PART 1: Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse BFS Rod Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- This is my intial impressions and in-depth review of the Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting rod. I go over specs, my intended uses, and I also show the taper at difference forces to show how the rod bends thought the taper of the rod. Future videos will show casting a variety of lures and showing the taper with crank baits. The final video will be getting into some bass, walleye and panfish to test the rods versatility.
This is the first mainstream rod to be specifically made for BFS fishing. I hope that this rod create competition among other rod makers to start to bring quality USA market BFS rods to the market.
I got mine from Bait Finesse Empire:
baitfinesseempire.com/dobyns-...
Instagram: @baitfinesseempire ( baitfinesseempire), a new finesse fishing oriented web-based retailer opened the USA mid-April 2021. The shop carries a ton of Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) lures, lines and other gear. They also carry tackle from the USA and elsewhere. I am excite to partner with them to spread the love of BFS to the mainstream market. I will continue to share unbiased reviews of products with you all an encourage your feedback on products so Bait Finesse Empire can ensure they are stocking what the people want.
Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting SA 700c Rod Specs:
7', 1/16-5/16 (1.5-8gr), 2-8lb line.
The Sierra Ultra Finesse or BFS casting rods are a new addition for 2021. This series was built strictly due to angler request and the growing popularity. Ultra-Light bass fishing has become very popular over the last few years and we have heard from our anglers to bring back an Ultra-Light Finesse casting rod designed to throw baits as light as 1/16th oz (1.5g) and using 2-8lb line to target bass, panfish, crappie and trout..
These models will be in lengths of 7′ and 7’4″ and will be one-piece models. These rods are very small in diameter and super lightweight. Be on the lookout for these at a Dobyns dealer this fall.
FEATURES:
High modulus graphite blanks
Fuji Micro guides
Fuji reel seats
Kevlar wrapping
Balanced and splined blanks
Portugal cork - Split handle designs
Solid carbon tip sections
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That's really the best way to show a rods taper. It's very informative to your viewers when you review rods. thx
I figured I had my doubts of the taper of this rod before I got it. I wanted to help anyone out who was wondering about the taper and power of the rod
@@HobieWanKenobi I was out today nailing bass on a Shimano Sensilite casting rod with 1/16oz shaky head on 8lb FC. That sensitlite is 7' light power, but has a different taper than that Dobyns rod. It's an incredible rod for $49!
The Senselite seems a bit softer than the Sierra. Not bad, just a different rod.
Hobie-Wan,
I was looking forward to this review. Now I can’t wait to see this rod and the Curado BFS paired up on the water
That is what is gonna happen. Seems too good to be true. Shimano releases the Curado BFS and Dobyns has the Sierra BFS rod. Hopefully some good things moving forward in for BFS in the USA.
Good review. I've been ranting about this rod and the action. The balance of power while still loading deep is pretty damn good for a finesse casting rod!
I agree. I like how the rod's taper allows for a wide range of uses. The progressive loading was something I wasn't expecting before handling the rod.
Dobyns warranty is amazing. Customer service in general is on point.
This is my first Dobyns rod. I am hoping I never have to test their warranty but, good to know you had a good experience.
Ordered mine yesterday. Can't wait to try it out and compare it to the Doomsday Tackle bait finesse rod. I've been having a lot of fun with that one paired with either my Alphas Air or Scorpion BFS.
Good to hear. Let me know how they compare.
Dobyns rods definitely punch above their price point. Looking forward to the casting video
That's what I hear. This is my first Dobyns rod and I am impressed so far. Time will tell a better impression though
Yo Kenobi!..I bought this rod based off of your review!..I caught a 4.6 lm bass with it the other day!.I rigged it with a slx bfs reel with 10pound braid to a 6 pound flouro leader!..the most fun fishing I've had in a long time!I love to throw a 1/16 oz Blakemore spin head with a 2 inch swimbait on it..its legit!..I think the total lure weight about 1/8 oz.
Nice!! Glad to see you like the rod....and catching big fish with it too. I caught a fat 30in pike on mine. Handled it fine (obviously not ideal). I was walleye fishing with a small soft swimbait and that like crushed it.
This rod and the 7'4" model are available right now. I preordered the 7' model directly from Dobyns in late December and received it in mid February. I am pairing it with a Daiwa Alphas Air TW (with Sagisi Customs clicker drag) throwing 1/8oz hair jigs for river Smallmouth. Gary Dobyns told me he had to go with the solid tip because the hollow tip prototypes were too prone to breakage. Like you, my initial impression of the rod is very positive. It feels light, well balanced , and good in hand. The tip loads well casting an 1/8oz. hair jig and if they sell well, Gary will add a 6'9" model.
Good to know. The solid tip is done very well with this rod. That 6'9 version will be perfect for docks.
@@HobieWanKenobi I neglected to mention, thanks for posting the review of the rod and all your efforts in promoting and educating those of us new or semi new to BFS. Keep up the good work.
No problem. I enjoy helping people out with BFS
Sagisi Customs clicker drag…where could I get one?
@@friedrichknicely3012 He has a website (Google) Sagisi Customs. Also on eBay and Instagram
One of your first subscribers, love the channel and this one was very helpful, love the mustache, Loose the mustache 😂
Loose it??? It's cold where I live. My lip is sensitive to the cold
@@HobieWanKenobi🤣
Well done!
Thanks Arne.
OH yeah, Welcome to the BFE Team :)
Thanks. I will say I was pretty excited when Amir was talking about opening a finesse oriented tackle shop in the USA. After a long conversation, I decided to jump aboard.
@@HobieWanKenobi u have made the right decision!
@@rawrfishing Choosing between The Force and the Empire...was difficult
I do not own a single spinning reel. I have been converting all my rods to dobyns over the last two years. Looking to purchase one bfs setup. Trying to decide between a zero power and a one power. Thinking the 740 would help for longer casting but the 701 might be good because the lightest rod I have now is the champion 733. Also I would probably go with curado bfs reel?
I like the 701 over the solid tipped Dobyns. Feels more secure
Ajing rods often display that awkward casting due to their very thin solid tip with a fast transition to a stronger backbone. Glad this doesn't seem to be the case with the Dobyns.
Yeah. I had a solid tip rod in the past that more so pushed lures instead of casting them. The Dobyns does well with casting. I just uploaded the casting/on the water video.
Weight of this rod??
so far is a fun rod. the ultra micro guides are... super small lol. probably the smallest out of all my other rods. I think it will be my bass and crappie rod.
I do a lot of finesse bass fishing. This rod will be great for weightless worms around stumps for bass cruising the shallows for spawning spots.
Ive used this rod paired with a Conquest bfs. Surprisingly sensitive with small jigs....tubes, crappie magnets. Could feel little crappie magnet slide down rocks. I was pretty impressed.
Question if you don't mind? Should i install extra magnets in my conquest with 2.9mm spool? I know its a must with the shallow spool. Seems like I,m using more brakes then stock spool.
Cant wait till you get the rod on the water for real world impressions.
I went from 3 gram total weight 2.5 inch tube to 3/8th oz chatter bait with this rod.
Its going to be a good all rounder bait finesse i think!
I think this rod is going to be that "one and done" type of rod to bring shore fishing. Pretty versatile taper for power BFS.
As far as the magnets, if you are using an Avail spool, they recommend using the extra magnets. If you are able to use less brakes with the extra magnets, that leaves more braking range for you to tap into when it gets windy or, you are casting hard to cast baits like a lightweight hair jig or something.
@@HobieWanKenobi your dead on about the brakes. i was at 3/4ths brake setting in wind before i felt like it was doing anything.
I mistakenly assumed it was the shallow spools inside diameter that called for the extra brakes, being further from the magnets. Maybe the metal alloy plays a role too?
going to order em.
ty for the reply!
Yeah...I never got why the brakes would be needed if the inner diameter of the spool was closer to the magnets the the stock spool. I guess I learned something today.
Hey man so I just received the 7’4” and the description on tackle warehouse said it was a Fast action, and on the rod it says Moderate Extra Fast??? 🤷🏻♂️😂 The rod seems to be bending super deep into the blank like a crank bait rod, I was wondering if you had a 7’4” or had any input or opinion on it. I’m really confused here lol and not sure if I should return it or if it would still make a pretty decent bfs rod. Just not sure. Thanks in advance 👊🏽
The tip is pretty fast (solid tip rod). from there, the mid section has a decent amount of give as well. I have the 700c and the 701c. I also used a few prototypes of Dobyns BFS rods, they make good versatile BFS rods. I prefer the Cashion Icon BFS for single hook applications like ned rigs and such.
I have caught some big pike on my 700c. I am always careful not to high stick with the rod. the 701c had a normal tubular tip that gives me more secure feeling.
@@HobieWanKenobi Thanks yeah it’s interesting haha it’s pretty much parabolic but also has some extra bend in the tip which is crazy lol hopefully it will do the job. 😊 I’m pairing it with the SLX BFS we shall see 😁🤙🏽
for bass do you want a rod thats more in the heavy side ? lures from 5 to 15 grams and line from 6 to 15 pound ? medium light? i think LIGHT rod would not be ideal for big bass grade fish
Sometimes bass are finicky and want to eat smaller lures. This rod is meant to cast most bass lures designed for spinning rods such as shakeyhead, Ned Rigs and all that.
Just got an alphas air tv.... Need a rod for it. I have a custom Phenix mirage 1-5lb paired with a vanford 1000 and 8lb braid...... This rod is too noodly... I want something that has a little more backbone but can still cast well
This Dobyns Sierra will be great. I built a Mirage BFS rod. Definitely a noodle. This rod acts more like a bass rod. I have videos using it on the water with the Curado BFS and SLX BFS. It would be the on the water review of either reel.
What BFS CASTING ROD DO YOU KNOW OF THAT IS AT LEAST 7FT THAT IS COMFORTABLE AT 1/4 OUNCE AND HAS SOME FLEX, THANKS
Are you looking to throw light cranks?
@@HobieWanKenobi YES SHALLOW CRANK ,YOU SUGGESTED THE SV LITE INSTEAD OF THE ALPHAS AIR FOR 1/4 AND UP AND I LOVE IT
Whats the difference between the "light, fast action" and the "light mod action, extra fast"?
Looking for a finesse crankbait rod.
The light fast action is the 701, it has a normal tip. The 700 is the light mod, ex fast tip. Both rods feel very similar through the mid section, with the tip being softer on the 700. Take a look at the Cashion Icon BFS 7ft Light. It's got a great taper for finesse crank.
@@HobieWanKenobi Thx for your answer! So you would not recommend the Dobyns 701 for Cranks?
@@FlyFishingChronicles It would work. What size cranks and how deep?
@@HobieWanKenobi Shallow to mid depth max. Something in the 5 to 7 Gram range.
@@FlyFishingChronicles Any of the rods mentioned would work.
Can you detect every bite with this rod? Please let me know
It is sensitive and I havent felt I was missing anything using this rod
I don’t think this is the first BFS mainstream rod in the market. Old 18 came out with a 7’ Ultralight Made in USA rod called the Suppressor that was designed for BFS in mind. It was released more than a year ago. Good info nonetheless.
I know Doomsday came out with one too. Didn't really think of it at the time. This one stands out as straightup saying BFS
Dam was going to get 2 for strictly crappie fishing. Now I'm at a lost
Dont get so down on yourself yet. I will be testing it out for panfish quite extensively, as I love chasing panfish.
@@HobieWanKenobi love crappie fishing out here in northern cali. I'll do use 1lb braid on a scorpion bfs on a custom spiral wrap. and Been waiting for dobyns for years to come out with a bfs rod.so hope it's not a let down. Btw you should try the xtasy lineup
1lb braid...that's scary.
I appreciate your effort to inform us and to be unbias. That is why I like your tubes. However it will be more informative and objective if you just hang a weight on the line and let us see how the rod bend. Tell us the weight the load and show some vertical and horizontal distances (the rodbuilding supplier Matagi does this for there blanks). Then the viewer can do the same with his rod and compare objectively and unbias. Also inform the weight of the rod. Or even better the weight of each section of the rod to provide an idea of the weight balance, if it is multi sectional. Otherwise show us the balance point without the reel. All this will make the buy or not decision much more qualified.
Thank you for the feedback. The weight of the static force is a good idea. Static force doesn't show how the taper progresses as well. The above suggestion is great for large amounts of data/detail. Most viewers are looking for more empirical data they can relate to experience. Most anglers, including me do not fully understand deflection angles and such most rod builders are keen on.
There's some shots of the rod at different static loads on the Tackle Tour forum.