Dobyns Champion alternate cork handle testing.(Like what they did with Kadens)

He’s testing 4 types of cork/hybrid handles on 4 models.

Initial offering at $199.

 

https://dobynsrods.com/specials/?fbclid=IwAR14S0zR1HmjNp8W4h7WwW2dNtv6Xxa1ZynhZFn6uJQCuIasCA0YRFs4nDQ

 

 

17 hours ago, NavyToad said:

Dobyns Champion alternate cork handle testing.(Like what they did with Kadens)

He’s testing 4 types of cork/hybrid handles on 4 models.

Initial offering at $199.

 

https://dobynsrods.com/specials/?fbclid=IwAR14S0zR1HmjNp8W4h7WwW2dNtv6Xxa1ZynhZFn6uJQCuIasCA0YRFs4nDQ

 

 

I really think this is the most dangerous thread on this site!!

 

I don't "Need" anything right now,.. Or maybe ever again, but still tempted to order either the 734c, the 736cb glass, or both. 

 

Only concern is what if these new corks suck after a while?!? I don't have a Champion 734c though (just a Fury and Sierra), and that Mossy Swirl on the 736cb glass is pretty cool looking.

15 hours ago, FrnkNsteen said:

I really think this is the most dangerous thread on this site!!

 

I don't "Need" anything right now,.. Or maybe ever again, but still tempted to order either the 734c, the 736cb glass, or both. 

 

Only concern is what if these new corks suck after a while?!? I don't have a Champion 734c though (just a Fury and Sierra), and that Mossy Swirl on the 736cb glass is pretty cool looking.

I have some custom rods with burl cork and it holds up great, it's just heavier than regular cork. I mainly used it on rods to achieve a little better balance, but I think it looks good too.

6 hours ago, Jrob78 said:

I have some custom rods with burl cork and it holds up great, it's just heavier than regular cork. I mainly used it on rods to achieve a little better balance, but I think it looks good too.

Yeah,... I'm weak and ordered both the 734c and the 736cb glass. ?

Anyone know if there will be any Columbus Day sales, or is the TW fall sale and Omnia moving sale it for this month?

The Tackle Trap has a customer appreciation sale for 30% off. Some exclusions apply, but I was pleasantly surprised to have it work on a couple major brands that are usually excluded. 

FALL30

8 hours ago, NorcalBassin said:

The Tackle Trap has a customer appreciation sale for 30% off. Some exclusions apply, but I was pleasantly surprised to have it work on a couple major brands that are usually excluded. 

FALL30

Oh, you guys just don't let up!! LOL! I told you this was the most dangerous thread.

 

I'm not going to go look! I'm not going to go look!! ???

Dick's Sporting Goods has Abu Garcia Revo X Spinning Fishing Reel (Revo2x30) for $62.22. Shipping is free (must be signed in).

Any thoughts on this reel?

Also 68 from amazon.

6 minutes ago, ryanerb said:

Any thoughts on this reel?

Too fast - I don't need 35 inches per turn of the handle on a spinning reel.

2 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

Too fast - I don't need 35 inches per turn of the handle on a spinning reel.

correct me if i'm wrong, but I think this is pretty standard for a 3000 spinning reel. No different than all the other reel brands. Some guys think the larger 3000 size reels cast better with the bigger spool, etc. I guess each to their own....

3 hours ago, ryanerb said:

Dick's Sporting Goods has Abu Garcia Revo X Spinning Fishing Reel (Revo2x30) for $62.22. Shipping is free (must be signed in).

Any thoughts on this reel?

Also 68 from amazon.

I have that exact reel. Have had it for about 4 years now. I don't use it is much anymore just because I've phased it out of my lineup, not because it's a bad reel, but more so because I'm always trying new stuff/upgrading/etc.

 

It's a very solid reel, and at that price it's a no-brainer IMO. 

On 10/3/2022 at 8:26 PM, NorcalBassin said:

The Tackle Trap has a customer appreciation sale for 30% off. Some exclusions apply, but I was pleasantly surprised to have it work on a couple major brands that are usually excluded. 

FALL30

Sadly, they just announced they're actually closing their doors and website. FALL30 30% discount is back on for most in stock items.

1 hour ago, NorcalBassin said:

Sadly, they just announced they're actually closing their doors and website. FALL30 30% discount is back on for most in stock items.

Geeze, them too??

1 hour ago, NorcalBassin said:

Sadly, they just announced they're actually closing their doors and website. FALL30 30% discount is back on for most in stock items.

I saw their Instagram post earlier today, hate to see them go. 

Definitely interesting. A lot of speculation the boom in fishing tackle during the pandemic has burst and retailers aren't doing near as well as they had been the past couple years. If that's truly the case we should see some really good BF sales coming up in a few weeks. Hopefully we don't see any others going out of business regardless.

4 minutes ago, NorcalBassin said:

Hopefully we don't see any others going out of business regardless.

On the other side of the coin - Omnia is moving into a facility that's about triple the size of their old place. They're expanding from being a bass-centric outlet into panfish, walleye and ESOX.

11 minutes ago, NorcalBassin said:

Definitely interesting. A lot of speculation the boom in fishing tackle during the pandemic has burst and retailers aren't doing near as well as they had been the past couple years. If that's truly the case we should see some really good BF sales coming up in a few weeks. Hopefully we don't see any others going out of business regardless.

Gary from The Tackle Trap hinted that maybe he was starting his own company, that's what I read into it anyway, so maybe it was an issue of the owners being ready to get out of the game and not forced out. 

11 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

On the other side of the coin - Omnia is moving into a facility that's about triple the size of their old place. They're expanding from being a bass-centric outlet into panfish, walleye and ESOX.

Omnia is the only place where I’m a member. Joined about 6 months ago and it’s paid for itself.

Fishermens Source has these 2 Okuma Psycho Sticks for almost 60% off.  I was slightly intrigued when these came out in 2021 but wasn't going to pay almost $300 for an Okuma.  At $110 shipped...why not!

 

https://fishermenssource.com/collections/sale/products/okuma-psy-c-721h-psycho-stick-casting-rod-46-ton-carbon-7ft2

 

https://fishermenssource.com/collections/sale/products/okuma-psy-c-751h-psycho-stick-casting-rod-46-ton-carbon-7ft5

Great rods!

https://okumafishingusa.com/products/psycho-stick-rods

 

 

                                            

On 10/30/2022 at 11:37 AM, roadwarrior said:

Great rods!

https://okumafishingusa.com/products/psycho-stick-rods

 

 

                                            

The look, feel, and finish of it is way nicer than I was expecting! Might be getting another!

Has anyone heard about the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals for this year?

46 minutes ago, Southernbasser said:

Has anyone heard about the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals for this year?

Nothing yet - maybe in a week or two.

Thanks MN Fisher. I’ll keep my eye out for any deals. 

@RichF I was about to pull the trigger but they went up to $119 and now ive backed off for some reason, even though that is still an amazing deal. 

Would you still but another for $119 now that you've handled it?

Also which one did you get? On the few reviews, I've read, the 7'5 is slightly tip heavy?