Should I be worried about this?

[Primitive fisherman]

Just received a new dobyns Sierra 704c today and when I was inspecting it for damage it had this “bubble” on it. Should I be worried about it and get a replacement or is it nothing? 

[bulldog1935]

looks like a random drip of epoxy to me.  

You might shine a flashlight on it to see if it is a hollow air bubble in the blank, but I think it's a drip from wrapping and coating the guides.  

[Craig P]

I agree with bulldog, it just looks like an epoxy or flexcoat drip to me.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

It’s just a drip, if it’s bothering you , it could be scraped off with a popsicle stick or old credit card. Gentle warming with a hair drier should make it even easier. 

[Primitive fisherman]

It was just epoxy. I got it removed. Unfortunately, now there is a little paint missing from the blank there. It is just one of those things that no one else will ever notice and has no affect on the performance, but I know it is there. 

[NYWayfarer]

What color is the blank underneath the black paint?

 

If it’s white or a lighter color, I do the ole “you might be a redneck if you...” and take a black sharpie to it.

[jbsoonerfan]

If you plan on fishing with it, I wouldn't worry about it. If it is a show piece, I would send it back and demand a new one.

[dodgeguy]

It will have friends in the first week of fishing.

[FishTank]

You will probably put a small ding in it at some point.  I say fish it and enjoy. 

[throttleplate]

do as i do, i buy equipment to use hard and dont worry about scratches only performance. I look at scratches as memories, battlle scars as i wade through thick brush to get to my spots. If i worried about dings and scratches i wouldnt own a vehicle then.