Comments: If you only want to buy one champion make it s DC 735c. 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. This is critical. I'll be primarilythrowing smaller topwaters like 1/2oz walking baits, 75 and 90 ploppers, 3/8oz-1/2oz jigs, and 3/8oz spinnerbaits. The Kaden Series was actually "fish tested" for several months by Dobyns customers. Man I love that these are slightly slower rods! 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. 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Unless you really don't want casting, in which case sure get two spinning rods. Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. You can post now and register later. Copyright 1997-2023 The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide LLC All rights reserved. Don't 'heave-ho' when setting treble luresan easy sweep should be more than enough with good, sharp hooks. Read This Before Posting! It's a great flippin stick. 2022 Dobyns Rods Co., Inc. All rights reserved. They were a little long for him so he did not like them. You cannot paste images directly. Comments:Dobyns rods are hands down the best rods I've come across. Comments: I picked up the 744C " Jig Special " and it's fantastic. I wouldn't personally throw much higher though. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I am not brand loyal at all but i started with one Dobyns, now i have 14. In my opinion the jump to the Sierra is bigger than the St Croix rods. Also, the guides were straight, which is something I always check for and have had issues with from other makers. On 3/11/2020 at 9:25 PM, Columbia Craw said: On 3/11/2020 at 1:32 AM, bunz559 said: On 4/4/2020 at 8:59 AM, Bassjam2000 said: On 3/11/2020 at 9:24 AM, pauldconyers said: Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. I've read it twice and am more confused then before I read it LOL. It is worth every penny! If I could only choose one it would be the Sierra. The 735C is really nice but the sweet spot is 1/2 ounce. I like my rods on the slower side of fast so that is welcoming. Any major differences between the Sierra vs the champion xp in the 702 model Logged zippyduck Community Diplomat Posts: 10,306 Location: Butler, Pa. Quote kayaking_kev Members 856 Location Ohio My PB: Between 4-5 lbs I have no clue what the actual material make up percentages of the blank are. The Colt and Fury rods are sub-par for the price. Gary Dobyns just seems to know how to design rods with precise actions for what fishermen need. 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. While it's a nice rod, I'd rate it average for sensitivity. 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. I own a few of both the 684C & 734C. If I had not found the deal on a refurbed Champion DC 705 Iwould have purchased a Sierra 705C. If I get the Sierra I can get 2 rods but the second will be around 50 dollars and if I get the fury I can get 2 rods and the second one will be about the same price. It has enough tip for pitching smaller baits but has plenty of power for any type of punching. With my Helios shattering on hookset, I am now considering other options for frog rod (I do plan on reaching out to their warranty department tomorrow, but the rod doesn't give me the warm and fuzzies anymore). Avid's are sure nice though. The Sierra Series are built on the spine, are balanced and offer an exceptional quality at an affordable price! Dobyns knows how to balance a rod. Read This Before Posting! The Sierra rod are a touch slower graphite then the Champions but almost as sensitive. Check with Dobyns store (call them), they may have what you want at a reduced price! I see it rating starts right at 1/4oz,I mostly throw 1/4 and 3/8 finesse, pitching and swimjigs. Call each store and see what each one has in stock. The Sierra's are fine rods. I prefer ML to M because it's a bit more fun to fight the small fish in this little pond and it's also easier to throw some of the weightless plastics. 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. I'm impressed. I don't have anywhere near me that I can go hold the rods. I fished them for 10 or 12 days before selling them, I just did not like them they fished to light. I only have one Fury and it's a casting rod. I like my Furys for what they are, entry level if I did it all over again. I know you can't go wrong with a Dobyns Champion. OP. New to this forum but have been fishing dobyns rods for 2 years now and love them. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I originally bought it for only jigs. Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Full Handle Casting Rods The new, top-of-the-line Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Full Handle Casting Rods feature key upgrades and enhancements for technique-specific performance you have to feel to believe. How these "experts" know this boggles my mind. wh2004. The 3 is great for finesse jigs up to standardwire jigs, mostly throw 1/4 and 3/8 on it. I'm a rod junkie. Thanks for the input, everyone! DC 735C SH - Dobyns Rods When Fishing is More Than Just a Hobby! I'm just a fully satisfied Dobyns customer. So before there was a Sierra (only been around about 1 year) and before there was a Fury series, there were two top tier Champion lines and two Savvys. With that being said, the 733C is great for just about everything I throw from 1/8 ounce texas rigged senkos to 3/8 ounce spinnerbaits. & 1/2 oz. He has said he will leave the Savvy Micro rods alone because the customers that want it are still buying it. If you're tossing 1oz lures - go with a 4-power Dobyns. My uses A senko, swimbait, or swimjig will get the Sierra nod. Champion XP Series rods are light, strong, sensitive and perfectly balanced. I will b using it for bottom contact finesse baits, Sencos, tubes, snakey heads etc. My wife owns one of the Sierra SA 705SF rods and the blanks react pretty close but of course the Sierra is a tad slower graphite. Balance is great. I have a few Sierras and I feel as if their MH is actually a Medium in other rods. They're not as sensitive as some other rods in my arsenal but for what I use them for they work well. I think Jody's number scale is pretty accurate, but its not what resellers like Tackle Warehouse display. Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. We have far better choices for these techniques. These rods are extremely balanced, which makes them feel lighter than they actually are. If you are just looking for an all around utility rod then try the 734 in any series except the Extremes those start with a 743. Weightless Wacky Rig - Zoom Finesse Trick worms or Roboworms. My wife says she is gonna leave me if I go fishing one more time..lord how I will miss that woman. rod . For all of you Dobyns haters.. #13671849 08/18/20 04:36 AM: Joined: Feb 2017. I mounted a Shimano Saros 2500 on it and it felt pretty good. 530-671-1989 THX A TON GUYS!!!! For the weight range specified, the 734C would be a better match. I would say their 3 power rod is very good at 1/4-3/8oz and good with 3/16-1/2oz. Delivering top-of-the-line performance like only Dobyns Rods can, no expense was spared with the new Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Spinning Rods. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I dont have champions but I do have multiple sierras and they are incredible for the price. We're always happy to talk fishing rods. I have a 733 Fury that I only occasionally use for lighter moving baits, not enough backbone to drive a non-exposed hook. It comes down to what you like. It definitely has a small amount more flex than what I would consider a fast action but I believe that keeps fish pegged on the hook better for me personally. I recently picked up a Fury 703c and while I have only been out with it once and no fish catches on it, I would say it cast the lower to mid end well. Not sure about the 1/4 oz, but it should throw 3/8 pretty good with a trailer. I have both a 733c and a 735c. I was wondering if I should get the fury, Sierra or champion xp. Dobyns did a super job in the upgrade of the Savvy's. The Sierra's are fine rods. I use the shorter Sierra's when I am fishing in the Cypress tree's & the longer Champion in the grass & on the flats fishing Senko's. Looking to pick up the much heralded Dobyns 734C to use primarily as a jig rod, for anyone who's owned both series how big of a difference is there in sensitivity between the Sierra and the champion series and did you feel the champion was worth the additional $80? They were very nice rods, just not exactly fast enough. Could not be happier. I bought to skip under docks but I tried fishing other methods. Free shipping. They are surprisingly sensitive though, especially for the price. SK Hack Attack) youpossibly willwant a heavier rod . SA 766FLIP - Dobyns Rods When Fishing is More Than Just a Hobby! Nothing is as sensitive as the NRX rods. Dobyns Rods Sierra Trout & Panfish Series Spinning Rods Ultralight Rods. I own the 704c & the 735c, in my opinion the split grip is much more sensitive & just an all around better rod. Your previous content has been restored. By swapping bait cast reels between FC , braid or even mono main lines can add versatility to the Sierra 734c. Paste as plain text instead, Clear editor. 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. It pretty much breaks down like this: Swim Baits , Flippin, Cranking or CB, and everything else. Hooksets are effortless on the frog when using this rod, and then you have a TON of power to drag the bass over to you. I had such good success with it I sent Dobyns Rods an e-mail telling them about it. I had a customer yesterday call in and his buddy had told him all "Dobyns Rods are the same blanks with different cosmetics throughout the series". I owned a Savvy 703SF and paired it with a Stradic 3000. By $349.99 - $359.99 Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Split Grip Casting Rods 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. Delivering top-of-the-line performance like only Dobyns Rods can, no expense was spared with the . Display as a link instead, In your hand it will feel super light thanks to good blanks, no over powering fancy finishes that deaden the rod and good quality components. I have both Sierra and Champion rods. I see very little in my hand difference. $170.28 to $180.28. Jigs, C-rigs, and t-rigs go on Champions. Between your two choices, Dobyns Sierra or Champion are good all around rods. New to the forum, very sorry if this has been answered already but I can't seem to find a solid answer anywhere. I'm trying to upgrade from my Daiwa AIRD-X 6'6" ML F rod to something a little more sensitive, light, and balanced. Debating between st. croix avid or avid x line and dobyns fury, sierra, and savvy? I am inclined to disagree with these speculations but was wondering if anyone can enlighten me on what makes the blanks more sensitive and worth the extra $70? Privacy Policy. My buddy George bought two 744 rods too after trying my rod on the lake. I haven't fished one but I handled a few of them at Cabelas. Posts: 473. Call Dobyns and ask if they have anymore of the Kadens. I know it's minimal experience, but call it first impressions. They are very well made. of your choice . I plan on getting a few more. Hey guys I own the Champion DC 705C and I bought it for frog duty. Is the Sierra 705c as light as the Champion 705c? It is way cool to hear from the master wizard himself. Comments:Great rods I have several dobyns! You can always add more later. OhNoillegalfish Typical Finesse Tactics (1/10oz - 1/4 oz), Weightless Texas Rig - Zoom Finesse Trick Worms or Swampcrawlers, Weightless Wacky Rig - Zoom Finesse Trick worms or Roboworms, Dobyns Sierra 683CF Casting Rod with Daiwa Tatula 100 w/ 30 lb braid 8 or 10 lb leader - Used for 1/8oz weighted Texas Rigs or Finesse Jigs, Dobyns Sierra 683CF Casting Rod with Pflueger President XT Baitcaster w/ 20 lb braid 8 lb leader- Weightless Texas Rigs(Flukes and worms), Daiwa AIRD-X 6'6" ML F Spinning Rod with Daiwa BG 2500 w/ 20 lb braid 6 lb leader- Current Finesse Setup, Daiwa Presso 6' UL F Spinning Rod with Pflueger President 20 w/ 4 lb mono - Panfish Setup, H2O XPress 7' Medium Spinning Rod with Okuma Epixor XT 30 w/ 8 lb Hybrid - Buddy Setup if I take anyone else fishing. I use a champion xp 736 for my frog rod, l would say its lighter than my Sierra 734s by the way it fishes, but thats me, I never weighed them so I dont have scientific facts. Display as a link instead, Start with the single best you can afford. Equipped with premium lightweight Fuji reel seats as well, each rod also now features high quality AA cork full grip handles for all day comfort. When fishing is more than just a hobby, pick up a new Dobyns Champion XP Full Grip Casting Rod. with braid main line . It doesn't matter whether you get the savvy, champion, champ XP, or the extreme. Both are excellent in their own right but the Champions are a step above. Upload or insert images from URL. I have a Sierra SA 703Cand a Fury FR 705CB,I've been happy with both of them. Any thoughts and advice would be very much appreciated! So for $170 are these solid or should I look else where? Dobyns did a super job in the upgrade of the Savvy's. 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. It has it's own signature feel compared to my 735C. They were so good I tried the Sierra series, I loved it! Try these rods you won't be disapointed. I purchased 2 Sierra rods for my grandson. Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3, Moritz Chevrolet - 9101 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX - Monte Coon (817) 696-2003. My next rod will be the exact 703SF you are considering. 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. (line, tungsten weight, shell bed, length of cast). I own 49 rods & am in the process of switching to nothing but Dobyns. I know I said this rod is better for bottom contact baits vs the Sierra, but the 733c is an amazing rod for 4.8 Keitech's on a 5/0 Owner Flashy Swimmer. That is a big jump up in the line. Would both of these handle Hollow Body frog fishing in heavy vegetation? This is critical. It's rated 1/4-3-4, I went up to 1/2oz lures and it did well. That series was one of the biggest sellers forDobyns, He has said numerous times he does not personally believe in micro guides but customers hounded him for a micro series. Fishing heavy cover with frogs, go to at least the 735. I am currently trying to unload a couple folding knives to fund new rods. I would not use for frog rod or jig rod. Can't wait to catch more fish on it. Comments:Just purchased a 735 7'3 heavy extra fast to replace my 15 year old Flippin stick. I keep . Some guys are careful with their rods, i am not. I'm not sure you're getting that much more for the price difference. News:Forum updated, problems HERE if you see any! I have found that most Dobyns rods have a very fast taper in the tip which results in more tip action versus other brands. If you feel a 1/2 ounce will become a frequent player, the 744C would be a better choice. Bad Behavior has blocked 1137 access attempts in the last 7 days. Not because i thought Dobyns was superior i just wanted something different. You cannot paste images directly. 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. One other thing that played a role for me was the fact Dobyns is less expensive on the replacement cost and since I can do stupid things from time to time this is a nice thing. Paired with a SMOKE S3, 20 lb braid, and 12 lb Berkley Pro leader, the rod telegraphs every vibration and tap. Your link has been automatically embedded. I get this question a ton. A 5 power in a crank bait rod is a Med/Hvy also but in Cranking category. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Dobyns Rods Champion XP Series Spinning Rods 1-Piece Tournament Bass Fishing Rod. 2022 Dobyns Rods Co., Inc. All rights reserved. Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. 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For more information, please see our It was the Fury 734C all purpose, then I got a frog rod 735C. I need a tough rod. Page created in 0.416 seconds with 32 queries. Don't underestimate the 685CB Champion XP, that rig is awesome for jerkbaits, poppers, and 6th Sense Munch 40s, Mini X 25 and Curve Finesse Squarebills, in fact, I wouldn't hesitate to throw a Squarebill 1.5 on it or even a 2.5. The Dobyns is going to run you around $170 for the Sierras and $230 to $250 for the Champion XPs. I have a Fury 703c and it's very versatile for any lure in those weights. 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. I currently use Sierra rods but am thinking about taking the next step up to the XP's but hesitant on if it's actually worth it. Pasted as rich text. I feel that the sierra series are better moving bait rods as the action is more of a moderate fast and has less backbone than the Fury line. Where the Champion is better for bottom contact baits. There is a tackle shop inOconomowoc, WI called Get Hooked Outdoors. I just got a Fury 703C. 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. 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. Yea I will probably just go with 2 Sierras one med and other med heavy because I really only have one setup that works well I usually just use my friends rods so thank you for your help. If you are considering the Sierra series, take into effect they are not designated as "CB" so they don't have that designed parabolic action found in the Champion CB series. Once locked in I have not found Dobyns rods to be lacking in power although their upper lure ratings are optimistic. Champ series is more in line with other rods I've fished. In my opinion this is the rod you are looking for. I mostly fish a small pond from the shore close by my house that's shallow (2ft - 3ft in most places) and muddy. You need the 684. It's an excellent rod for moving baits! larrymarketfishing The Champion Series will always be the backbone of the company. Another option to look at might be the 703c for those lighter weights. The Sierra has a tad more tip action which I really like. That being on the softer less rigid side (in my opinion). Balance is more important than weight. DC 703C - Dobyns Rods When Fishing is More Than Just a Hobby! Privacy Statement. Champion XP Series rods feature proprietary high modulus graphite blanks, Fuji Alconite guides, Kevlar wrapping, Fuji graphite reel seats and AA-grade Portugal cork. Just IMHO. 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? You would want a 735C for a jig rod, not a 734C. I have a 1oz Chug'n Spook and a 110 Plopper that both weigh 1oz, so I was curious for you guys that are seasoned Dobyns owners if the 683 would handle these slightly heavier lures just fine (the 683 has a lure weight of 1/4oz-3/4oz), or if I should move up to a 684 (1/4oz-1oz). Either will work for what you ask about. I traded it up to an Extreme but still have two Champion 703SF's and they are matched with Saros 3000 reels. Angler. Champion XP Series rods feature proprietary high modulus graphite blanks, Fuji Alconite guides, Kevlar wrapping, Fuji graphite reel seats and AA-grade Portugal cork. If I were to get the same medium heavy fast in the sierra or champion series, will they still have a similar feel? Which reel is going on it? Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. You can post now and register later. There are many great rods out there, but if you want a solid brand that excels in even the starter rod price point Dobyns is the way to go. I feel like going higher end isn't necessary for me. I know the Fury is popular at the 100 price points and the Champions are thought very highly of however the Savvy didnt get the best reviews. I think you'll be happy. Just pulled the trigger on a Champion 705c, got a pretty good price on it, couldn't pass it up. Although, I do not use it for jigs. croix.? He was being hounded for a rod series below$250 and that became the Savvy's. $250.28 to $280.28. They will be 703sf. with #15 lb. I've come across a lot of forums that say the power on Dobyns rods are actually one step less than they're advertised. You cannot paste images directly. @newyorktoiowa57Orochii xx gen 2, its become my most used rod, fantastically versatile,I can go from jigs n t-rigs to trebled lures, ridiculously good taper, it hasplenty ofpower for jigs andyet enough bend to protect trebles, I throw the 110 size whopper plopper on it quite a bitand the 5.8 beast hook rigged keitech.
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