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 GLX vs Dobyns champ extreme
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10/21/15 10:29 PM
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lizardfliper
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As far as quality goes what do you guys think? I know that both rods are about as good as it gets when it comes to fishing rods. I know alot more about loomis than i do dobyns. I cant find any factor tours of dobyns. Are these rods made over seas? I have a champion and its put together really well, great rod. The champ extreme has better components than that. anyone know about the champ extreme rod blanks? I cant find anything about them online or their website as to how they are made or where they are made at. Looks like a fine rod though. I see one in my future. I am talking about the extreme model that they just discontinued because of a newer model that came out at tacklewarehouse.
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Re: GLX vs Dobyns champ extreme
[Re: lizardfliper]
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10/21/15 10:53 PM
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ezbassin
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I like the Extremes. I have 8 of them. I had one GLX many years ago and it broke easily. I always liked the IMX better than the GLX and for me the GLX wasn't worth the extra $100. Now I haven't used any of the new Loomis rods so I don't know how they compare.
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Re: GLX vs Dobyns champ extreme
[Re: lizardfliper]
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10/21/15 11:05 PM
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T54
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Dobyns rods are made in China. Every G.Loomis blank and rod is made in Woodland, Washington.
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Re: GLX vs Dobyns champ extreme
[Re: T54]
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10/21/15 11:12 PM
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West Texas FX
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Dobyns rods are made in China. Every G.Loomis blank and rod is made in Woodland, Washington. Enough said!
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Re: GLX vs Dobyns champ extreme
[Re: lizardfliper]
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10/21/15 11:21 PM
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T54
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I'm not bashing Chinese rods by any means, I own plenty, including some Dobyns. That particular factory is one of the top 2 rod factories in China and a lot of good brands are built there. Not all Chinese rods are made equal.
Last edited by T54; 10/21/15 11:22 PM.
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Re: GLX vs Dobyns champ extreme
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10/21/15 11:21 PM
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KB1953
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Re: GLX vs Dobyns champ extreme
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10/21/15 11:52 PM
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Chet
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Re: GLX vs Dobyns champ extreme
[Re: lizardfliper]
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10/22/15 12:57 AM
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lizardfliper
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THANKS T54, I know the 804 champion rod i have is put together extremly well. if i didn't know better i would think it was made in japan. I expect the extreme rod to be at least equal to that quality.
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Re: GLX vs Dobyns champ extreme
[Re: lizardfliper]
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10/22/15 01:07 AM
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jbcarroll3000
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Don't own a GLX, but do love my Extremes.
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Re: GLX vs Dobyns champ extreme
[Re: T54]
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10/22/15 01:15 AM
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Dobyns rods are made in China. Every G.Loomis blank and rod is made in Woodland, Washington. I thought Dobyns were made in Korea
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Re: GLX vs Dobyns champ extreme
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10/22/15 01:21 AM
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T54
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Dobyns rods are made in China. Every G.Loomis blank and rod is made in Woodland, Washington. I thought Dobyns were made in Korea It might depend on the series. I could be wrong.
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Re: GLX vs Dobyns champ extreme
[Re: lizardfliper]
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10/22/15 05:28 AM
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I'm gonna catch hate for this one but here's my take.
I don't know why any one buys dobyns or loomis rods if they have used others in the same price point.
I got hung up in the hype and ordered some Glx and nrx. At the end of the day i like my kistlers better price point for price point.
I really don't find any reason to get better than klx series. My helium 3's are a little lighter, a little better feel but really no real significant advantage. Same with the zbones. I like it, but there is no significant benefit for price point.
I'm not even sure where my nrx is currently. I think it's on my rod rack as back up I the garage. My stump grinder has been catching hell lately for flipping duties.
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Re: GLX vs Dobyns champ extreme
[Re: lizardfliper]
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10/22/15 01:06 PM
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TallBaldCypress
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As far as quality goes what do you guys think? I know that both rods are about as good as it gets when it comes to fishing rods. I know alot more about loomis than i do dobyns. I cant find any factor tours of dobyns. Are these rods made over seas? I have a champion and its put together really well, great rod. The champ extreme has better components than that. anyone know about the champ extreme rod blanks? I cant find anything about them online or their website as to how they are made or where they are made at. Looks like a fine rod though. I see one in my future. I am talking about the extreme model that they just discontinued because of a newer model that came out at tacklewarehouse. I own both. I haven't been fishing long but here's my take... I've had a few GLX's for 3 years, bought them used, and they're the best built toughest rods I have. The Dobyns I've had for about 18 months. I broke the tip on one and I know it was a manufacturer defect but it was about as easy for me to just send in the $$ for the no hassle return. Even though they may be prone to more quality control issues than Loomis, I prefer the dobyns for it's overall feel/sensitivity. And yes... all factories in China are not equal.
Last edited by B. Dill; 10/22/15 01:06 PM.
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Re: GLX vs Dobyns champ extreme
[Re: lizardfliper]
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10/22/15 01:52 PM
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GregMKJr
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