Dustin's Corner: The Rod Recap

Well its that time of year again where everything is being looked at and broken down to make sure the 2013 season will go without a flaw!(fingers crossed).  In my last post I reviewed some basic rod cleaning, and this time I am going over my entire rod arsenal, and the great support I get being part of the Dobyn's Team!

I joined the Dobyn's Pro Staff team in 2011 and do not regret one minute of it.  We are all like one big family, and all have one thing in common (we love to catch fish..primarily bass).  So since 2011 I have started my little collection of Dobyn's Rods which includes all the different levels, from the Savvy Series to the Champion Extreme and all of them have upheld to very hard conditions.  The only issue I have ever come across was breaking one tip off (due to mainly to user error) And thats how I learned to  put all the rods in The Rod Gloves even though they go into a rod locker.

This is my collection of Dobyn's so far, 12 rods strong, and more to come this year!

Casting:Champion Extreme 743C, 

Coalition 735C & 734C,
Champion Series 765CB,735C,733C,703C,
Savvy Series 733C.

Spinning:
Coalition Series 704SF, 703SF
Savvy Series 703SF, 693SF.

I can honestly say that all of these rods have been put through rigorous testing,abuse,weather elements, just about anything thrown at them, and they all hold STRONG!

This year I will be adding 2 more rods to the collection which will include a new 702SF(spinning) and a new 763C(casting).

When Gary builds a rod, he sure does know what he is doing from the quality and durability to the finish of the rods, they are far superior than anything else I have used!

So if you are interested in a rod, don't hesitate to ask myself or Rob any questions, and if we don't have a answer for you, we will work as hard as we can to get one for you as we are part of the Dobyn's family. To learn more check out the all  new website at www.dobynsrods.com for the full selection of these weapons!

Also keep an eye for theNew Roads Fishing Team Truck as it has the Dobyn's logo's all around it.

Dustin's Corner: New Boat for a New Season

Please welcome the Newest Addition to our Fishing Team.
, the yet unnamed Ranger Z521 paired with a 250 Yamaha SHO..and a Power Pole Blade

 As everyone knows, I had my boat aka "Big Sexy"(Z518 Ranger) for a couple of years (editors note: Dustin is the only one who called the boat 'Big Sexy").  This boat worked amazing for us, and we have had alot of fun in it, however due to getting busier in the fishing tournaments, and taking on bigger waters (not to mention carrying more tackle and gear on board) it was time to go on the hunt for a bigger boat.  



I wasn't going to veer away from Ranger or the new Yamaha SHO outboards, so that left my options limited to where I would be able to find one or a place that was wanting to make a deal.  Well it took some looking but I found a Z521 Ranger with a 250 Yamaha SHO at Bay-Marine located in Trenton.  So after talking with them at the Belleville Sportsman Show and throwing some numbers around, we came to a deal within 5 minutes (amazing).  

The sales team at Bay-Marine made it easy to work with them, and make me a great offer on my current boat (unlike some other dealers). 

So this past saturday we made the road trip down and dropped off "Big Sexy" and picked up to the new Girl ( and yes I shed a tear letting go of my first baby, however I was excited to adopt the new one).



It won't be to much longer now and the hard water will be off the lakes, and we can get this new beast wet...the only thing left to do is think of a new name (any suggestions!)  and get it decked out in the New Roads Fishing Logo's!



(This year will also be our first year sporting the Power Pole Blade)

Once again a big thanks to Bay-Marine, and if anyone is looking for a boat please go see them, as how they treated me was a awesome experience, friendly and made the deal happen!



See you on the water soon!  

Dustin

Dustin's Corner: Ardent Rod Kleen Cleaner

I know its been awhile since I have put a post out there. Its been a hectic winter for me at my day job, as well training, but as that slows down, I will be putting out more posts of my 2012 year, and upcoming events for 2013 

and I have been working hard at a few things-soon to come (insert wink here)

Following up on BassJunky's article on rod storage and maintenance I though I would share a review of a stellar cleaning product sold under the Ardent banner... check it out

ARDENT ROD KLEEN CLEANER

So at the end of every year of fishing, putting everything through the abuse,weather,storage, and everything else that gets thrown at them. Our hardest working tool while on the water is probably our fishing rods, next to our fishing reels. Its amazing to see how the rods of today take such stress and elements, but they always hold up with a little TLC.

Ardent Rod Kleen Cleaner is a superior cleaner and corrosion inhibitor for use with all fishing tackle. Use to remove build-up on all parts of rods and reels. Spray on all type of rods and reels, and then lightly wipe down after returning from your trip to help prevent moisture and salt build-up that can be a major cause of corrosion. Rod Kleen will have no adverse effects on line and/ or composite material on your equipment.

I recently gave Rod Kleen a test run, this is a before picture of my rod after a years worth of  abuse on and off the water!

After applying the Ardent Rod Kleener and giving it a quick wipe down, this is what the after shot looks like.. 

So there you have it, we clean our house,vehicles, and everything else, but sometimes we over look our fishing stuff which also needs to be taken care of, so you can still land the big one that always seems to get away!