Dobyns savvy, kistler, or bps rods..?

[MSBASSCHAMP]

Want to pick up or order about 4-5 new rods..

Uses are pitchin, cranks, t-rigs, and and just all around use rod or 2..

So should I spend the extra money on kistler or dobyns vs the bps pro qualifier rods or extremes or Johnny Morris.

[Pa Angler]

I have 10 BPS Carbon Lite spinning rods in 6'-6" & 7' lengths looked at the new Johnny Morris similar rods didn't see were the JM's were worth the extra cost I really like the Carbon Lite's at $89 & $99 they are awsome rods for the money if you can go to a BPS and check them out.

Tight Lines

Pa Angler

[Grey Wolf]

How much and what quality do you really want ? Go with the Dobyns. JMHO

[BassThumb]

I'd recommend the Dobyns out of those three.  Have you looked into the St. Croix Avid series?  They can often be picked up in the $100-120 range in online classifieds.

[David P]

Dobyns, you'll get the good warranty, customer service, and IMO a far better rod.

[SoFlaBassAddict]

I was a bit skeptical about Dobyns rods at first, not anymore.  Fantastic rods.  The Savvy is an absolute bargain at the price.

[Hooligan]

I got to play with Dobyns a bit last year and if I weren't so vested in my gear already, I'd pick a couple up.  I'm actually considering a 702C, and a 734 for a couple applications.

[BrianinMD]

Over the last two years I have replaced all of my rods, trying different brands. Late last year I bought a Dobyns Savvy 734C. The next rod was another Dobyns, at this point any rods I get will be Dobyns, love them.

[Dan-K]

Over the last two years I have replaced all of my rods, trying different brands. Late last year I bought a Dobyns Savvy 734C. The next rod was another Dobyns, at this point any rods I get will be Dobyns, love them.

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[breezy]

I have a BPS Carbonlite that is a great rod at its price point. Very light, sensitive and extremely comfortable. In the $100 range it may even be my favorite rod.

That being said, I purchased a Dobyns SS734 a few weeks ago and have been very impressed with it. The tip action and balance on the rod are 'just right' IMO.

Kind of hard to say if it's "worth the money" to buy the more expensive rods. That's really something you will have to decide for yourself and will depend on your situation. If I could afford another Dobyns I don't think I would step down to the CLite just to save some money though...

[dwtaylor]

I bought a Kistler Magnesium in the summer of 09 and It broke while fighting a fish and I did not put my hand above the foregrip or high stick the fish (common angler mistakes).  I inspected the break, and it was not like most broken rods that typically "sliver" when they break.  This rod broke almost perpendicular to the blank walls.  This is obviously a graphite deformity and should be taken care of by the warranty.  I had filed a warranty claim over their website and they took over 3 months to get back to me.  In their response, they told me that I needed to pay $70 dollars to replace the rod that originally broke due to their construction mistake.  The original price of the rod was $159.99.  The cost to replace was almost 45% of the new rod.  Due to this, I will NEVER buy a Kistler rod again. 

I did end up taking the rod to a local rod builder and a rod/reel repairman.  They both said that it was a graphite failure due to a bad blank.  They had also said that most every other manufacturer would replace it at just the cost of shipping.  From what I understand, the company has had this problem with blanks in the past.  Its just too risky IMO to re-invest in such a company that struggles to find a good blank source.

Don't question the BPS rods.  The carbonlite rods or whatever they are called are AMAZING.  The guides are the only downfall IMO.  The blanks are superlight and sensitive.  My dad bought one for jigging for walleyes and it is an excellent rod. 

[Hooligan]

Isn't Kistler using North Fork Composites now for their blanks?  I'd think that would eliminate, or as close to it as you can, the former problems.

[Flywatersmallie]

Just the Z Bones Hooligan.