Just about jumped on this - but then talked to a buddy who reminded me that Dobyns allows some retailers to limit their warranty coverage to only people who purchased directly from the individual retailer. Until their warranty coverage can be redeemed at any retailer, I'm out on Dobyns. Saved me some $

Is it a big deal to send a rod back to Dobyns? I think they allow you to cut them down, so not like you have to send a 7 foot tube. I've never had to get a warranty replacement, so kind of a non-issue for me. It might happen, but not with any frequency. I certainly like the 5 Champion XP rods I have...

That's a great deal, but looking back at the s**t they have sent us over the last few years? And now with covid-19? Not to mention I can spend my money on American made rods, on American jobs, supporting my friends and neighbors that are as good or better than that Chicom junk? No f***ing way Jose!!!

^^ did/do you know Dobyns is headquartered in Sulphur Springs, Texas?!?! And that EVERYONE'S blanks come from 1 of 3 places so it's only "American" for assembly and distribution?!

Just saw this but looks like it's too late for the sale. I have 8 Dobyns rods (3 Furys, 3 Sierras and 2 Champ Extremes) and I love them all. I had a Champ 734 that I loved but accidentally kicked it overboard in 20' of water. I would have replaced it with this sale if I had seen it in time. The Furys are a great rod for the money and I use them for moving bait applications. The Sierra is a great rod for less than $200 and a step up in sensitivity from the Fury. I bought the 2 Extremes at a Bassmaster Classic for about 25% off the list price. They are the finest rods I've ever owned. I have the DX744 I use for jigs and Carolina rigs and the DX795 Flip. As I said before, I love all of them but I think the Sierra is a great rod when it comes to balancing cost vs quality and sensitivity.

Yes, it is over

Just talked to Sportsmans and they are trying to get Dobyns to extend the sale. Supposed to call me back if they get it approved.

I have never heard such a thing. Most people rave about their customer service, including warranty, and that is something Gary prides his business on. Here is their warranty policy http://dobynsrods.com/warranty/

did anyone else get an email after their purchase? I can't find one if I did.

As for their warranty... Several years ago I broke the tip off of a Champion Extreme in my garage door. They told me to cut out the section of the rod that has the model and specs and put it in an envelope and send it to them with a check for $70 (I think it's $80 now for this rod). About a week later I received a new replacement.

Yes, I got an email

I did too. Check your spam or other folder.

I got a email in my junk.

From what I understand, Gary has a fair amount of stock on hand in east Texas because non-essential retail stores/dealer network are in shelter in place mode, so he partnered with one or more of his ecommerce partners to move some of the inventory (as ecomm is about the only way to do that current day and age), as the orders are going to drop ship from East Texas. I got an email on my order

Yes, I got an email confirming my order (on Fri), but I have not yet gotten one saying anything has shipped.