2022 Dobyns Rods Co., Inc. All rights reserved. Id get the Sierra 705 if you are gonna use it as a frog rod. I was kindalooking for an excuse to buy a third reel anyway (I ended up getting a Daiwa Tatula CT), so hopefully I made the right choices! I just want to get rid of all my other rods this second and get more dobyns! Otherwise, it'd be a $200 budget for the rod. I am a big fan of how the avid x feels. I was wondering if I should get the fury, Sierra or champion xp. But the Dobyns 734 is well touted. I remember when my 734 was the most powerful rod I had other than my punch rod and it was fantastic as a jig rod. I have the DC 610 4C. Any thoughts and advice would be very much appreciated! Check with Dobyns store (call them), they may have what you want at a reduced price! I think he saidit took over two years to develope a blank and final rod he was satisfied with. I really enjoy throwing lighter scroungers on it too. A 5 power in a crank bait rod is a Med/Hvy also but in Cranking category. By Never fished a similar Champion to compare, although I'd imagine the Champion would be more sensitive. The Sierra rod are a touch slower graphite then the Champions but almost as sensitive. Actual sales may not have occurred at this price. HA. I only have one Fury and it's a casting rod. I'll be primarilythrowing smaller topwaters like 1/2oz walking baits, 75 and 90 ploppers, 3/8oz-1/2oz jigs, and 3/8oz spinnerbaits. I messed around with one last week. By The Sierra Series are built on the spine, are balanced and offer an exceptional quality at an affordable price! Dobyns started off with the Champion Series ($229 and up) and Champion Extreme ($339 and up) and those are the rods that built their great reputation. I've come across a lot of forums that say the power on Dobyns rods are actually one step less than they're advertised. Privacy Statement. I have a neat way to get questions answered directly from Gary Dobyns himself. The weight on the 733sf is 4.84 oz, and the 733c is 4.92 oz. I am currently trying to unload a couple folding knives to fund new rods. September 17, 2019 in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots. OhNoillegalfish Also, the guides were straight, which is something I always check for and have had issues with from other makers. For the weight range specified, the 734C would be a better match. Privacy Statement. Thank you! $349.99 - $359.99 Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Split Grip Casting Rods Not because i thought Dobyns was superior i just wanted something different. Otherwise, it'd be a $200 budget for the rod. How does the 744c do atthrowing 1/4oz jigs? This is a great forum for sure with super people. The 735C is really nice but the sweet spot is 1/2 ounce. Those performance aspects of the champions are better than the other rod models and the quality is second to none. Also, always feel free to call our shop and it's easier to explain by phone. Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Split Grip Casting Rods. If you're tossing 1oz lures - go with a 4-power Dobyns. I'm trying to decide between the Dobyns Champion XP 683 or 684 as my kind of all-around casting rod. I would probably gone with Tatula or Sierra Rods. Gary Dobyns wrote: The 766 Flip is my personal Flipping rod choice. The Dobyns is going to run you around $170 for the Sierras and $230 to $250 for the Champion XPs. Like my other Dobyns rods a lot. DFW. It was the Fury 734C all purpose, then I got a frog rod 735C. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Cause all other components seem to be identical. The new version or the old gen 1 version? of your choice . Both rods compliment each other very nicely. When you set the hook, they stay pinned. If dobyns only sold 5 rods this would be on the list. Thanks for the input. I feel the dobyns 3 is closer to a medium than a MH in the fury line. A Sierra 734C. But, since you will be doing some pitching, you might like a softer tip. They are a tad bit slower as Sierras but not CB's. My experience is with the Champion 704CB and 684CB. I'd like it to be 6'6" - 6'10" if possible - I'm a shore fisherman, there are a lot of bushes and overhanging trees and the pond isn't that big anyways. I feel that this tip action is perceived as a lose in power since it takes more of the rod to lock in to its final power. Arrived in great condition from Tackle Warehouse. You can post now and register later. If I get the champion I can only get one rod. This is not my best explanation and maybe one of you guys can explain it better. L. Joined: Feb 2017. 2022 Dobyns Rods Co., Inc. All rights reserved. Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. The Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting Series, The Dobyns Sierra Trout and Panfish Series, Dartheads, Dropshot Rigs, Shaky Heads, Tubes & Gitzits, Dropshot Rigs, Dartheads, Split-Shot Rigs, Texas Rigs, Jigs, Flukes, Senkos, Floating Worms, Shaking Worms, Small Jigs, Dropshot Rigs, Spoons, Senkos, Jigs, Flukes, Texas Rigs, Spinnerbaits, Worms, Jigs, Carolina Rigs, Spinnerbaits, Horny Toads, Texas Rigs, Jigs, Carolina Rigs, Spinnerbaits, Horny Toads, Heavy Jigs, Carolina Rigs, Pitchin' Stick, Senkos, Flukes, Spooks, Spinnerbaits, Horny Toads, Spinnerbaits, Buzzbaits, Senkos, Horny Toads, Jigs, Small Swimbaits, Frogs, Pitchin' & Flippin', Small Swimbaits. for light wire Football Jigs (3/8th oz. Page created in 0.741 seconds with 32 queries. I owned a Savvy 703SF and paired it with a Stradic 3000. Like I said the next rod I am going to get is going to be a SA 693SF. My wife says she is gonna leave me if I go fishing one more time..lord how I will miss that woman. I like them both but the solid feel of the arc when I've got a fish on the line with the glass has made me a convert. The Sierras ended up falling in the same cost range as the Savvy and were more sensitive, so he dropped the standard guide Savvy rods. We put the 735C in this category because it's truly a frogging, Pitch/Flip rod and since the 734C is not, this confuses people. They are surprisingly sensitive though, especially for the price. Avid's are sure nice though. I see very little in my hand difference. I do plan on calling Dobyns up to ask these questions, but I'd like to hear from anyone who has both these rods, or has had them, or even held them both for comparison. with #15 lb. And just because pics make every thread better here is me testing the 703 out on the river the first dayI got it (pic sucks I know). I know that a Champion is more sensitive than the sierra give all things exact. Comments:Great rods I have several dobyns! I have always wondered, though, why the 734C is rated as a Heavy and the 735C is a Med-Hvy. Weatherford, TX. You can post now and register later. The Kaden Series was actually "fish tested" for several months by Dobyns customers. Bad Behavior has blocked 1137 access attempts in the last 7 days. My champion 702sf also feels more sensitive than the Fury. Lee Finlay. November 28, 2020 in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots. When I tried to order the champion from dobyns, they told me that the discount does not apply to reconditioned/trade ins and you have to pay a shipping price of 25$ per rod, instead of getting their standard free shipping over 75$. Dobyns Rods Champion XP Series Spinning Rods 1-Piece Tournament Bass Fishing Rod. Dobyns rates their rods from 1 to 6 1= Light 2= Medium Light 3 = Medium 4= Medium Heavy 5= Heavy 6 = Extra Heavy, The tip is probably what you are sensing as less rigid . Try these rods you won't be disapointed. Same power & action as the 734 but with a bit less flex in the tip. News:Forum updated, problems HERE if you see any! I'm throwing finesse tactics in this shallow muddy pond 8/10 times. Quote PatrickKnight Members 598 Location Southwest Ohio My PB: Between 5-6 lbs Favorite Bass: Smallmouth Favorite Lake or River Great Miami River Author Pasted as rich text. Posts: 473. Great write-up, I am now seriously looking into these rods. for 3/8th and 1/2 oz. Dobyns Champion XP Spinning Rods. By You can try to convince me to try and switch to straight fluro, but I've had some issues with fluro in the past and line twist is still a pain. So instead of getting the champion for 108$, I would have to pay 175$. for 3/8th oz. Well that is my opinion and it is worth exactly what you paid for it. He was being hounded for a rod series below$250 and that became the Savvy's. How these "experts" know this boggles my mind. I traded it up to an Extreme but still have two Champion 703SF's and they are matched with Saros 3000 reels. If I were to get the same medium heavy fast in the sierra or champion series, will they still have a similar feel? I have a 733 Fury that I only occasionally use for lighter moving baits, not enough backbone to drive a non-exposed hook. I only have Champions in rods I can't get in the Sierra series. They're not as sensitive as some other rods in my arsenal but for what I use them for they work well. The 733 I throw chatterbaits,spinnerbaits, mid size keitechs, heavier wire shaky heads, t rigged senkos, even used it to vertically fish jigging raps for walleyes before. First impression was that this rod was light, incredibly well-balanced, and very stout. TFF Team Angler. I like my Furys for what they are, entry level if I did it all over again. That being on the softer less rigid side (in my opinion). Can't say for sure I've never held one. I prefer the Champ Extreme 744 for a Texas rig Rod using a weight heavier than 3/8, and a 745 for Jigs. I am a huge fan of the original line of Avid rods (don't care for the X due to not liking micro guides) and having owned an Avid for a while (7 foot medium power fast action) I will say the Dobyns is slightly more sensitive in my hands. If I were to get the same medium heavy fast in the sierra or champion series, will they still have a similar feel? Read This Before Posting! This material may not be posted on another website. The Dobyns Sierra Series rods feature high modulus graphite blanks, Fuji Alconite guides, Fuji reel seats, Kevlar wrapping and Portugal AA-cork. Nothing is as sensitive as the NRX rods. They fished slow to me. I have a few Sierras and I feel as if their MH is actually a Medium in other rods. I don't have anywhere nearby that I can visit and try these rods. By They are listed as a Dobyns dealer but may not stock what you want. He was messing around and came up with a blank he could make more sensitive and lighter and that is how the Sierra rods came about. No doubt the Sierra is a quality rod. Powerful and good hook up ratio! Copyright 1997-2023 The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide LLC All rights reserved. My next rod will be the exact 703SF you are considering. Never made any sense to me if the 735C is supposed to be a stouter rod which it is only listed as a Med-Hvy. Not my usual consideration. Not sure about the 1/4 oz, but it should throw 3/8 pretty good with a trailer. As others said, I wouldn't throw a 1/2oz jig on a Dobyns 3 power, and unless it's a finesse 3/8oz jig I would still prefer the 4 power. If you feel a 1/2 ounce will become a frequent player, the 744C would be a better choice. What rod do you recommend for the same price range as a Sierra or Champion XP? I'd highly recommend the Champion XP! heavier hook flipping jigs with#40lb. Your link has been automatically embedded. First trip out with it to Clear Lake I pulled a 5 abs several 3's out of the tules with ease. Both are excellent in their own right but the Champions are a step above. Champion XP Series rods are light, strong, sensitive and perfectly balanced. *Wildcard set up* : Try using the Sierra 734c. Overall very pleased with the rod so far. Don't 'heave-ho' when setting treble luresan easy sweep should be more than enough with good, sharp hooks. There is a tackle shop inOconomowoc, WI called Get Hooked Outdoors. Best of all my dealer decided to surprise me with a super deal on a brand new Champ 705 instead, so I could not resist. In a pinch, I'll throw jigs. It's worth the additional investment. I received a reply that they have had much imput on how versatile this rod is.. All Rights Reserved. You cannot paste images directly. I was trying to use that rod as a Texas rig rod and really didn't like it for that purpose. If I had not found the deal on a refurbed Champion DC 705 Iwould have purchased a Sierra 705C. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. I recently got a champion mh glass for my casting reel. If you need a good bottom contact rod, go with the champion, otherwise stick with a fury or sierra. It is worth every penny! You mentioned the Savvy series. Once locked in I have not found Dobyns rods to be lacking in power although their upper lure ratings are optimistic. I have both a 733c and a 735c. I have no clue what the actual material make up percentages of the blank are. He liked the Savvy standard guide rods a lot. For all of you Dobyns haters.. #13671849 08/18/20 04:36 AM: Joined: Feb 2017. It has a faster action than the Sierra and it's definitely noticeably more sensitive. . I'm glad I did, but the Sierra definitely has its place in my arsenal. L. Lee Finlay OP. Here is what I would do. You cannot paste images directly. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. For a single purpose jig rod sure theres better but it isnt worlds apart from my nrx. The Fury MH fishes like a M to me. I need a tough rod. Some reports of Dobyns and QC issues, at least that is what I recall reading pre-doomsday on TT. This year I started throwing 10" worms, 3/8 + 1/2 chatter baits, 2.5 square bills, 3/4 Red Eye Shads, and 1/2 double colorado spinnerbaits. My buddy George bought two 744 rods too after trying my rod on the lake. I'm trying to upgrade from my Daiwa AIRD-X 6'6" ML F rod to something a little more sensitive, light, and balanced. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. What would you guys say are the best benefits to a dobyn vs st. Did not think about bank fishing. Thank you for the responses, since this post I have acquired a megabass perfect pitch for jig fishing. In my opinion this is the rod you are looking for. Upload or insert images from URL. It also makes a great rod for throwing heavier jigs in deeper water. braid mainline on a bait cast reel . He has said he will leave the Savvy Micro rods alone because the customers that want it are still buying it. Really this is a good utility rod, although I still think the Sierra is more versatile due to its more moderate action. You can always add more later. Paste as plain text instead, I am not a fan of ST Croix rods anymore, so I sold off all of mine in favor of purchasing Dobyns, Powell, and Irod. Another option to look at might be the 703c for those lighter weights. Call each store and see what each one has in stock. Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. Go put a reel on them and see what you like best In general it looks like about an hour and a half or so journey to the Appleton location and a bit less to the Oshkosh location. Comments:I made a big switch from Loomis to Dobyns. The tip on the 4 power at least in the Sierra and Fury line is a little stiffer and on the 3 power is a little slower so you can fish treble hooks as well as weightless soft plastics on that. Would both of these handle Hollow Body frog fishing in heavy vegetation? It is also great looking. Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. The 3 is great for finesse jigs up to standardwire jigs, mostly throw 1/4 and 3/8 on it. They have more parabolic bend than my other MHs. Delivering top-of-the-line performance like only Dobyns Rods can, no expense was spared with the . I've never tried the Fury or Champion line but own a few Sierras and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another. Champion XP Series rods feature proprietary high modulus graphite blanks, Fuji Alconite guides, Kevlar wrapping, Fuji graphite reel seats and AA-grade Portugal cork. Gary Dobyns just seems to know how to design rods with precise actions for what fishermen need. Please comment if you have any experience with some of these rods or if you had any other suggestions! February 18, 2017 in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots. Looking to pick up themuch heralded Dobyns 734C to use primarily as a jig rod, for anyone whos ownedboth series how big of a difference is there in sensitivity between the Sierra and the championseries and did you feel the champion wasworth the additional $80? The Extreme line is great for bottom contact, due to the sensitivity, but then again, I could feel every tree branch and pebble throwing jigs and mag worms with the 744C. In my opinion the jump to the Sierra is bigger than the St Croix rods. football jigs works well as they have lighter hooks Standard flipping jigs with heavier hooks go with a 735c. It all depends on what you are looking to do with the rod. Using a braid it has enough backbone to set the 5/0 hook, but has enough tip to launch a Keitech. So for $170 are these solid or should I look else where? The Sierra series is slightly slower than the Champion and Fury but sensitivity is very very good. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. They then added the Sierra ($159 and up) and then added the Fury ($109 and up) to fill in some gaps and expand their audience. Or does the actions and powers vary enough from series to series that a medium heavy fast in the sierra or champion series would be different than the Fury series? Debating between st. croix avid or avid x line and dobyns fury, sierra, and savvy? 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