evo2s197 Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 Finally found a useful purpose for the single Dobyns rod I have, a Champion Extreme HP lure retriever with 100lb braid and a 20 year old Daiwa Procaster. "Seems some people are offended, it's all in good fun, it's a rod I didn't care for so instead of trashing it I found a more useful purpose for it, won it in a raffle no $ out of my pocket." 4 4
Super User Columbia Craw Posted January 24, 2021 Super User Posted January 24, 2021 It’s obviously the best balanced lure retriever ever. 1 2
ironbjorn Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 You must have taken 2020 straight to the head 2 7
evo2s197 Posted January 24, 2021 Author Posted January 24, 2021 15 minutes ago, ironbjorn said: You must have taken 2020 straight to the head Aww, it will be ok Mr. Kowalski If I come across any more Dobyns rods I'll donate them to goodwill, no more will be harmed honest injun. 1
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted January 24, 2021 Super User Posted January 24, 2021 I love my Dobyns. I also subscribe to, “there’s an ass for every seat”. you do you. Your title tho. Haha.
evo2s197 Posted January 24, 2021 Author Posted January 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, They call me “Gaiter Salad” said: I love my Dobyns. I also subscribe to, “there’s an ass for every seat”. you do you. Your title tho. Haha. That is correct there will always be someone that like Dobyns, 13 fishing, Kastking, Favorite, etc. As long that individual likes it and it makes them happy, that's all that matters. 2 1
ironbjorn Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 14 minutes ago, evo2s197 said: That is correct there will always be someone that like Dobyns, 13 fishing, Kastking, Favorite, etc. As long that individual likes it and it makes them happy, that's all that matters. Putting Dobyns in the same sentence as those other brands is an insult. I don't know how Gary Dobyns hurt you but I'm so sorry. 2
evo2s197 Posted January 24, 2021 Author Posted January 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, ironbjorn said: Putting Dobyns in the same sentence as those other brands is an insult. I don't know how Gary Dobyns hurt you but I'm so sorry. If I could give you a hug I would buddy, I promised I wouldn't hurt anymore Dobyns rods, if I ever win another in a raffle I'll send it your way, if that happens do you have a name picked out for it, would you send me pictures of you and the rod on vacations and outings so I know its safe and happy?? 4
Super User NorthernBasser Posted January 24, 2021 Super User Posted January 24, 2021 Hey, it's your rod, you can do whatever you want with it. If it were me and I didn't care for it, I would've sold it (or gave it to family member/friend) and bought a cheap rod to use for this purpose. Not a $350 rod. But as I said, it's your rod so you can do whatever you please. 1
kayaking_kev Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 39 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said: Hey, it's your rod, you can do whatever you want with it. If it were me and I didn't care for it, I would've sold it (or gave it to family member/friend) and bought a cheap rod to use for this purpose. Not a $350 rod. But as I said, it's your rod so you can do whatever you please. 100% agree with this! My guess is that it's just the section left over from a warranty replacement. I've seen people make some nice BBQ spatula's out of them before. You only need the logo section for a warranty replacement. I really don't get some of the Dobyns hate by some. I fished with a lot of rods and I own a Conquest and multiple X-Ray blanks and Dobyns are good rods, especially the Extreme HP and Xtasys that I've owned. My guess is that they just like to be different and hate that they are so popular. It's one thing if their not your favorite rods and there are for sure better rods out there, but some act like they are complete garbage and that just isn't true.
rangerjockey Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 I've seen folks do that kinda thing with golf clubs. They make BBQ tools ,fly swatters ect. There are people handing out advice on golf club forums who couldn't break a egg also.
evo2s197 Posted January 24, 2021 Author Posted January 24, 2021 7 hours ago, They call me “Gaiter Salad” said: Haha. People get extremely offended when other people don't agree or dislike what they like, Almost like it's insulting then that another individual is not like minded as they are, it's ok that you like your Dobyns rods, Mr. Walt Kowalski and yourself should go talk about all the bad things I did to a Dobyns, rod maybe you'll feel better venting. It was free, I didn't like it, don't need the money so why sell it and thought it would be funny and slightly offensive at first to people that have a sense of humor. But you and me both know it just plain upsets you that I did what I did to this rod, so really I should of posted a meme of a doll asking you where I hurt you. I would suggest laughing this post off as a joke as was it's intent and being more productive with your time instead of using it to post memes or Gifs that suggests your devotion to Gary Dobyns, who knows perhaps he'll send you an unharmed rod for your valiant meme making skills defending his honor, or most likely he'll chuckle at the post and not care which is what most Men and lest we forget women in the sport/hobby would do. In all seriousness, relax it's just a joke. 2 hours ago, rangerjockey said: I've seen folks do that kinda thing with golf clubs. They make BBQ tools ,fly swatters ect. There are people handing out advice on golf club forums who couldn't break a egg also. That is true, or people that can't even figure out how to spool their baitcasters specifically Daiwa, and then go hand out fishing or fishing related advice, crazy I know.? 1 2
Russ E Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 A thread whose only purpose is to irritate others. What a pleasant contribution to bass fishing. Looks like someone needs to get out of the house and go fishing. 4
evo2s197 Posted January 24, 2021 Author Posted January 24, 2021 Just now, Russ E said: A thread whose only purpose is to irritate others. What a pleasant contribution to bass fishing. Looks like someone needs to get out of the house and go fishing. Yes sir that was it's purpose but with some humor. Taking the boat out today as a matter of fact, I'll probably be less ornery afterwards.
Super User bulldog1935 Posted January 24, 2021 Super User Posted January 24, 2021 if you can't say anything good, better to not say anything At its root, the purpose of sarcasm is to offend and keep offending - it transliterates as putrefying thought. Definitely never lay it on people you love. It also doesn't work very well on the internet. 1
evo2s197 Posted January 24, 2021 Author Posted January 24, 2021 19 minutes ago, bulldog1935 said: if you can't say anything good, better to not say anything I had a cousin that was taught that motto, he was overly sensitive and said that often if he was offended. Some people are just sensitive when it comes to mere words, it's always baffled me. This thread turned out to be hilarious for myself, just because individuals are offended by an alternate use of a fishing rod? I mean seriously. 1
Super User bulldog1935 Posted January 24, 2021 Super User Posted January 24, 2021 you've certainly made an extra effort to additionally offend every single forum member who replied on your thread 1
Super User Choporoz Posted January 24, 2021 Super User Posted January 24, 2021 Ignore the haters....or troll 'em. I love the reutilization. I have a Champion Extreme that has been looking for perfect use for a couple years. I throw spinnerbaits on it now and while it seems like a bit of a waste sometimes, it is getting good use now. 1
evo2s197 Posted January 24, 2021 Author Posted January 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, bulldog1935 said: you've certainly made an extra effort to additionally offend every single person who replied on your thread They are rebuttals to the people who can't see the humor in it and instead post a "Im offended" message. 2 minutes ago, Choporoz said: Ignore the haters....or troll 'em. I love the reutilization. I have a Champion Extreme that has been looking for perfect use for a couple years. I throw spinnerbaits on it now and while it seems like a bit of a waste sometimes, it is getting good use now. This guy gets it.
Junk Fisherman Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 Why not give the rod away to a fishing buddy if you didn't like it? The Extreme HP are fantastic rods and the vast majority of fishermen like them. At the least, sell it and spend the money on gear you like. Such a waste.
evo2s197 Posted January 24, 2021 Author Posted January 24, 2021 9 minutes ago, Junk Fisherman said: Why not give the rod away to a fishing buddy if you didn't like it? The Extreme HP are fantastic rods and the vast majority of fishermen like them. At the least, sell it and spend the money on gear you like. Such a waste. Most of my buddies wouldn't really use the rod either, a few are rod builders, or have brand/brands they prefer, one guy uses the cheaper priced dobyns for strictly moving reaction techniques and not bottom contact. I did use the rod, and it was balanced but not anywhere close to being worth they price they go for sensitivity was marginal, if it was in the $180 range I think it would be a good value but not 300+ I didn't need to sell the rod to procure money so that I could buy more gear, so I found an alternate use for it. It's not a waste if its used, it's like one buddy that thinks I'm crazy for buying a brand new vehicle a couple years back who's sole purpose is to tow my bass boat, he constantly brings it up when he goes out with me about how it sits in my shop and only tows my boat on the weekends I go out fishing, why does he care what I use my stuff for.
Super User Teal Posted January 24, 2021 Super User Posted January 24, 2021 You get an A for ingenuity. 1
Super User Choporoz Posted January 24, 2021 Super User Posted January 24, 2021 55 minutes ago, bulldog1935 said: At its root, the purpose of sarcasm is to offend and keep offending - it transliterates as putrefying thought. Definitely never lay it on people you love. It also doesn't work very well on the internet. 56 minutes ago, bulldog1935 said: if you can't say anything good, better to not say anything Uh...
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