Dobyns and Powell Rods

[lunkerboss923]

So I'm looking at Powell Rods and noticed the power ratings look like the exact same way Dobyns rates their rods. Is there a connection between the two? Thanks 

[Smalls]

As in how they both name them? 704 = 7'0 4 power?

 

A lot of companies do that

 

 

[lunkerboss923]

34 minutes ago, Smalls said:

As in how they both name them? 704 = 7'0 4 power?

 

 

 

 

Yes, I just thought that was specific with Dobyns. Thought maybe Dobyns worked for/with Powell and then started his own thing. Do you mind telling me who else does this? 

[keagbassr]

Pretty much most if not all major rod makers will have A 3 digit number for all their rods with the 3rd number representing the power and the first 2 the length. The difference is some will do feet and inches and some do total inches.  So a 704 from 1 maker and an 844 from another  would both be 7 ft. 4 powers.

[Teal]

Gary Dobyns helped get Powell Bass rods off the ground then he got his own line up.  He had alot of influences on Powell 

[iabass8]

1 hour ago, lunkerboss923 said:

Yes, I just thought that was specific with Dobyns. Thought maybe Dobyns worked for/with Powell and then started his own thing. Do you mind telling me who else does this? 

he worked /w powell 15+ years ago. the numerical system gary uses on his rods isn't unique to his brand. quite a few companies do it. 

[lunkerboss923]

Thank you...I saw Powell was marking down his rods really big on his website. 

[Teal]

2 hours ago, lunkerboss923 said:

Thank you...I saw Powell was marking down his rods really big on his website. 

Pay no attention to Powell's web page.  Look at the tackle warehouse and other stores.... I dont know why its webpage prices are showing high then marked down... and you go to dealers that carry them and they sell them for the "markwd.down" price.  I love the old powells I currently have 9 of them...but I dont but them any more... the product isn't the same and I dont get the pricing now.  Before it was easy to get Bryan on the phone, I called 5 times in last 18 months and cant get him on phone... just.somone giving me a line... so I choose not to buy them.  I called dobyns 2 times and get gary on the phone twice

   I dont have to speak with the boss, just some who knows what they are talking about.  I like my powells and I still search the web for old ones... just dont know about the direction the company is going.   My money, I can decide where to spend it now

 

[LegendaryBassin]

Not a fan of Dobyns or Powell for bottom contact. There rods aren't sensitive at all but make great moving bait rods

[lunkerboss923]

I wasn't trying to upset anyone. I was just wondering about Powell's website. Everyone has opinions, fishing has to be the most personal sport as it relates to equipment. I'm happy with Shimano SLXs and Daiwa Fuegos reels and Dobyns Furys and St Croix Bass X rods. Somebody might comment out of the blue how bad my set up is and how I should have spent an extra $50. I'll see your $50 and buy a tackle box full of lures and terminal tackle.

[Smalls]

7 hours ago, lunkerboss923 said:

Yes, I just thought that was specific with Dobyns. Thought maybe Dobyns worked for/with Powell and then started his own thing. Do you mind telling me who else does this? 

Irod, Fitzgerald, Kistler, and Megabass just to name a couple. 

[RichF]

12 hours ago, Teal said:

Pay no attention to Powell's web page.  Look at the tackle warehouse and other stores.... I dont know why its webpage prices are showing high then marked down... and you go to dealers that carry them and they sell them for the "markwd.down" price.  I love the old powells I currently have 9 of them...but I dont but them any more... the product isn't the same and I dont get the pricing now.  Before it was easy to get Bryan on the phone, I called 5 times in last 18 months and cant get him on phone... just.somone giving me a line... so I choose not to buy them.  I called dobyns 2 times and get gary on the phone twice

   I dont have to speak with the boss, just some who knows what they are talking about.  I like my powells and I still search the web for old ones... just dont know about the direction the company is going.   My money, I can decide where to spend it now

 

I just saw this the other day. Guess they decided to jump on that new marketing strategy everyone else is using. They say you're always getting at least 50% off when you're really not. I also noticed they jacked up their warranty replacement fee to $90 for their Endurance and old Max rods. I liked their glass rods but I don't think I'll give them another glance now.

[Teal]

45 minutes ago, RichF said:

I just saw this the other day. Guess they decided to jump on that new marketing strategy everyone else is using. They say you're always getting at least 50% off when you're really not. I also noticed they jacked up their warranty replacement fee to $90 for their Endurance and old Max rods. I liked their glass rods but I don't think I'll give them another glance now.

Same spot I'm in, if want something in future with similar action I'll look to the dobyns, daiwas, megavass or even custom stuff. But im happy with my gear. 

[WRB]

Gary Dobyns started his company using Lamiglas rods and their length -power rating adding application specific actions.

Their isn't a standard today regarding power every rod maker differs it seems. Generally medium light ML = 2, M= 3, MH = 4, H =5. Length is length in feet & inches, action in bass rods is confushing, generally moderate, fast, extra fast and differs with application specific use.

Tom