I tried to take one back to Oak Ridge Marina but they would not accept it because I didn't buy it there (bought it from Tackle Warehouse, so I did buy it new). I can't remember if they replied on here after I posted about it, or if I called them, but they basically said that retailers could choose whether to provide warranty service to all Dobyns customers or just their customers. They lost me as a customer on that day. And so did Oak Ridge.

I have 3 Dobyns rods (Savvy 704, Champ 703, Champ Extreme 745) - 2 of them have been sent back for breakage. And I've had to replace guides on 2 of them as well. Lost my biggest fish ever on my 745 because one of my guides got knicked and cut my braid. I don't want to say for sure it was a DD, but I've had some 9s and it absolutely looked larger than any fish I've ever caught. But it wasn't close enough to the boat to say with 100% certainty.

Regardless, I was unaware of being able to send them back to them at the time. They didn't mention it either. I was handling warranty stuff with local retailers, at least in part because it gave me an opportunity to go buy some stuff from locals who provide good service. That's when Oak Ridge pulled their stunt and ticked me off.

Honestly, I've had Berkleys, Abu Garcia, Shimano, G Loomis, BPS, and others, and the only rods I've ever had with breaks that weren't my fault or messed up guides were Dobyns. They are good sensitive rods for the money, but I've had way more issues with them than anything else, and most of my other stuff is cheaper and lower end.

Is this sale still on?? Looking for a frog rod...

no.

I spoke to Gary Dobyns yesterday and he said they are honoring the 40percent off. I don't know for how long but that was just yesterday. BTW I spoke to Gary yesterday for about 20 min and he was so patient answering all my questions and very accommodating. It makes it a little easier to spend money with a company when you have spoken to the owner and had such a great experience.

Did you call Dobyns directly or did he give you a code?

Looking for a good chatterbait rod

I talked to Sportsman's Outfitters on Tuesday morning. I was informed that Dobyn's will not be allowing them to extend the sale. Dobyn's is already over-whelmed with orders from the sale.

Anyone get any shipping/tracking yet? I got an email they received my order but nothing since then.

The rods are being shipping direct from Dobyns' corporate location in Texas. I have been told they got swamped by the sale, so there's a backlog of shipping to be done. Hence, you'll need to be patient about being notified. There is no hanky-panky on this, just being swamped.

As long as I can get my rod before April 17 I'm happy. I'll be at Rayburn for 9 days so I wanna play with it.

If you're on Facebook and a member of Dobyns Rod Community, Gary is running the 40% off there till 4/6.
He is charging $25 shipping per order, so if you order 1 or order 10, shipping is the same. Order directly and help a local guy out!

Yup. Ordered an Xtasy yesterday. Told myself no for a week and then I caved.

From a friend who's prostaff with them-
"Get the 735C or 736C Glass rods for chatterbaits". These are new rods to the lineup just for chatter/spinnerbaits.

I spoke to Gary directly. No code. I went and picked up my Xstacy today and spoke to him again and told him guys on TFF we’re still wanting to buy and he said he would honor the 40percent through Monday April 6th. All you have to do is contact them directly. This 755 I got is sick. So light and well balanced.

How do I get in contact with Dobyns rods directly?