Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse BFS Rod (Unboxing & First Impressions)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2024
- I picked up the Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse BFS Rod and wanted to show you my initial impressions. Make sure to subscribe and stay tuned for spring when I bend it on some bass!
As many of you know, I have become a big fan of Bait Finesse System (BFS) this year. Any time I can use light line and gear, you know I will be a fan. I guess that is why I fell in love with it! This rod will fit into my arsenal quite well. I sold my old Shimano Sensilite with my Fishband GH100 to Dave, a member of Team Dink, so he can start fishing BFS as well.
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Overall, my first impressions of this rod are very good. I believe it is going to be able to do exactly what I want it to do: cast Ned Rigs and other small bass baits in the 1/16-3/16oz range. It is super light so it will be very comfortable to fish with all day (especially paired with my Shimano Aldebaran 12 BFS XG). Crazy to me how it features 16 total guides... Never seen anything like that before!
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Just bought the Shimano sensilite on your recommendation. Can’t wait till it arrives. Thanks for the awesome videos Ethan
That is a really good rod! You won’t regret it 🤠
I caught my first ever creek chub today and immediately thought about you hahahah
Haha that’s what’s up!! Glad you got one 🤠👊🏽
Man that really is an ultra light finesse rod. I bet it is nice. Thanks for the display.
It’s pretty much perfect for the small plastics I plan to toss on it. More to come in a couple months 🤠
Love the new rod Ethan. 16 guides on a 7' rod is crazy. Paired up with the Shimano Aberdeen looks like a sweet setup. I might be in the market for a high end BFS setup this spring.
I am going to make sure I justify the money and catch tons of smallies on it lol
You'll get your moneys worth 😉
I'm curious what a Shimano ABERDEEN is... lol
The guides were the first thing I noticed as well.
So weird lol the sensilite has 9 as compared to 16 🤣
Was so nice seeing you yesterday! Thanks again I appreciate it so much! Cant wait to see if and when you use that jarred bait.
I’m gonna be using those soon for sure! And honestly man, the look on your face when I gave it to you is worth way more than the setup to me. That’s what it’s all about - spreading the love! NOW DO ME A FAVOR AND CATCH A BIG GIRL ON IT 🤣🤠
Ill do my best sir haha
Dobyns Sierra are a great line of rods too
That’s what everyone says! Stoked to fish it this year
Love Mule fishing and thank you for the review, I too like the sensilite. I will be purchasing the curado BFS soon and will (I think) pair it up with a cajun rod
Awesome! Hope you catch a ton of fish on it :)
Glad you like the Rod..
Yeah it’s a solid BFS stick!
Paired mine with the JDM Daiwa Alphas Air TW. Couldn't be happier!
Oh my! That is like my dream reel right now lol
@@FishAnything how sensitive are dobyns? Every rod I own is st.croix but I am in the market for a new casting rod and my eyes are set on the dobyns Sierra what are your thoughts on the 2? Your opinion is greatly appreciated
seesh, mine is 17 guides! lol But people don't like line to touch the rod when it bends.
So crazy! Yeah I still don’t fully understand the need for all the guides but I’ll take it lol
@@FishAnything the problem with BC rods is that the guides are up, but the line gets pulled downwards. this creates a twist onto the rod. having more guides iwll help distribute that twist. Better yet, they should make a spiral wrapped rod instead. could have used a lot less guides and probably dropped it by 10 dollars LOL
I'm so happy to come across your page. I've been wanting to get into BFS fishing and this rod would be perfect for soft baits. Need a slower rod for hard baits. Sub.
Thanks for the video unboxing and review! Lots of guides keeps the line perfectly controlled under load.
We've caught BIG fish on these things. Enjoy!
I’m stoked to catch some jumbo smallies this year! Thanks Amir 🤠
Wait until you load it up with a decent size bass. The taper on my 740 is amazing. Nice fast tip, very deep bend when loaded and keeps the fish pinned well. Also has a good amount of power in the butt.
I’m very much excited for that day! Glad to hear you like yours 🤠 can’t wait for spring!
The tip is solid carbon. Gary said they were breaking prototypes with hollow tips.
Interesting! That explains why it is so dang small. Should be able to pick up those light bites 🤠
The 16 guides prevent line slap /roll on the blank. I have the 700C , I got probably the first one that left the Dobyns shop. I paired my with a Daiwa Pixy 68 SPR... Super awesome combo 👊 👊
That’s what’s up! Thanks for letting me know - I guess that makes sense!
Almost three minute in and I finally noticed what you're shirt says lol
Cool new fishing rod man!
Home lake baby! Thanks Vin
Gotta love fishing arsenal videos. Sometimes I don’t know if I like catching fish more then collecting fishing gear.
Lololol I think we can all relate
Makes me want a BFS setup
Lol sorry in advance if I make you go spend money you didn’t want to spend 🤣
I have a 7' Medium Fast St. Croix Legend Xtreme 2020 version and it's like a feather compared to all of my other combos, and I have a lot of high end combos. It's still nowhere near BFS, though.
It also doesn't help that I put one of the heaviest Shimanos on it. I paired it with the Antares A 70 size reel. The thing is full metal and weighs a metric ton compared to all of my other reels. Lol
Lmao that’s funny you paired a super heavy reel on such a light rod! I bet that rod tip sticks straight up when you hold it.
@@FishAnything is honestly perfectly balanced. I hold it on the reel, so it feels so light when I'm using it.
You’re a cold Dobyns dude like me now!!
Lol I have two now and they’re both for light line applications 🤣 not a true Dobyns Bass angler yet like you
So much good information!!!!
Thanks JP 🤠👊🏽
I just bought the same rod on sale. Downfall is the only model that was available was the 7ft4. Hoping it does me well.
I think the 7'4 will serve you well! Not all that different in the grand scheme of things.
I’m still trying to hold out for Gary to make some shorter one (a 6’6”-6’8” would be great)
It would make too much sense, wouldn’t it? Lol
I'm interested in BFS fishing!
But the equipment is too expensive so I can only watch it on TH-cam.
Honestly you aren't missing out on much. I prefer spinning!
Every angler I know has a tackle addiction problem. Me included. I've just started bfs fishing in the last fourteen months and been buying like crazy. My name is Steve and I'm a tackle-aholic.............
Hahaha we can all relate to this comment Steve 🤣
And there is my goofy ass messing things up!!! 😂😂🎣
Lmaoooo no you made it fun
Seems a nice rod, and your evaluations are always honest and insightful, but I'm wondering if this new BFS fishing really isn't any different than using a good spin-cast outfit, particularly if fishing for panfish, small to moderate bass, etc. Your thoughts?
I definitely think BFS is a very solid system and adds value to anglers. That being said, I think it only adds value to a small group of niche anglers to be honest.
Fishing in tight quarters with lots of cover while still needing to toss small lures is where I think BFS actually is necessary. Otherwise, I feel spinning will perform just as good. Basically, I think BFS is great for trout and small creek fishing applications.
Correct. I use a h2o 5'6" that is more for power BFS. I paid 30 bucks for it and I pair it with a black knight BFS reel that I upgraded the bearings in to full ceramic BFS type that come with purple anodized cover. I prefer these over the orange ceramics it came with. So for 120$ I got one of the best BFS setups you can throw. And I'll bet on that. There is absolutely no excuse spending 200$ on a rod and idk 3 to 400$ on a reel when my black knight does exactly the same no issues. No back lash. Catches huge bass nd handles them with ease. Been fishing this setup for over a year now. The BFS craze is just something they tricked yall guys into spending these ridiculous prices. But hey let fishing catch yall ain't going to catch me imma go catch the same damn fish yall catching!
@@jaysfishandwhips1328I love my $300 BFS reels
what would be a good starter bfs setup that maybe wont brake the bank i wanna try it out and not sure where to start i live in pa so smallmouth trout pretty much the same way you fish
Everyone says good things about the Kastking Zephyr. I’m thinking about picking one up to replace the fishband I sold. As far as Rod goes, it’s a little more challenging because you might have to order from aliexpress. I believe the “Kuying Teton” is a popular line. Otherwise, you can go get a Shakespeare Microlite spincast setup and just swap a bfs reel on it. The rods are honestly perfect for bfs
Now I want one of those flags. LOL
Lol might have to make a few more and get you one!
@@FishAnything Heck yeah, buddy! I'll fly that sucker from the back of my yak on the Potomac on a holiday. And you know how much I hate crowds. LOL
Hahaha I will look into it my man!
How well could you feel the tiny croappie bait on the mini 1/32 oz jig? Was it like super sensitive like you could feel every little thing and also like it tiny bouncing were you susally wouldn’t our is it like throwing a wacky warm on a ultra ultra light rod were it feels heavy and you can feel EVERY LITTLE THING, because that what i want lol. Looking at getting the suf691c
The 1/32oz size is on the low side for feel with this rod. The sweet spot is 1/16 - 1/8oz I would say.
@@FishAnything thanks! Crazy to say this but I just got this rod and paired it with the Nako flight feather and it is the best rod I’ve ever felt and used!! So much fun!!! You should get them!
Do you think I would have any problems throwing braid with a leader on this rod with the micro guides? Thanks
That’s what I do! No issue.
Did you ever weigh your rod? Your friend with the 7’4” weighed his at 3.9 oz, wonder what the 7 footer would come in at.
I never did weigh it but I am sure it is 3.8oz or so. I imagine those last 4" make a very marginal impact.
Is that rod ideal for jigging?
Sold out boo
Dobyns doesn't seem to produce a lot of these. Definitely have been out of stock a lot since launching it.
Looks SWEEEEEET! Just a little too pricey for me though :( I think my BFS Rod cost $60; haha.
Haha yeah definitely not necessary to go this expensive but I figured it would be a good one for years to come. Honestly that sensilite for about $50 is an incredible ned Rod too
Is it flimsy?
Not really! It’s pretty fast action but has a soft enough tip to load up good on a ned rig cast. Going to be perfect for the 1/16 - 3/16 range
Online Outdoorman , What are your pro and cons of the dobyns bfs after several months later. I own a few Dobyns and was looking for a bfs rod
I honestly don't use it a ton but here is my perspective...
It is a great rod for small bass BFS applications (Ned Rigs, tiny cranks/spinnerbaits, etc.) Basically anything 1/8oz - 1/4oz.
Wouldn't get it for panfish or trout though
@@FishAnything Thank You
Is this rod a true medium what kinda backbone does this have also phenix just dropped a classic finesse corouis also has any1 fished the phonex 1
This isn't a Medium. I believe Dobyns calls it a Light, and I feel that is a pretty accurate statement. Haven't tried the Phoenix yet - I am sure they will be nice!
@@FishAnything so it's like a ml type deal ehh I probably just gonna role with a medium softish taper this could be a little overkill for me Hows the Backbone
What size braided line can you use on that rod I just wondering
I would probably recommend 6 - 20lb with 20 being overkill in my opinion. 10lb is probably the sweet spot.
DOBYNS>>>>>
Lots of folks love them! Figured i better give them a shot
I want one so bad, very jealous man right here.
Definitely a nice setup! But don’t be jealous, it doesn’t make me any better at catching big fish lol
@@FishAnything but it looks good catching those little ones.
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How do the 12 aldebaran hold up against modern bfs reels? It is based on the core 50 platform? do you use a lighter after marked spool?
I must be honest... I am not a BFS expert. I am still learning and experimenting. But I do know this... This reel is dynamite for Bass BFS usage such as Ned Rigs and whatnot. Probably not the best option for the tiny 1/64oz jigs and whatnot. But great for 1/32 - 3/32oz
Is that the suf700c. Or the 701c?
700C!
@@FishAnything what’s the difference ?
how much does the rod weight?
Hmmm not sure exactly what it weighs but it feels pretty light for the 7' model!
why does it not surprise me you get distracted by popping bubble wrap...ha ha
Because I get distracted by literally everything 🤣
Put it on a food scale/postal scale and give us a true weight.
Good feedback! I don’t own a scale but maybe next time 🤠
@@FishAnything
Weights on rods are hard to find online. You can get a scale at Walmart for cheap.
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Guys don't waste your money. Get a black knight itll match the aldebaran cast for cast no issues. Anybody who says it won't thinks having more money into there equipment means something. Or makes them look special. Get a solid 5'6" rod or smaller i chose the h2o PE-56MC and its a awesome power BFS setup i catch 5lb+ largemouths with ease and the fight is amazing. Been fishing this setup for over a year Im telling you guys there is no justifying spending this amount of money on something when shit happens. rods break, tips snap, guides break, gears strip. So save your money get something solid and fish! Being out there is all you need to do don't let fishing catch you and go catch fish.
nanofil line is a no go in my book too thick
Definitely disagree that it is too thick but I do think it is a weird line. Almost feels like dental floss after you use it a bit.
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