 23, 2019 Falcon without a doubt ? FYI: Falcon Lowrider does come in full cork or split! LFC-7H-7' Carolina Lizard Dragger LFC-73HH-7' 3" Amistad 1 Quote
jbrew73 Posted April 23, 2019 Posted April 23, 2019 2 hours ago, WRB said: The difference are a full cork handle and 5 year warranty for Falcon vs Full or split grip handle and limited lifetime warranty. Never heard of a Dobyns rod being tip heavy, Gary takes pride in well balanced rods. Tom For the record you have heard it now. My opinion is that Dobyns rods are tip heavy. Ymmv 2 Quote
d-camarena Posted April 23, 2019 Posted April 23, 2019 I have never had a dobyns, but i have had plenty falcons and they are fantastic rods, i dont think i can say anything bad about mine. I especially like the bucoo spinning rods Quote
GReb Posted April 23, 2019 Posted April 23, 2019 I haven’t held the new Lowrider. I don’t think you could go wrong with either. Falcon and dobyns have made the best $100-$120 rod for years in my opinion. Quote
bhoff Posted April 23, 2019 Posted April 23, 2019 I switched over to Dobyns rods because of Gary's attention to the balance of a rod. Never handled a tip heavy Dobyns rod. 2 Quote
Triwbass33 Posted May 10, 2019 Posted May 10, 2019 Love my Lowriders and Cara and Bucoo,, If I swapped Dobyns would be what I swapped too ,I like look and feel of Powell rods too though Quote
fishindad Posted May 10, 2019 Posted May 10, 2019 I've fished Falcons and Dobyns. Both make excellent rods. But between the Fury and the Lowrider, I vote Falcon all the way. Do yourself a favor and get your hands on the Amistad, 7'3" Heavy and you'll see why so many love it. 1 Quote
Jig-Head Posted March 17, 2021 Posted March 17, 2021 I’ve done quite a bit of research prior to purchasing the Falcon Mansfield spinning rod and once I used it ( primarily smallmouth in the Potomac / Monacacy and Susquehanna Rivers ) am glad I chose this rod, it’s reminiscent of the high quality of All Star rods did back in the 1980’s when they were still made in Houston,Tx. Sensitively weight and balance are superior and for the price phenomenal ! I’ve picked up a Dobyns Fury and it felt like a pool cue didn’t like it from the get go but to be fair never fished with one so I can only go by my only feeling when I picked it up. It may well be a nice stick but a little on the heavy side. Falcons cork handles are also a big plus. Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted March 17, 2021 Super User Posted March 17, 2021 I think the Fury will be better for swatting Zombies... 1 Quote
Super User BrianMDTX Posted March 18, 2021 Super User Posted March 18, 2021 I was getting ready to pull the trigger on a Dobyns Fury or St. Croix Mojo Bass MHF casting reel, but I am intrigued by the Falcon Lowrider. Sounds like a great rod. Quote
Super User BrianMDTX Posted March 28, 2021 Super User Posted March 28, 2021 Posted in another thread, but I did go with a Falcon Lowrider LFC-7MHF. It is a very nice rod. Glad I decided to give Falcon a try. Quote
BBuck Posted March 28, 2021 Posted March 28, 2021 On 3/17/2021 at 8:03 PM, BrianMDTX said: I was getting ready to pull the trigger on a Dobyns Fury or St. Croix Mojo Bass MHF casting reel, but I am intrigued by the Falcon Lowrider. Sounds like a great rod. I have several Furys and have fished with the Mojos as well and both are great rods. I've never seen Falcon rods in any stores near me, so haven't even given them a fair look. I'll have to keep an eye out for them. Quote
Super User Koz Posted March 28, 2021 Super User Posted March 28, 2021 On 4/22/2019 at 7:21 PM, jbrew73 said: Dobyns seems really well built but I think they are tip heavy and lack sensitivity. Lack sensitivity? Really? I bought my first Dobyns recently (703C MHF) and this rod is fantastic. Not only is it sensitive when it comes to structure and getting bit, but I also feel the bait with the tiniest of twitches when I'm working the bait. I've never used a Falcon, but I strongly disagree on your statement that the Dobyns lacks sensitivity. Quote
jbrew73 Posted March 28, 2021 Posted March 28, 2021 14 minutes ago, Koz said: Lack sensitivity? Really? I bought my first Dobyns recently (703C MHF) and this rod is fantastic. Not only is it sensitive when it comes to structure and getting bit, but I also feel the bait with the tiniest of twitches when I'm working the bait. I've never used a Falcon, but I strongly disagree on your statement that the Dobyns lacks sensitivity. My opinion is based on first hand experience against rods costing much less. Everyone feels something different with a rod in their hands. Quote
NOC 1 Posted March 28, 2021 Posted March 28, 2021 19 minutes ago, Koz said: Lack sensitivity? Really? I bought my first Dobyns recently (703C MHF) and this rod is fantastic. Not only is it sensitive when it comes to structure and getting bit, but I also feel the bait with the tiniest of twitches when I'm working the bait. I've never used a Falcon, but I strongly disagree on your statement that the Dobyns lacks sensitivity. I guess it kind of boils down to what you have fished with to compare the sensitivity of a rod and everyone will see it differently, but I tend to agree that Dobyns rods are not very sensitive. Well built? Well balanced? Yes, but not very sensitive. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted March 28, 2021 Super User Posted March 28, 2021 I have the Lowrider Head Turner and Amistad in my cart, but absolutely hate paying full price for anything so I haven't pulled the trigger yet. 1 Quote
jbrew73 Posted March 28, 2021 Posted March 28, 2021 If you get them free shipping that’s a $30 savings. Go for it! Quote
Super User BrianMDTX Posted March 28, 2021 Super User Posted March 28, 2021 1 minute ago, jbrew73 said: If you get them free shipping that’s a $30 savings. Go for it! I bought mine on Amazon Prime with free shipping. Ordered on 3/22, arrived on 3/26. Quote
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