Saw the tackle warehouse sale, and I was thinking about picking one up for a jig rod. I have no experience with Dobyns everything I own is falcon anyone who could give an opinion I would appreciate it.
Saw the tackle warehouse sale, and I was thinking about picking one up for a jig rod. I have no experience with Dobyns everything I own is falcon anyone who could give an opinion I would appreciate it.
They run 1 power soft, you’d want a hvy action. I use a couple for moving baits, not the most sensitive rods ever made; but the price is pretty decent. Not sure which Falcons you have, but these are prob close, I wouldn’t say they are better than the Lowriders though.
The 6’8” and shorter are solid cork handles, the 7’ and up split grip. (If you have a preference)
Last edited by grout-scout; 12-11-2018 at 10:01 PM.
They have all models in solid and split handles in the Sierra line that's on sale. Solid handles are regular guides and split handles are micro guides, only difference. Most all my rods are dobyns rods and I love them. They are close to one power soft so I would go with heavy also. I've also got a falcon lowrider 20 spinning rod for shakey heads and the same model in dobyns and their very comparable, both great rods. I know I'll be picking up a couple before the sell is over at that price for sure. I think you'd be happy with your purchase
Sierras are very nice rods - agree with the above on power.
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Are all dobyns rods a power soft or just the sierra line?
Originally Posted by Lunkerhunter3
I’m not sure, I’d think all would be and it’s not just Dobyns that is this way. In my opinion Megabass is the same way (I have not tried the very expensive lineup, just my opinion on the Levante & XX). I like my 4 Sierras, just have to make sure you heed our advice if you order one.
I will thanks everyone for you opinions and experience with the rods, I’m back and forth between these or a lowrider
I thought the lowriders were discontinued?
edit: just saw the new model. Have you seen one in person to compare it with the old model?
They are bringing them back with the experts as well. I live about 15 mins from the main store, so I can always go see the new stuff before it hits any tackle shops.
I purchased the 6'8" MHC this past year for a new jig rod, I was very disappointed in the sensitivity, no feel at all, I would look for something else.
I know the new Lowriders are made overseas and I am pretty certain the Expert line is also made overseas. I know they lowered the price on the Lowrider line significantly compared to previous year prices. I am guessing the new line compares favorably to previous years Lowrider's just hate to see them outsourced. Unfortunately Falcon seems to be outsourcing more and more of their lines of rods. Sad
Yea I hate to see them do that as well, I think it has to do with the market being flooded with new companies.
The Dobyns "3" power is my favorite power. I have many uses for a rod that specs between a M & MH power, and the 3 power does just that!
Drove over to falcon yesterday, and put one of the new low riders in my hand winner. That rod felt really nice in your hands.
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