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Title: Finally! Forward grips on Dobyns spinning rods!
Post by: fish_taco on January 16, 2024, 12:20:48 PM
The new Eric Cagle signature series rods are going to have forward grips. I hope this style grip copies over to the other rods.

https://dobynsrods.com/the-dobyns-eric-cagle-signature-series/
Title: Re: Finally! Forward grips on Dobyns spinning rods!
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on January 16, 2024, 02:00:26 PM
Each to his own I always say. While it wouldn't stop me from using Dobyns rods, personally I don't like them so if Gary is going to offer them on other rod lines I hope he makes both styles available so anglers can choose for themselves which style they prefer.

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Title: Finally! Forward grips on Dobyns spinning rods!
Post by: skidemn on January 16, 2024, 09:10:12 PM
Quote from: fish_taco on January 16, 2024, 12:20:48 PMThe new Eric Cagle signature series rods are going to have forward grips. I hope this style grip copies over to the other rods.

https://dobynsrods.com/the-dobyns-eric-cagle-signature-series/
I used to be a forward grip fan until I started fishing the Dobyns rods. I now I prefer the way my fingers sit on the blank as I believe it makes it more sensitive.


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Title: Re: Finally! Forward grips on Dobyns spinning rods!
Post by: Hobious on January 19, 2024, 08:01:54 PM
I agree.  I like the fingers on the blanks. 
Title: Re: Finally! Forward grips on Dobyns spinning rods!
Post by: J.W. on January 22, 2024, 09:51:26 AM
Quote from: Smallie_Stalker on January 16, 2024, 02:00:26 PMEach to his own I always say. While it wouldn't stop me from using Dobyns rods, personally I don't like them so if Gary is going to offer them on other rod lines I hope he makes both styles available so anglers can choose for themselves which style they prefer.

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Same. I much prefer rods without them. They look nice, but that's about it.
Title: Re: Finally! Forward grips on Dobyns spinning rods!
Post by: The Rooster on February 10, 2024, 02:20:48 PM
I actually like both, with and (almost) without forgrips. I want a foregrip for any type of jerkbait or crankbait fishing. Basically any "moving" bait. But I prefer a split grip like the previous St. Croix Mojo had for any type of jig or worm fishing, or anything that sensitivity is needed.