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- Wed Nov 01, 2017 11:13 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Best light wire swim jig rod
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7839
Re: Best light wire swim jig rod
I've had good results with the Dobyns Champion 733. Loads well with the lighter weight when casting. Enough tip to let the fish eat & keeps them pinned. Typically fish with braid & a 12lb - 14lb leader.
- Mon Oct 30, 2017 3:40 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Dobyns 2018 Ultra High End Rods
- Replies: 24
- Views: 17368
Re: Dobyns 2018 Ultra High End Rods
Sierra line was also released but I personally do not know what they are doing with it since it's questionable whether it replaces the Savvy line. No question that the Sierra line replaced the Savvy. It (Sierra series) is positioned right below the Champion. Sierra is a nice upgrade compared to the...
- Fri Oct 20, 2017 4:03 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Dobyns 2018 Ultra High End Rods
- Replies: 24
- Views: 17368
Re: Dobyns 2018 Ultra High End Rods
Looking forward to fishing them.
- Thu Oct 12, 2017 10:38 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Fury 705cb??
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4501
Re: Fury 705cb??
Yes it will Spent all summer throwing a 1/2oz squarebill on it. 1/2oz is the middle of the sweet spot. That range is 3/8oz - 5/8oz. It will work with lighter & heavier but that is the sweet spot range.Jason Penn wrote:So it will handle a 1/2oz bait ok?
- Wed Oct 11, 2017 3:40 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: New Flipping Rod??
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10321
Re: New Flipping Rod??
This is my post from an old thread on punching sticks for the Delta. For context, the OP was asking if the DX745 would work well. The Champion 766 was also suggested as a punching stick. As others have already said, the DX795 Flip is one of the Dobyns Extreme rods. While I used to like my 766, I lov...
- Wed Oct 11, 2017 8:31 am
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Dobyns 741
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6681
Re: Dobyns 741
I have heard the 742 is a bit stronger then a actual medium light compared to a 702. I would say that the DX742 fishes just barely stronger than a 'regular' 702. e.g. Champion or Sierra 702SF. Has the same tip but as you fight a fish, the extra length makes the fish work harder. The DX702 is a 1/2 ...
- Mon Aug 21, 2017 5:28 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Rods without a hook keeper
- Replies: 28
- Views: 15805
Re: Rods without a hook keeper
I've owned rods without hook keepers. I've used the Fuji, reel or zipties - they all bugged me.
- Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:44 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Best hollow body frog rod
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11701
Re: Best hollow body frog rod
The Champion 735 is still my favorite frog stick. Sierra 735 is pretty darn good too.
I've tried some more expensive sticks but they didn't help me catch more fish. Besides, I find it hard to pay that much for a frog stick.
I've tried some more expensive sticks but they didn't help me catch more fish. Besides, I find it hard to pay that much for a frog stick.
- Sun Aug 13, 2017 1:40 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Cranking rod or M or MH fast rod for throwing Topwater
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9312
Re: Cranking rod or M or MH fast rod for throwing Topwater
If I have all the rods I 'want' on the boat, I'll use my Dobyns 705CB (MH power cranking) for those lures. I can use it for poppers 3/8oz (or heavier) and smaller walking baits like the Super Spook Jr or Gunfish 95. Lighter poppers (<3.8oz), I'll drop down to the 704CB (M power cranking). Heavier wa...
- Fri Aug 11, 2017 9:21 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Dobyns DC 704CB for top water and jerkbaits
- Replies: 1
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Re: Dobyns DC 704CB for top water and jerkbaits
I use the 704CB for poppers (1/4 - 3/8), smaller walking baits (Gunfish 95) & jerkbaits (Pointer 78 & 100, Flashpointer 115, etc). While I use it for a fairly wide range of baits, I'd say the sweet spot is 3/8oz to 1/2oz. This is the range where the rod feels like it really loads up on the cast & is...
- Fri Aug 11, 2017 9:09 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Champion XP's vs Tatula Elites
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7693
Re: Champion XP's vs Tatula Elites
Personally, I use the Champion or Sierra 734 for my swimjigs. Typically, I'm throwing a Coosa River style Dirty Jig in 3/8oz (with 3X hook) with a Keitech for the trailer. Seems to have the right amount of tip to let them eat & the taper/power to drive the hook home. I prefer the 735CB Glass over th...
- Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:52 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Champion XP's vs Tatula Elites
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7693
Re: Champion XP's vs Tatula Elites
good info right there!godshippy wrote:It will handle a 6" senko, but the 5" senko won't load up like you'll want it to. I have a Champion Extreme 743C that i use for 5" senkos
- Tue Aug 08, 2017 9:54 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: $150+- frog rod
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8033
Re: $150+- frog rod
Mark, I'm on the Delta pretty much every week. Dobyns 735 Champion is my stick of choice. Lot of guys like the 736 but I've never felt the need for the more powerful rod. With the 735, I get a little softer/more responsive tip. Easier to skip & pitch the hollowbelly's IMO. It is also easier to walk ...
- Mon Apr 03, 2017 11:33 pm
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Dobyns rod help
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3538
Re: Dobyns rod help
You'll find the Dobyns 3 power is very similar the Powell & GLoomis MBR series 3 power rods. Notice on the GLoomis, I specifically used the MBR series. The Dobyns Champion & Sierra series sticks have a fast action. If we were to compare the Champion 703C or Sierra 703C to a GLoomis BCR853 (an x-fast...
- Thu Feb 23, 2017 12:09 am
- Forum: Rods
- Topic: Are these Cranking rods similar? (Dobyns & St. Croix)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3858
Re: Are these Cranking rods similar? (Dobyns & St. Croix)
It's been a while since I fished that St Croix in the Legend Tournament Bass. IIRC it was called the Big Cranker back then. That was at least on generation/update ago. My memory is that the power is very similar to the Dobyns 705CB. I do feel that the St Croix does have a bit more parabolic action.