DC 735C SH - Dobyns Rods When Fishing is More Than Just a Hobby! I mostly fish a small pond from the shore close by my house that's shallow (2ft - 3ft in most places) and muddy. However the Avid balances a 3000 Stradic FK ever so slightly better as the Dobyns is just a tad tip heavy, likely due to no for grip on the rod ( I would not put a reel that weighs less than 8.5-9 ozs on the Dobyns as the balance would be way off at that point). If you had one in your hand you will see the precise way the guides are on the correct side of the spine, the guides are perfectly in line, andthe attention to detail in the rods finish is top notch. Well that is my opinion and it is worth exactly what you paid for it. My champion 702sf also feels more sensitive than the Fury. It's great for a 3.8 also. Moving to the XPs is for rod selection, Many specialty rods in the champion series, or for sensitivity. For the weight range specified, the 734C would be a better match. 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. How do you like it? I no longer fish Dobyns and I never throw a 1/4 oz jig , but back when I did if I were fishing a 5/16 finesse style (Eakins ) jig and a speed craw it was on the 703. In my opinion the jump to the Sierra is bigger than the St Croix rods. *Wildcard set up* : Try using the Sierra 734c. Free shipping. For all of you Dobyns haters.. #13671849 08/18/20 04:36 AM: Joined: Feb 2017. Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. One is in Oshkosh and the other in Appleton. I'm hooked, Exclusive offers sent right to your inbox. I have the 734 and it's a great rod. Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. Sometime larger top water baits are thrown on it like Super Spooks and other moving baits like Keitechs. He liked the Savvy standard guide rods a lot. By If dobyns only sold 5 rods this would be on the list. The Champion Series will always be the backbone of the company. If you have been following for awhile, you know Gary Dobyns tries to frequent this group with answers and information. I've come across a lot of forums that say the power on Dobyns rods are actually one step less than they're advertised. How these "experts" know this boggles my mind. Comments:Great rods I have several dobyns! 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. Weightless Wacky Rig - Zoom Finesse Trick worms or Roboworms. It's for big line, big jigs and big fish. if you need 2 set ups, go with the Sierra, and if you can get away with one go Champ. I can say with full confidence that Sierra and Champions being only cosmetically different is false. Re: Dobyns vs St-Croix and the winner is.. by 78Staff Fri Mar 04, 2011 5:09 pm. Light, balanced, great feel and the perfect extra fast action. It has it's own signature feel compared to my 735C. Gary Dobyns has perfected the bass rod! I am here to tell you though these rods are different in ways that i believe catch more fish FOR ME. Dobyns Rods Champion XP Series Spinning Rods 1-Piece Tournament Bass Fishing Rod. I personally will throw those finesse jigs on my Xtasy 723c. They are very well made. I don't have anywhere nearby that I can visit and try these rods. I'll be primarilythrowing smaller topwaters like 1/2oz walking baits, 75 and 90 ploppers, 3/8oz-1/2oz jigs, and 3/8oz spinnerbaits. Weatherford, TX. If it's worth the money or not is up to you, but I layout all. The Sierra Series are built on the spine, are balanced and offer an exceptional quality at an affordable price! Copyright 1997-2023 The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide LLC All rights reserved. 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? AbrazX FC line and it works well -but you are right that for flipping jigs with heavier hooks (i.e. Otherwise, it'd be a $200 budget for the rod. I love it for swim jigs and chatter baits as well. Thanks, everyone! So I realized I was trying to combine techniques that are on the complete opposite sides of the fishing spectrum into one rod, so I ended up going with the Champion XP 683 to fish my lighter applications, and I also actually ordered a Sierra 684 for my jigs, spinners, and heavier 1oztopwaters. But I usually use the big Live Targets (3/4 ounce) and it casts those very well. Bad shoulders lead me to look for a better option to reduce fatigue. 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. In a pinch, I'll throw jigs. Dobyns knows how to balance a rod. SPONSORED. This is a combination of Gary Dobyns playing with new materials and our customers asking for full handle casting rods and slightly faster actions. But if you do not have anything more powerful than the 734c for jigs, it'll definitely feel like a big upgrade. Comments:Dobyns rods are hands down the best rods I've come across. There is a tackle shop inOconomowoc, WI called Get Hooked Outdoors. Comments: I picked up the 744C " Jig Special " and it's fantastic. Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. I don't believe so, I have used Colt, Fury, Sierra, Savy, Kaden, Champion, and Champion Extreme and have found that the Fury , Kaden, and Champion Extreme are more rigid than the Colt, Sierra, or Champion. Talk about coincidence. It's an excellent rod for moving baits! With braid itsa great frog rod, can punch with it too. Personally I really like the Sierra series. Champion XP Series rods are light, strong, sensitive and perfectly balanced. I'd highly recommend the Champion XP! 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 have always wondered, though, why the 734C is rated as a Heavy and the 735C is a Med-Hvy. If you feel a 1/2 ounce will become a frequent player, the 744C would be a better choice. First impression was that this rod was light, incredibly well-balanced, and very stout. Paired with a SMOKE S3, 20 lb braid, and 12 lb Berkley Pro leader, the rod telegraphs every vibration and tap. 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. Balance of the rod and reel is very important to me as tip heavy rods is a burden after a few hours of fishing. If I were to get the same medium heavy fast in the sierra or champion series, will they still have a similar feel? I think he saidit took over two years to develope a blank and final rod he was satisfied with. I traded it up to an Extreme but still have two Champion 703SF's and they are matched with Saros 3000 reels. The feedback has been exceptional and Dobyns is happy to introduce a new series of rods. of your choice . I use 683 for jerkbaits, flukes, senkos, shakyhead, small traps, etc. I don't think you could go wrong either way but for me I would spend 170 on the Dobyns and get some other goodies with the extra 30 bucks. Read This Before Posting! I have a Sierra SA 703Cand a Fury FR 705CB,I've been happy with both of them. By swapping bait cast reels between FC , braid or even mono main lines can add versatility to the Sierra 734c. I think you'll be happy. A Sierra 734C. 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". & 1/2 oz. L. Joined: Feb 2017. Check with Dobyns store (call them), they may have what you want at a reduced price! We're always happy to talk fishing rods. A 5 power in a crank bait rod is a Med/Hvy also but in Cranking category. They were very nice rods, just not exactly fast enough. I believe they have as much tougher build as well. Fury rods are more economical, and you still get a great feel, plenty of power and a great rod! I have only owned two Avids and it's been 7 years since I moved them. Comments:Just purchased a 735 7'3 heavy extra fast to replace my 15 year old Flippin stick. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. 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. I just want to get rid of all my other rods this second and get more dobyns! Same power & action as the 734 but with a bit less flex in the tip. The handle, taper, the way all the rods load up, the cork, the keeper, the guides, the look & the quality is all absolutely perfect. 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 "no give" nature of braid combined with a little forgiveness of the Sierra 734c. The lose of 3" didn't seem to make a difference. Your link has been automatically embedded. Very light and powerful. Free shipping. This may come off as a dumb questions considering all the rods are from the same company, but are the Dobyns rods and actions the same across all series? For instance a 5 power Flippin Stick is Med/Hvy in Flip/Pitch category. I like my rods on the slower side of fast so that is welcoming. I just looked up an old TW order where it had a 734 Champion XP Heavy as the description. For more information, please see our I own the 704c & the 735c, in my opinion the split grip is much more sensitive & just an all around better rod. The Sierra series is slightlyslower thanthe Champion and Fury but sensitivity is very very good. The Dobyns Sierra Series rods feature high modulus graphite blanks, Fuji Alconite guides, Fuji reel seats, Kevlar wrapping and Portugal AA-cork. If I had not found the deal on a refurbed Champion DC 705 Iwould have purchased a Sierra 705C. If I were to get the same medium heavy fast in the sierra or champion series, will they still have a similar feel? Hey guys I own the Champion DC 705C and I bought it for frog duty. You would want a 735C for a jig rod, not a 734C. 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. Upload or insert images from URL. This material may not be posted on another website. braid mainline on a bait cast reel . If your willing to go a couple inches longer the 610-4 will be a good fit andhas a little more tip action than the 684. You can post now and register later. I have a 733 Fury that I only occasionally use for lighter moving baits, not enough backbone to drive a non-exposed hook. You can post now and register later. 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. This is critical. I haven't fished one but I handled a few of them at Cabelas. There are separate rating systems in rod categories. So for $170 are these solid or should I look else where? 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. What is are the general thoughts on this series? Like I said I intend to purchase a SA 703SF in the very near future. DC 703C - Dobyns Rods When Fishing is More Than Just a Hobby! Privacy Policy. But, since you will be doing some pitching, you might like a softer tip. There are over 60 models to choose from and includes every technique specific model you could want! Also how do these compare to the Avid line of rods? Both these rods are super versatile, the 735 is one of the best frog rods you can get for the money. DFW. 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 as the 3 is usually a moderate fast (slower recovery). Could not be happier. 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. That is pretty much what I am going to use it for tubes, grubs, and small paddletails. I asked about them at the classic and was told they are all gone. I own the 703sf and 735c in the Fury line and have handled the 795c regularly. i use 1/4 - 3/8 oz t rigs with mostly craws and 7' worms what would be better? If you are considering an Avid X then you are looking at paying roughly $200 depending on the rod. 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. Hi, all. I have a 715C that I have a jig tied onto. Some guys are careful with their rods, i am not. Champ series is more in line with other rods I've fished. Clear editor. Paste as plain text instead, Just pulled the trigger on a Champion 705c, got a pretty good price on it, couldn't pass it up. It's all relative Dobyns just has so many great options, but the Champion XP line up gets my vote! I'm not sure you're getting that much more for the price difference. But do both have to be the same exact 702sf? They are a tad bit slower as Sierras but not CB's. My experience is with the Champion 704CB and 684CB. I use the Sierra 734c. If it was me Id go for a champion xp over the Sierra for frogging. Privacy Statement. I got a 734 FH and it is my favorite rod, definitely plan on getting more! 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. These rods are not as sensitive as G. Loomis. Home / The Dobyns Champion XP Series The new standard for sensitivity, strength, weight and balance and now featuring Fuji Guides! Comments: If you only want to buy one champion make it s DC 735c. Can't wait to catch more fish on it. I have to go to the fishing flea market next week and unload some stuff to afford some new stuff LOL. The Sierra series is slightly slower than the Champion and Fury but sensitivity is very very good. W. wh2004. Weightless Texas Rig - Zoom Finesse Trick Worms or Swampcrawlers. Would both of these handle Hollow Body frog fishing in heavy vegetation? My budget is about $300 for the combo if I buy a new reel. Privacy Statement. The reason I chose them over a couple of other brands that had full cork handles was the up graded cork handles. Your link has been automatically embedded. Debating between st. croix avid or avid x line and dobyns fury, sierra, and savvy? 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. Otherwise there are two locations listed for a tackle dealer called The Reel Shot in Wisconsin. I see it rating starts right at 1/4oz,I mostly throw 1/4 and 3/8 finesse, pitching and swimjigs. Comments:I have several Dobyns rods in the Sierra and Fury series and wanted to take the step up into the Champions. Comments:Dobyns are great rods, they have anything model you could ask for. I am currently trying to unload a couple folding knives to fund new rods. Delivering top-of-the-line performance like only Dobyns Rods can, no expense was spared with the new Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Spinning Rods. Bad Behavior has blocked 1137 access attempts in the last 7 days. Also, the guides were straight, which is something I always check for and have had issues with from other makers. Champion XP Series rods feature proprietary high modulus graphite blanks, Fuji Alconite guides, Kevlar wrapping, Fuji graphite reel seats and AA-grade Portugal cork. February 18, 2017 in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots. The difference between each of these 5 powers is a LOT!! Very lightweight, sensitive, and balanced. You can post now and register later. How does the 744c do atthrowing 1/4oz jigs? Both of the 3 power spinning and casting are excellent for a weightless Senko. Very nice choice. Clear editor. This is critical. You cannot paste images directly. Dobyns Sierra vs. Delivering top-of-the-line performance like only Dobyns Rods can, no expense was spared with the . Either will work for what you ask about. Thanks for the input, everyone! . Does anyone here have personal experience with some of these rods? I need a tough rod. Did not think about bank fishing. Some reports of Dobyns and QC issues, at least that is what I recall reading pre-doomsday on TT. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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