Q & A - Anyone with questions please submit to info@dobynsrods.com.These will be answered by Gary and Brice Boseman. A few will be selected each month for the newsletter. Some anglers don’t like their names posted so we’ll use first names only. If you’ll include your location, we will post name and where you’re from. An example would be: Mike from Dallas, TX.
Q - How does Texas compare to California for bass fishing. From Mike in Chico CA.
A - This could be made into a long article and I believe I’ll do this soon just for fun. But here are some high points. There are lots of fish in both states and big fish, too. The biggest difference I see is getting used to all the standing timber in the Texas lakes. I’ve spoken to several fishermen that have moved to Texas from California and all of us say the same thing. The fact that we must run boat lanes and all the standing timber “freaks” us out. I don’t believe I’m ever going to get used to idling out of the boat lanes and continuously climbing up on or sliding off of trees just under the surface. In California, the lakes are very deep. Most will have 200-300 feet of water. It’s common to be running in 600-700 feet of water and we deal with no trees. In the spring, we’ll have to watch for a lot of floating debris but that’s it. The Texas waters are a lot shallower and it seems like deep water is anything over 20 feet and, in most waters, you’ll never see anything over 50-60 feet. They don’t clear the trees when they build these lakes. They just make boat lanes to run in. This is the biggest difference I see between California and Texas waters. The fishing is great in both states. California has giant spotted bass where Texas spots just don’t get anywhere close to the same size as their cousins in California. I do miss chasing the big spots. Texas has a lot more water to fish than California. The Texas lakes are shallow when compared to California waters but they are huge bodies of water. Plus, there’s simply a lot more lakes in Texas to fish. They are still building large reservoirs in Texas. They just completed one an hour from me and now have started on another one. These are huge bodies of water, too. Both states are great fisheries, just different is all. - Gary Dobyns
Q - Can a Colt 703C fish a Super Spook?
A - Yes, some guys might use the Colt Series CL 703C for a Super Spook. But, the Colt 734C will fish this bait far better and I recommend it often for a Super Spook. The CL 734C doesn’t just do an okay job with a Super Spook, it does an excellent job with this bait. THX!! - Gary Dobyns
Q - I like to finesse fish but I don’t like spinning rods. What are my options?
A - Great question. Dobyns has come out with some incredible rods that are perfect for finesse fishing from Ned Rigs to a dropshot and even down to weightless techniques. Two rods that really stick out to me are the Champion XP Series DC 702C and the Champion Extreme HP Series DX 742C SH. Both rods are perfect, from casting distance to feel and sensitivity. Personally, I really enjoy the Extreme 742C SH. I run a dropshot the majority of the time in that 1/8oz range. The feel and sensitivity are phenomenal. They keep fish pinned from a hook set all the way to the net. Both rods give you the confidence and results of a spinning rod but in a casting platform. -Brice Boseman
Q - What is the best chatterbait rod?
A - This is a question we get many times every week. Everyone is looking for the perfect chatterbait rod. The Champion XP Series DC 736 CB Glass was made specifically as a chatterbait rod. I don’t normally like throwing spinnerbaits on a glass rod but this one works perfectly. It’s also a great rod for many of the larger crankbaits. The problem with a chatterbait is you’re simply going to lose a few fish on this bait. It’s the design of the bait with the blade on the hook eye. But even saying this and knowing we’re going to lose a fish once in a while, the bait catches lots of fish and lots of big fish. It’s a popular bait. I’ll go out on a limb here and say I believe the DC 736 CB Glass is the best rod on the market for a chatterbait. - Gary Dobyns
Q - Which gear ratio do I need in the new Dobyns reels?
A - There are three different gear ratios in the new Dobyns reels. We made sure to cover all the basics when making these reels. There are three different speeds, the 6:5, 7:2, and 8:1. All three reels are extremely smooth. The 6:5 is perfect for all around cranking. From shallow cranks to deep cranking, the 6:5 is a great choice. The 7:2 is the best all-around speed, allowing you to slow your retrieve or speed it up depending on the situation. For the anglers who prefer a FAST retrieve the 8:1 will be your go to reel. It's perfect for pitching, flipping, or frog fishing. All three reels have 15lbs of drag along with 11+1 bearings. - Brice Boseman
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