Angler. But if you do not have anything more powerful than the 734c for jigs, it'll definitely feel like a big upgrade. Some reports of Dobyns and QC issues, at least that is what I recall reading pre-doomsday on TT. Try these rods you won't be disapointed. But which (Champion or Sierra)of the two and why? They have more parabolic bend than my other MHs. Moving to the XPs is for rod selection, Many specialty rods in the champion series, or for sensitivity. WATCH RELATED: Rigging a Bubba Shot with Gary Dobyns A Missing Segment. I also fish primarily on small river systems on my kayak up here in MN,so I wanted to stick with a slightly shorter rod so I can cast a little moreaccurately in tight spaces. FEATURES: The Sierra's are fine rods. I'm a rod junkie. larrymarketfishing 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. I like my rods on the slower side of fast so that is welcoming. Hey guys I own the Champion DC 705C and I bought it for frog duty. 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. Hard to explain, It's like the fish and rod have an evenly balance tug of war;like the rod is fighting back. March 10, 2020 in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots. 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". It has a faster action than the Sierra and it's definitely noticeably more sensitive. 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. News:Forum updated, problems HERE if you see any! No doubt the Sierra is a quality 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. SPONSORED. Comments: I picked up the 744C " Jig Special " and it's fantastic. The Champion Series will always be the backbone of the company. & 1/2 oz. How does the 744c do atthrowing 1/4oz jigs? The Fury line was another answer to a LOUD roar from dealers and customers for a rod below the highly competitive $150 mark. I really like my Sierra rods, but I'm looking for a good TX rig rod. I use the champion Xtreme series but my buddy has a couple fury's and I've used those as well and I think the Xtreme series is equally comparable to a gloomis. It all depends on what you are looking to do with the rod. Re: Dobyn's vs Googan [Re: basenjib123] #14445099 08/10/22 05:46 PM: Joined: Jul 2010. The Sierra Series are built on the spine, are balanced and offer an exceptional quality at an affordable price! Dobyns Rods Champion XP Series Spinning Rods 1-Piece Tournament Bass Fishing Rod. dobyns champion xp casting rods allaround topwater spinnerbaits jigs By larrymarketfishing November 28, 2020 in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots Followers Reply to this topic Start new topic larrymarketfishing Members 31 Location Minneapolis, MN My PB: Between 4-5 lbs Favorite Bass: Smallmouth Posted November 28, 2020 Hi, all. I like my Furys for what they are, entry level if I did it all over again. 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. I mostly fish a small pond from the shore close by my house that's shallow (2ft - 3ft in most places) and muddy. There are over 60 models to choose from and includes every technique specific model you could want! HA. I've used it for a while and have had no issues with my other setups. 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. I need a tough rod. They are listed as a Dobyns dealer but may not stock what you want. They will be 703sf. This is a great forum for sure with super people. The weight on the 733sf is 4.84 oz, and the 733c is 4.92 oz. I only have Champions in rods I can't get in the Sierra series. My next rod will be the exact 703SF you are considering. Posts: 473. Don't 'heave-ho' when setting treble luresan easy sweep should be more than enough with good, sharp hooks. Home / Rods / The Dobyns CHAMPION XP Series / Champion XP Frogs, Pitch & Flip / DC 735C SH DC 735C SH $ 269.99 Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 10 customer ratings ( 10 customer reviews) Add to cart More Information Reviews (10) WARNING - CA PROP 65 Delivering top-of-the-line performance like only Dobyns Rods can, no expense was spared with the new Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Spinning Rods. In fairness, they were casting and not spinning. TFF Team Angler. 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. Very well made. 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). I have both Sierra and Champion rods. September 17, 2019 in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots. I wouldn't personally throw much higher though. Debating between st. croix avid or avid x line and dobyns fury, sierra, and savvy? I don't have anywhere near me that I can go hold the rods. They are surprisingly sensitive though, especially for the price. This is critical. These rods are extremely balanced, which makes them feel lighter than they actually are. This is critical. SK Hack Attack) youpossibly willwant a heavier rod . They were a little long for him so he did not like them. I really enjoy throwing lighter scroungers on it too. You can always add more later. Champion XP Series rods feature proprietary high modulus graphite blanks, Fuji Alconite guides, Kevlar wrapping, Fuji graphite reel seats and AA-grade Portugal cork. I have only owned two Avids and it's been 7 years since I moved them. 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. Privacy Statement. It's rated 1/4-3-4, I went up to 1/2oz lures and it did well. A Sierra 734C. braid mainline on a bait cast reel . 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). 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. I have had almost all of the Dobyns Fury, Sierras and a lot of the Champions in my hands. The difference between each of these 5 powers is a LOT!! That is a big jump up in the line. Otherwise, it'd be a $200 budget for the rod. Just pulled the trigger on a Champion 705c, got a pretty good price on it, couldn't pass it up. In a pinch, I'll throw jigs. I have a Fury 703c and it's very versatile for any lure in those weights. 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. The Dobyns Sierra Series rods feature high modulus graphite blanks, Fuji Alconite guides, Fuji reel seats, Kevlar wrapping and Portugal AA-cork. I see it rating starts right at 1/4oz,I mostly throw 1/4 and 3/8 finesse, pitching and swimjigs. I prefer my Extreme 745, 784, and Braillist for that. Id get the Sierra 705 if you are gonna use it as a frog rod. You cannot paste images directly. SA 766FLIP - Dobyns Rods When Fishing is More Than Just a Hobby! It's great for a 3.8 also. Balance of the rod and reel is very important to me as tip heavy rods is a burden after a few hours of fishing. Man I love that these are slightly slower rods! The 735 is Med/Hvy in Pitch/Flip category. 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I did save $40.00 on my Sierra rod, so every now and then you can find some good deals online. Posts: 3,986. @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. 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, Dobyns Champion XP 683 or 684 for all around casting rod? Really this is a good utility rod, although I still think the Sierra is more versatile due to its more moderate action. I know it's minimal experience, but call it first impressions. Copyright 1997-2023 The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide LLC All rights reserved. There is a tackle shop inOconomowoc, WI called Get Hooked Outdoors. $349.99 - $359.99. Privacy Policy. I intend to have a chatter bait, 2.5 square bill and a jig on every time I go out post spawn. Upload or insert images from URL. Either way I'd go with a 4 power. Never fished a similar Champion to compare, although I'd imagine the Champion would be more sensitive. Thanks, everyone! So I own both champions (744c jig special, 763s) and sierra's (2x 733) in different applications. The 735C is really nice but the sweet spot is 1/2 ounce. It's an exceptional frog rod too. I think he saidit took over two years to develope a blank and final rod he was satisfied with. *Wildcard set up* : Try using the Sierra 734c. He liked the Savvy standard guide rods a lot. Where the Champion is better for bottom contact baits. Gary Dobyns just seems to know how to design rods with precise actions for what fishermen need. If it's worth the money or not is up to you, but I layout all. I'm throwing finesse tactics in this shallow muddy pond 8/10 times. It's a great flippin stick. I love it for swim jigs and chatter baits as well. Start with the single best you can afford. First impression was that this rod was light, incredibly well-balanced, and very stout. Privacy Statement. The handle, taper, the way all the rods load up, the cork, the keeper, the guides, the look & the quality is all absolutely perfect. Same power & action as the 734 but with a bit less flex in the tip. 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. I am currently trying to unload a couple folding knives to fund new rods. I use the Sierra 734c. Welcome jmurry600 ! Actual sales may not have occurred at this price. Paste as plain text instead, L. Joined: Feb 2017. DC 703C - Dobyns Rods When Fishing is More Than Just a Hobby! I haven't fished one but I handled a few of them at Cabelas. Depends on how many other rods you have, OP. Lighter jigs are fine on the rod when fishing closer to the boat. 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. This confused me too. Pasted as rich text. Comments:I am in the process of switching all my rods to Dobyns. But I usually use the big Live Targets (3/4 ounce) and it casts those very well. I own the 704c & the 735c, in my opinion the split grip is much more sensitive & just an all around better rod. You can post now and register later. Your link has been automatically embedded. 530-671-1989 THX A TON GUYS!!!! Re: Dobyns vs St-Croix and the winner is.. by 78Staff Fri Mar 04, 2011 5:09 pm. with braid main line . Dobyns, Daiwa, LSCR, Nutech, Keitech, Yamamoto. Series Spinning rods feature high modulus graphite blanks, Fuji reel seats, Kevlar wrapping and AA-cork... I usually use the big Live Targets ( 3/4 ounce ) and it 's 1/4-3-4. 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