Dobyns rod true purpose.

[evo2s197]

1 hour ago, bulldog1935 said:

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.  

It wasn't as cringy until you went back and added the second paragraph, I would just leave it alone if I were you, take a breather, then go back and read the OP, maybe then you'll see the humor without the blinders.

9 minutes ago, Teal said:

You get an A for ingenuity.   

That's the spirit.

[fissure_man]

I guess we all start somewhere, but when you can save up enough pennies I'd lose the old beater reel. A Conquest 400 feels like the right choice...

 

 

[evo2s197]

21 minutes ago, fissure_man said:

I guess we all start somewhere, but when you can save up enough pennies I'd lose the old beater reel. A Conquest 400 feels like the right choice...

 

 

No thanks the Calcutta 400 will screw up the balance of the Dobyns Lure Retriever, let's go with a JDM Steez A Crazy Cranker instead.

[fissure_man]

Steez will do the job in a pinch but I’ve always found that cutting off ~6 ft of the rod tip results in a butt-heavy feel, especially on a Dobyns. In that case I want a reel with some bulk to counterbalance. Different strokes, I guess.

[evo2s197]

9 minutes ago, fissure_man said:

Steez will do the job in a pinch but I’ve always found that cutting off ~6 ft of the rod tip results in a butt-heavy feel, especially on a Dobyns. In that case I want a reel with some bulk to counterbalance. Different strokes, I guess.

 

 

you sir are funny, these comments are what I was expecting, I'll keep the JDM Steez on since I don't have much use for it anyway much more compact and easier to stow away than a Calcutta Dobyns LR combo and more rare, adds to the unique factor.

 

Might cause eyes to twitch or meltdowns from others but who cares it's funny to watch it.

 

 

[Fishin Dad]

I actually think it is awesome that you have the means to do this.  Good for you.  That is a classic lure retriever.  One of a kind.  I don't get too shook up over what other people do.  I think it is pretty funny.  

[evo2s197]

6 minutes ago, Fishin Dad said:

I actually think it is awesome that you have the means to do this.  Good for you.  That is a classic lure retriever.  One of a kind.  I don't get too shook up over what other people do.  I think it is pretty funny.  

Exactly, it's all in good fun, thanks.

[Columbia Craw]

I can only say one final thing.  If you put that setup on the flea market,   Give me first shot!

[Boomstick]

Well I guess at least you found a use for it I guess, although I see that as a waste of a perfectly good rod.

[kingmotorboat]

I mean personally I would’ve donated it too a local high school fishing team but to each their own I reckon. I turned one of mine I broke in to a bbq spatula. Of course I did the warranty. Not saying you’re wrong op just a little confused and wondering if cabin fever has set in ???

[evo2s197]

51 minutes ago, kingmotorboat said:

I mean personally I would’ve donated it too a local high school fishing team but to each their own I reckon. I turned one of mine I broke in to a bbq spatula. Of course I did the warranty. Not saying you’re wrong op just a little confused and wondering if cabin fever has set in ???

One rod won't do anything to help a local highschool fishing club in my eyes, my wife and myself donate more than enough annually to local youth groups and animal shelters including a local junior fishing club, I also live in an area where I dont need to put my boat away for the winter and lakes are open year around, im not stuck at home working remotely or whatever they call it, cabin fever does not exist in my case.

 

The rod holds zero value, so I made it more of use for lure retrievals. 

 

I have buddies that always try to tell or recommend to me on what I should do with my money, it's always the ones telling you what to do with your time or money that don't actually have it themselves, or so it seems in my case.

 

It's just a rod, and not a very expensive one at that so who cares, enjoy the humor in it.

 

Sometimes I feel I'm living in a different reality than some people, who are obsessed with possessions and the value of them, they are just material objects you can always get more.

 

Last year I think it was on these forums, some dude was ticked that people use high end equipment, called it ridiculous and all kinds of other things, even searched through members threads to find out who posted about some of there equipment, mentioned myself saying I posted 4 combos that cost more than his boat or something like that, then ranted about other members, I was embarrassed for him actually.

[kingmotorboat]

Too you it might not be expensive but to a high school kid that could mean the world. I know recently at Toledo bend a bunch of high school fishing teams were asking for donations since someone stole a ton of gear. Different strokes for different folks I reckon. I see the humor in the post though

[PhishLI]

23 minutes ago, evo2s197 said:

Last year I think it was on these forums, some dude was ticked that people use high end equipment, called it ridiculous and all kinds of other things, even searched through members threads to find out who posted about some of there equipment, mentioned myself saying I posted 4 combos that cost more than his boat or something like that, then ranted about other members, I was embarrassed for him actually.

The reverse snobbery thing pops up in any hobby that has a high end sector. It's amusing how some people who lack self awareness express their jealousy. In the end that's exactly what is. Those within that group that happen to have the means, yet constrain themselves due to some odd sense of austere piety, should also clam up. If I want a sermon I'll go to church.

[kingmotorboat]

It’s actually kind of funny that this thread popped up. Considering trying a new brand. Looking for dx performance at a lower price point. Any suggestions?

[evo2s197]

5 minutes ago, kingmotorboat said:

Too you it might not be expensive but to a high school kid that could mean the world. I know recently at Toledo bend a bunch of high school fishing teams were asking for donations since someone stole a ton of gear. Different strokes for different folks I reckon. I see the humor in the post though

You missed the part where I said, I donate quite a bit to youth organizations including a local youth fishing club, enough to buy all those kids in that club any rod they wanted.

 

I also sort through new and unused tackle at the end of every year and give that away to fishing clubs and friends that don't have the means.

 

People try to add their two sense when they don't know the whole situation or person.

 

 

 

1 minute ago, kingmotorboat said:

It’s actually kind of funny that this thread popped up. Considering trying a new brand. Looking for dx performance at a lower price point. Any suggestions?

Majorcraft, or an Irod Genesis III.

[kingmotorboat]

2 minutes ago, evo2s197 said:

You missed the part where I said, I donate quite a bit to youth organizations including a local youth fishing club, enough to buy all those kids in that club any rod they wanted.

 

I also sort through new and unused tackle at the end of every year and give that away to fishing clubs and friends that don't have the means.

 

People try to add their two sense when they don't know the whole situation or person.

 

 

 

I read it out of context. That was on me

[ironbjorn]

1 hour ago, evo2s197 said:

One rod won't do anything to help a local highschool fishing club in my eyes, my wife and myself donate more than enough annually to local youth groups and animal shelters including a local junior fishing club, I also live in an area where I dont need to put my boat away for the winter and lakes are open year around, im not stuck at home working remotely or whatever they call it, cabin fever does not exist in my case.

 

The rod holds zero value, so I made it more of use for lure retrievals. 

 

I have buddies that always try to tell or recommend to me on what I should do with my money, it's always the ones telling you what to do with your time or money that don't actually have it themselves, or so it seems in my case.

 

It's just a rod, and not a very expensive one at that so who cares, enjoy the humor in it.

 

Sometimes I feel I'm living in a different reality than some people, who are obsessed with possessions and the value of them, they are just material objects you can always get more.

 

Last year I think it was on these forums, some dude was ticked that people use high end equipment, called it ridiculous and all kinds of other things, even searched through members threads to find out who posted about some of there equipment, mentioned myself saying I posted 4 combos that cost more than his boat or something like that, then ranted about other members, I was embarrassed for him actually.

Some top of the line companies rod prices on TW compared to the cost of the HP.

 

2/24 Daiwa lines are more expensive.

2/15 Shimano lines are more expensive.

3/18 St. Croix lines are more expensive.

2/4 Megabass lines are more expensive.

Most Loomis are ever or greater than.

 

Yeah, it's an expensive rod. The expense might not be expensive *to you*, but it's an expensive rod as far as rod prices go. Do what you want, as you did, and flex on those plebs.

 

[Nelson Delaney]

After a long sh:$$y day at work this thread helped me laugh it off.  
 

I eagerly await your next project 

[evo2s197]

15 minutes ago, Nelson Delaney said:

After a long sh:$$y day at work this thread helped me laugh it off.  
 

I eagerly await your next project 

That was the intent of this thread.

[PhishLI]

21 minutes ago, Nelson Delaney said:

I eagerly await your next project 

Rumor has it that he's working on an Antares DC pooper scooper. Can't wait!

[Mbirdsley]

On 1/23/2021 at 8:25 PM, evo2s197 said:

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."

That’s awesome haha.  You would put some of the guys that are  on the dobyns face book page in therapy after seeing this.  Good job 

 

better yet, find a googan rod and do the same thing on that page.  The melt downs would be epic!!! 

[torm]

Man I am kicking myself for never thinking of this ever! Got an old lews mach combo that has no purpose no more. Guess you just helped me find a new purpose for it. Gonna experiment with lead weights first though.

[kayaking_kev]

18 hours ago, Russ E said:

A thread whose only purpose is to irritate others.

What a pleasant contribution to bass fishing.

 

18 hours ago, evo2s197 said:

Yes sir that was it's purpose but with some humor.

 

I just find this thread distasteful and I'm surprised it hasn't been deleted, because this kind of garbage usually isn't allowed here and that's why a lot of us enjoy coming here.

 

It's not about you not liking Dobyns. People post negative opinions about Dobyns all the time, but do so in a respectful way, not with the purpose of irritating others. It could of been a Shimano, Daiwa, Megabass, etc. and it wouldn't of made a difference. There are more clever ways to be humorous than to irritate and troll others.

 

You seem like a smart enough guy, so I hope that you can understand that POV, and may you retrieve lots of lures with that thing.

[Cigarguy]

OMG some people are looking to be offended.  Censure and delete everything.  Legislate everything.

 

I find this thread funny myself.  Quite admire the OP's ingenuity.  Never heard of or held a Dobyns rod so I have no affinity for that brand.

[evo2s197]

3 hours ago, kayaking_kev said:

I just find this thread distasteful and I'm surprised it hasn't been deleted, because this kind of garbage usually isn't allowed here and that's why a lot of us enjoy coming here.

I could not imagine telling someone else this, about how distasteful it was for a individual to turn a FISHING ROD into something other than the manufacturers intended purpose, and then add that I saw it on a forum.

 

The person hearing this would say, "Yeah so what, it's just a fishing rod what's the big deal?"

 

What I did affects literally nobody in any real way, it's not a historical piece, it's not some rare artifact, or something that should be held in any sort of cultural significance.

 

It is a tangible product mass produced overseas for pennies on the dollar and sold as a tool at a high markup, to be used however an individual intends it to be used as, nobody will miss it, cry about it or reminisce about the time they spent building it after it leaves the factory.

 

 

Just last weekend I saw a brand new Ferrari with Graffiti on it cruising down the Los Angeles Freeway, it was not a wrap, no but actual spray paint, done in an artful way, I didn't get offended or upset when I saw it, because the state of that vehicle does not affect me, and it's just a material object anyways they come and they go.

 

I feel that people get addicted to feeling offended all the time because it gives them a high, being self-righteous and having a false sense of being morally superior makes them feel good, which is what I'm seeing in some of these comments.