Dobyns Rod/Reel Loaner program....

[Mike Bucca]

Guys, I have decided to do a FREE loaner program with Dobyns Rods and Ardent Reels. Steve Searcy is also involved with this but just with Dobyns Rods. The way I want this to work is if your INTERESTED in fishing with a Dobyns Rod and/or Ardent Reel I will loan you one of my personal rod and reel of your choice with some matching Triple Fish Fluorocarbon line for a agreed upon amount of time (preferably no more than 3-4 days).

I will only have ONE rod/reel combo loaned at one time.

If you want to sign up to loan a rod post your name and the model rod you want to try on this post and it will be done on a FIRST COME first serve basis. I will go down the line.

I will meet anyone anywhere in Acworth to pickup or dropoff the rod. All I ask is to treat my equipment with care. My sponsors are backing me up on warranty and they are aware of me doing this. I would like to reccomend TIMBERGHOST www.timberghostshop.com in Calhoun, GA as your local Dobyns Rod Dealer. For Ardent Reels you can buy them direct at www.ardentoutdoors.com. One small request. Please let me know if you purchase one from each of these 2 businesses or if you chose another business.

Here are the rods and their specs for loan

806ML 8', 1pc, 20-40lb, 1-5oz, Hvy Fast Action Mike Long Swimbait Casting Rod Calcutta Reel

795ML 7'9", 1pc, 15-30lb, 1-4oz, Med/Hvy Fast Action Mike Long Swimbait Casting Rod Calcutta Reel

704CB 7', 1pc, 8-14lb, 1/4-3/4oz, Med Mod/Fast Action Crankbait, Jerkbait Casting Rod Ardent Reel

703C 7', 1pc, 10-17lb, 1/4-3/4oz, Med/Hvy Ex Fast Action Senkos, Jigs, Flukes, Texas Rigs, Spinnerbaits Casting Rod Ardent Reel

704C 7', 1pc, 10-20lb, 1/4-1oz, Hvy Ex Fast Action Texas Rigs, Jigs, Carolina Rig, Spinnerbaits, Horny Toad Cast Rod Ardent Reel

705CB 7', 1pc, 8-17lb, 1/4-1oz, Med/Hvy Mod/Fast Action Crankbait, Jerkbait Casting Rod Ardent Reel

733DX 7'3", 1pc, 10-17lb, 1/4-3/4oz, Med/Hvy Ex Fast Senkos, Flukes, Spooks, Spinnerbaits, Horny Toad Casting Rod Ardent Reel

702SF 7', 1pc, 6-12lb, 1/8-1/2oz, Med/Lt Fast Action Dartheads, Shaking Worms, Shaky Head, Tube & Gitzit Spin Rod Ardent Reel

701SXF 6'8", 1pc, 4-10lb, 1/8-3/8oz, Lt Ex Fast Action Dropshot, Lt. Dartheads, Split-Shot Spinning Rod Ardent Reel

805CB 8', 1pc, 10-20lb, 3/8-1 1/8oz, Med/Hvy Mod/Fast Action Crankbait Casting Rod Ardent Reel

Thanks and let me know if you have any quesitons

Mike

[Tokyo Lunker]

Mike,
You continue to amaze me!!! You are a super guy that is always willing to help people out! I don't know anyone else in your position that would help fishermen out. With this being my first year fishing I have found out that there are a lot of "advanced" fishermen would wouldn't give amatuers the light of day. Good things are coming your way Brother!!!

[Ron288]

Bud you got my vote for Big Brother Of The Year. One super nice guy. i would but ever thing i touch of yours i brake lol

[waterworld]

Dang Man, If I had known you were going to do that I would not have bought them.... (LOL) Nice of you mike to do that!

[Mike Bucca]

YOu guys are too kind . My sponsors take GREAT care of me and this is one of many ways that I try to help pay them back for taking care of me. Now anyone want to loan out a rod/reel combo?

Mike

[waterworld]

Hummmmm..... I have to think about that one!!!!

[toonafish]

681SXF if no one has dibs....and thanks Mike...you're ok !

BTW- I guess if I really like the Dobyns/Ardent combo, I might have to sell my $40 Shimano rods huh...


Oh..and yes I will loan you any of my Shimano Convergence rods and Sedona reels.

[Mike Bucca]

Hey Brian, I kinda goofed on that particular rod. I thought I had a 681SXF but I have a 701SXF. Same action as the 6ft8 but the one I have is 7ft. Let me know when you want to pick it up. You'll be equipped with a BRAND NEW Ardent Spinning reel. I'll even put you some real non viscious line on there ~ he he.

Mike

[toonafish]

Mike.... give me a shout @ 770 842 4308 when you get a chance

Thanks !

Brian

[Mike Bucca]

TOona you got a PM

[Skeeter Steve]

For those of you that don't know me by Steve Searcy, it's me
Ranger Steve.

Any of you crankbait guys that like DD22's, DB3, Strike King Series
4 & 5, Poes 300 & 400 then, I would recomend the Dobyns 805CB
rod.

As most of you know, a big crankbait can wear you out if you throw it enough.

I don't know of a better crankbait rod for "big" crankbaits.
Believe me, I have tried them all.

You can chunk a DD22 a mile with the 8' Dobyns.

I spool my David Fritts Browning crankbait reels with 10lb Camo
Triple Fish to achieve maximum depth.

Give it a try. I think you will be surprised.


Ranger Steve
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[toonafish]

Mike ,

Thanks for letting me try out the Dobyns 701SXF and the Ardent reel. That is one nice combo ! Perfect for drop-shotting. Although I didn't catch many fish on it today, I really like the action it gives the bait.

toona