I heard a lot of great comments about this model and I see why. Sensitive tip that loads into a great backbone. So when you're getting ready to put all your energy into making a hard, long cast, and your bait(lure) takes a hard nose dive straight down into the water (the line wrapped over the top of the keeper prevents line from coming off your spool), it's very upsetting. Comments: My 764 Spinning Rod has been fished with a multitude of baits (Senkos, Ikas, topwater, shakey head, lipless crankbaits). After getting my hands on a Dobyns Champion Extreme 744C in the fall of last year, I quickly fell in love with the perfect balance, great sensitivity, quality components, stylish looks and all around great performance of this rod. Floating Worms/ Flukes/ Jigs/ Senkos/ Texas Rigs. I have the 742, which apparently gets a lot of attention. The price tag hurts but this rod is worth it. DX703SF HP. The result of decades of tournament experience (and success) amassed by the West’s all-time leading money winner, the Champion Extreme Series delivers the ultimate in sensitivity, strength, weight and balance. Simply outstanding on first impression. Display as a link instead, × Some online retailers stop carrying them because of the higher shipping fee for any rod tube longer than 8ft. It's the unsung hero of the XP line. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Comments: I recently picked up the 702SF HP as my dedicated dropshot shot. And we haven’t even started on the 807 lol. Get an 867 if you can. $159.99 - $169.99 Dobyns Colt Series Spinning Rods. The rod is so well balanced, it makes my other rods seem off. Dobyns Rods Champion Extreme HP Casting Rod The ultimate in sensitivity, strength, weight and balance! A real test of a rods sensitivity capabilities is to tie on a light weight and see how well it can transmit the bottom in 10-12 feet of water. This post is from Gary Dobyns on another form. Posted by 1 year ago. We use cookies to make our website and your shopping experience effective, secure and user-friendly. I've had the rod for a couple of months now and waited to do a review until I was fairly certain about my opinion on this rod. Short story - they hold you responsible for replacing the rod, but at a reduced fee. Delivering top-of-the-line performance like only Dobyns Rods can, no expense was spared with the new Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Spinning Rods. Dobyns Rods Champion Series 735C might be your remedy. I wish I had 2 867's instead of an 806 and an 867. I have fished all other high end brands, Loomis NRX, GLX and IMX, Shimano Expride, Daiwa Steez and Abu Garcia Fantasista, and I can without hesitation that everything you want in a rod is present with the Dobyns Champion Extreme HP line of rods. Just know that you’re gonna need another setup for big hard baits and soft baits. The Dobyns Champion XP Series; The Dobyns Kaden Series; The Dobyns Sierra Series; The Dobyns Sierra Micro Series; The Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting Series; The Dobyns Sierra Trout and Panfish Series; The Dobyns Fury Series; The Dobyns Colt Series; The Dobyns Fred “Boom Boom” Roumbanis Series; The Dobyns Mike Bucca Bull-Shad Series ; The Dobyns Sam Sobi Series; Baits. Select below. Light and balanced paired with a Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500. I have a Nasci in 3000 size and the rod/reel combo feels weightless in my hand. I can throw a gigantic Hiro Godzilla, a DEPS 250 or I've even thrown a 8" and 10" Triple Trout with no issues. Comments: Im a huge fan of dobyns i have several rods the only thing i wish they would offer is an exfast action finesse spinning rod. By What all does the 734 do well? Can be purchased at Dobynsrods.com or Tackle Warehouse. From the first time I picked this rod up, my jig hook ups have sky rocketed. Handles 1/2oz bottom bouncers without feeling overloaded. A quick review on the FR735c by Dobyns Rods. Built with an emphasis value and performance, the Dobyns Colt Series Spinning Rods utilize application specific lengths and tapers, plus high-end components to give value-oriented anglers everything they need to compete. Another exceptional product from Dobyns. Probably the biggest stuff that will get thrown on it is something like a phoney frog, hinkle, maybe a deps 175, and some huds. I've owned all of the rods mentioned and I don't think you're sacrificing a whole lot (if at all) by going with those particular rods at the lower price point. 12-25 lb: Lure Wt. Butnyoure almost even pushing it with the phoney and Hinkle and you’d be nuts to be tossing the 250 on it. Their sloped frames and rings “shed” tangles before they become a problem, and their lightweight frame design allows for greater stability and strength. I used it for stripers one time, and it handled a near 20lber in heavy current with ease. -With a Curado K 7:1-Zman Jackhammer 1/2 oz-15 lb InvizX Durability: Rod tip broke after roughly 5 months of light use. Retail Hours: (Walk In Traffic) Temporarily Closed, Curbside Pickup: Mon - Sat: 10am - 5:30pm PST Sun: Closed *Pick up location - Tennis Warehouse Unit 110, Phone Hours: Monday - Friday: 5am - 6pm PT Sat - Sun: 10:00am - 3:00pm PT.   Your previous content has been restored. Looking to get either a dobyns champion xp 795 or 806. Post by russ57 » Fri Apr 10, 2020 6:47 pm IMHO Dobyns sensitivity is pretty bad and the rods are completely overpriced. When someone asks which rod” do I get first?”, this is always my recommendation. Also try using the search function, this rod question has been asked multiple times over the last few months. Focused on affordability and performance, the Dobyns Sierra Micro Casting Rods utilize high-modulus graphite blanks and premium components to give anglers everything that they need to compete. Love everything about it except the location of the hook keeper (this only applies to fishermen who crank a spinning reel with their left hand). Planning on using this as an all around finesse rod, 2.8 keitechs, shakeyheads, ned rigs, tubes. Actual sales may not have occurred at this price. The Dobyns Champion XP Series; The Dobyns Kaden Series; The Dobyns Sierra Series; The Dobyns Sierra Micro Series; The Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse Casting Series; The Dobyns Sierra Trout and Panfish Series; The Dobyns Fury Series; The Dobyns Colt Series; The Dobyns Fred “Boom Boom” Roumbanis Series; The Dobyns Mike Bucca Bull-Shad Series ; The Dobyns Sam Sobi Series; Baits. I was in a similar situation, this should help.. They're all quality rods. Easily tosses 2-8oz realistically. DX701SF HP. To me, anything above 20lb doesn't leave much left on the spool comfortably. The actions are technique-specific making it extremely easy to select a rod. All Dobyns Champion Rods covered by a $70 "no hassles replacement plan." It is worth the investment. Great reel for the price. Sign up for Dobyns Rods news and updates. Performance-oriented, and value driven, the Dobyns Sierra Micro Spinning Rods utilize premium components and Dobyn's high-end design to produce best-in-class performance. The Dobyns Fury line was designed to be “sensitive, light, strong, and balanced at an exceptional value.” The Fury 734C casting rod fits that description and more. My suggestion would be the 806 for the smaller stuff and anything bigger than a 8" hudd you should just get an 867 or something in XH or XXH rating. Dartheads/ Gitzits/ Jigs/ Senkos/ Texas Rigs/ Tubes. The rod doesn't have a true whipping action and actually acts more stiff when casting. You can feel the quality of the craftsmanship as soon as its in your hands. It's one of the best I've ever used and I know you'll be impressed as well. Comments: I have five Dobyns Champion Extreme HPs in my line-up, the 742, 792, 743, 704 and the 764. Powered by Invision Community. The only thing I really get chub for with the 806 is throwing a Slammer. Re: Kistler vs Dobyns. I picked up the 742 earlier this season based on a few recommendations and reviews. Comments:  Product: Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Spin Rod 7'6" Med Hvy 764. Comments: I have the 7'M and it'll definitely double as a shakey head & drop shot rod. Dobyns Rods 735C Specifications. If you’re concentrating on that 1-5oz range, get the 806. The 806 is ok for smaller soft baits, but not 8” hudds or anything weedless, IMO. The proprietary, high modulus graphite blanks are extremely lightweight and balanced, and feature hand-picked actions and tapers designed for specific bass fishing applications. How do I use it? Kevlar wrapping and premium, lightweight Fuji Reel Seats round out the premium features, along with AAA-grade, hi-density cork split-grip handles. Comments: I've had a 702SF in the Champion and 703Sf in the Savvy for years now. And there’s NO rod that’s ideal for soft baits and hard baits. I don't have anywhere local where i can feel one before hand so I'm looking for some advise on which to choose. The sierra … The Fury 806SB and the Champ 806 SB are similar but different. × The hook keeper should be with in the 6 or 12 o'clock positions on the rod...not the 10 o'clock. Dartheads/ Dropshot Rigs/ Neko Rigs. I've even stuck some pigs on the 867 with the 6.75" 3:16 Rising Son and stock hooks, never bent out a treble or felt I was "over" powered and that is not a heavy bait at all. Early spring winding with the best chadderbait rod on the market. Product Review: I have less expensive rods that out perform this rod in many categories, and haven't broke even after years of use. I have a Calcutta 200GTB for <20lb fluorocarbon applications. 806 for you're 1-4 oz hard treble baits and 867 for heavier and soft baits. Dobyns Rods Sierra Series Sensitivity . I use the 795 on my bullshads works great. If you went for the Dobyns Fury 806 instead of the champion series you would have enough left over to buy something like an Okuma guide select XH or XXH which would throw the bigger stuff. Finesse Bass Rod Suggestions - Dobyns Sierra vs Daiwa Tatula vs Dobyns Champion, etc. I second what Trevor said. Sensitivity, Power, Light Weight, Balance, Consistency and Build Quality. Hopefully i can break them all in with some nice big bass! $159.99 - $179.99 Dobyns Colt Series Casting Rods. russ57 Elite Angler Posts: 273 Joined: Sun Dec 09, 2018 6:21 am. Dobyns Sierra Series Spinning Rods. I think im going to go with the 867 now after all the recommendations for it and some researching. DX702SF HP. Top. As for reel, go with the Lews Super Duty in wide spool. There's probably a way that you could save a lot of money and get 2 rods that would do pretty much everything you want for the same price. 181 Suburban Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, © Tackle Warehouse LLC. So it's near impossible to have one rod to cover both ends of the weight spectrum. Ive landed a number of quality 8-10lb walleyes and 5-6lb smallmouth on this setup and it has handled everything with ease. Expanding Dobyns’ angler-praised Sierra rod series, the Dobyns Sierra Micro Casting Rods deliver best-in-class performance at an affordable price point, making the Sierra a great entry-level rod. I was originally thinking i could get away with the 795 but have seen some people say these rods have such a parabolic bend and softer tip that they would be scared to throw lures on the upper end of the weight range. The dx 743 c has become my go to finesse jig rod. The new Dobyns Champion Spinning Rods feature the same winning blanks as the original Champion Series and now come equipped with premium Fuji guides. [ View Diagram ]. They both throw the same baits and both actions are close. The tip is amazing. This rod is gonna be great for drop-shotting and light action baits such as Ned rigs and neko rigs. All Rights Reserved. Sensitivity-wise, I looked forward to the rod being exceptional when I first got it but I am disappointed. The DX casting rods also, amazing cork on the handles. The Dobyns Sierra Series Spinning Rods deliver the proven technique-specific performance and high quality components that anglers love about Dobyns Rods - now at a more affordable price point. I have tossed a Hudd 68 on it on the lowest end of the spectrum and Deps 250ss comfortably on the other. Even smaller cranks, if you do that with a spinning rod. Great tip to work the bait but then quickly loads to set the hook. It measures 7-foot, 3-inches and is a Dobyns 4-power rod – heavy/fast action. If i went any bigger it might be something like a deps 250 or islide 262.  everything else will be on the smaller end. It really boils down to 2 different rods hard vs soft baits. Do yourself a favor and check this rod out, you won’t be disappointed. $229.99 - $259.99 Best Seller. This rod does have a lot of backbone though! Comments: I just got the DX743SF. All Dobyns Champion Rods covered by a $70 "no hassles replacement plan." Customer Service/Life Time Warranty: Not the most helpful or professional.   Your link has been automatically embedded. The IMX features 9 guides plus … Built upon premium, high-modulus graphite blanks, the Dobyns Sierra Micro Casting Rods are offered in a number of application specific builds that offer a premium blend of responsiveness and backbone. If you see yourself throwing bigger baits in the near future (you most likely will) I would suggest the 867. From: Justin: Colorado Springs, CO 3/5/19. I want it to still be able to load that stuff up on a cast and have enough tip to really load up for fighting a fish. Dang, now yall really have me thinking with everyone saying go for the 867. The sensitivity is awesome, plenty of tip to throw lighter rigs and still enough power to … Another thing to keep in mind is that a smaller low profile will fit better on an 806 than I think a round reel will, but that's personal preference. As someone said, there is NO rod that efficiently throws 2-8oz. Comments: Holy Cow! I've thrown frogs on an 806 and it casted them farther than any rod I've used with mono haha. There is no way to describe the power you get in this rod. Clear editor. The 806 is never going to be TOO light. I can probably swing getting another rod or two after christmas is out of the way in maybe an 806 for smaller glides and an 807 for the jig hook baits. It cast fairly well, but it won't perform the best with anything light like 1/8 oz (which is the lowest setting that it claims to rated for). × All and all it was roughly $110.00 to get a new rod + shipping charges. From: Nick: Orrington 11/9/19. I've also seen people say that the 806 is a pretty well round and versatile rod for fitting more applications. Having had both, I would say the 806 is probably the better rod for the baits mentioned, and its able to handle the lighter baits pretty well. That being said i've seen some people mention the 806 was a little soft for jig hooks. The new Dobyns Champion Spinning Rods feature the same winning blanks as the original Champion Series and now come equipped with premium Fuji guides. I can fish 3/8 to 1 ounce jigs with ease, pitching and casting with pinpoint accuracy. No slop. I have a rod that i can get away with throwing stuff up to 2 ounces for now anyways, so i might as well get something to cover the spectrum above that. 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