Dobyns Extreme 744CX vs 745CX

[Moss Boss]

I am looking for a new pitching rod. I typically pitch baits from a 1/4 oz. Sweet Beaver (1/4 on the weight, more if you include the bait), to a 1/2 ounce jig. This is for pitching to wood, rock, light weeds, I already have a heavy action flipping stick for the heavy veg. I was looking at the Champ Extreme series , either the 744 or the 745 and wondered which you would recommend.

Also, will the ful cork handle in either of those models balance better than the split grip?

[shallow thinker]

It may be apples and oranges... but I have the savvy series 734 and it feels great pitching 1/4 ounce jigs with small trailers. It's not my primary application for that rod but it sure feels sweet when I do pitch with it. It's paired with a curado E series and I really like the way it balances out.

[Somerdink]

I would go with the 744 C. It will work better with the lighter stuff. The 745 is a Mag-heavy is rated 3/8 to 1 1/2 oz. I wouldnt pitch anything lighter then 3/8 oz with the 745 C, just wouldnt load up properlly.

[civicrr]

I would go with the 744 C. It will work better with the lighter stuff. The 745 is a Mag-heavy is rated 3/8 to 1 1/2 oz. I wouldnt pitch anything lighter then 3/8 oz with the 745 C, just wouldnt load up properlly.

Agree. I wrote almost the same info/opinion in a previous thread about the DX745.

[Peacheater81]

The DX744 is a great rod for moving baits and lighter jigs. I would like to get a DX745 for jigs. Trade a DX744 for a DX745???

[thelatrobe33]

I use a 744C with the full handle. It is perfect for what you want to use it for. I haven't compared the balance point between the split grip and the full, but the full handle balances well with my Zillion.

[thukidad]

x2 on the 744. I have one with a core 51mg spooled with 20 lb floro. One of my favorite things to pitch is a beaver w/ 1/4 or 3/8 tungsten bullet weight into cover or hopping along the bottom, the rod is light and sensitive plus plenty of power. You wont regret since you already have a heavy rod already.

Full or split, i prefer full grip cause split looks funky to me. Personal perference.

[zodiak311]

I use a 744C with the full handle. It is perfect for what you want to use it for. I haven't compared the balance point between the split grip and the full, but the full handle balances well with my Zillion.

x2, the zillion def. balances better with the full grip.