Opinions on best Dobyns rod for jigs
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Opinions on best Dobyns rod for jigs
I’m lookin a 7’-7’4 Dobyns for throwing 3/8-1/2 jigs in open water to light brush. There’s no price range....
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From experience, I think you'll be ok with a 4 or 5 power. If you're running braid to leader like me, the 4 power works fine. If fishing straight fluro or mono, the 5 power would be better. Personally I use the Champ Extreme 784, but any of the 7'3 -7'5 models are good to go.
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I've heard the xstasy rods were a bit disappointing, so I would recommend the HP 744.
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Question for the questionerSapperTyler wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2019 3:43 pmI’m lookin a 7’-7’4 Dobyns for throwing 3/8-1/2 jigs in open water to light brush. There’s no price range....
If there’s no price range WHY are you looking at Dobyns?
I heard the 803 is a good stick in the HP
But if I were you I’d truly look elsewhere
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I’m not insinuating that more money is a better rod ( perhaps maybe)
But there are other rods in the same price point or lower that maybe better
Such as the H3
But there are other rods in the same price point or lower that maybe better
Such as the H3
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I picked up a Sierra 735 a while back because I was curious about the line and I will say I really enjoy fishing with that rod. Its light, balanced, and to me, the sensitivity is better than I expected (more than the Champions I have fished in the past). Very versatile as well. Hope that helps.
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I'll give a nod to the Extreme 744. Bump up to the 745 if you're going to be in weeds and wood.
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I have both Xtasy 754 and 755 great rods. Compared to my buddies 744 champ extreme just a bit more power from a 754 to the 744. I like the f7ll cork handle but I think it’s an option for the 744 as well.
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Dx745
My personal favorite is DX795
My personal favorite is DX795
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If money wasn’t a issue, I’d look past dobyns. I went thru 2 generations of the extreme lineup b4 I decided to stop tryin to beat that dead horse. Sensitivity is my #1 thing I look in a jig rod and it just wasn’t there. My suggestions are nrx, zbone, steez ags or evening the new steez bottom contact rod in that order.
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I really like my Dobyns rods but if your looking for the most sensitive rod get a NRX. The NRX 893 is a sweet rod for 3/8 oz jigs but if your going 1/2 oz get the NRX 894. I love my DRX 723C for skipping 3/8 jigs. Haven't tried the 754 or 755 yet.
Thanks for the epiphany captain obvious
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I agree with what you said 100%Hennessy wrote: ↑Tue Dec 17, 2019 12:16 amIf money wasn’t a issue, I’d look past dobyns. I went thru 2 generations of the extreme lineup b4 I decided to stop tryin to beat that dead horse. Sensitivity is my #1 thing I look in a jig rod and it just wasn’t there. My suggestions are nrx, zbone, steez ags or evening the new steez bottom contact rod in that order.
I think the new bottom contact rod will deliver
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Love my Xtasy 755 for those weights.
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If you're staying with Dobyns, go with the Xtasy, I have the 755, works well with 3/4 and up. The tip seems a little slower, so I have to put some smoke on it for a solid hookset, but the fish stay pinned.