I think I've made the right choice here! I do use the 705 sometimes but it is not my go to frog rod thats for sure. Depends on how many other rods you have, OP. Comments:Dobyns rods are hands down the best rods I've come across. What a difference in weight. 2022 Dobyns Rods Co., Inc. All rights reserved. It's a power house rod. The Dobyns is going to run you around $170 for the Sierras and $230 to $250 for the Champion XPs. The Dobyns Fury In-Depth Comparison TheTackleRat 698 subscribers Subscribe 6.6K views 2 years ago This is an in-depth comparison between the Doybns Fury and the Dobyns. Comments: I recently purchased the 736. Actual sales may not have occurred at this price. Both are excellent in their own right but the Champions are a step above. Call Dobyns and ask if they have anymore of the Kadens. Angler. New to the forum, very sorry if this has been answered already but I can't seem to find a solid answer anywhere. They are a tad bit slower as Sierras but not CB's. My experience is with the Champion 704CB and 684CB. Did not think about bank fishing. I'm a rod junkie. They are very well made. For the weight range specified, the 734C would be a better match. 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I'd spend more money if you're looking for a rod you need to "feel" with. Also how do these compare to the Avid line of rods? Never fished a similar Champion to compare, although I'd imagine the Champion would be more sensitive. I dont have champions but I do have multiple sierras and they are incredible for the price. DFW. If you are considering an Avid X then you are looking at paying roughly $200 depending on the rod. When I tried to order the champion from dobyns, they told me that the discount does not apply to reconditioned/trade ins and you have to pay a shipping price of 25$ per rod, instead of getting their standard free shipping over 75$. I just want to get rid of all my other rods this second and get more dobyns! Gary Dobyns wrote: The 766 Flip is my personal Flipping rod choice. Paste as plain text instead, I just looked up an old TW order where it had a 734 Champion XP Heavy as the description. A 5 power in a crank bait rod is a Med/Hvy also but in Cranking category. Great write-up, I am now seriously looking into these rods. FEATURES: I haven't fished one but I handled a few of them at Cabelas. Read This Before Posting! Comments:I am in the process of switching all my rods to Dobyns. Also, always feel free to call our shop and it's easier to explain by phone. Very happy with the rod. I get this question a ton. Obviously as you go up the rods change, (weight, balance, etc) but specifically power and action is what i am talking about. Very well made. I use it primarily as a spinnerbait rod. He has said he will leave the Savvy Micro rods alone because the customers that want it are still buying it. Comments:Just purchased a 735 7'3 heavy extra fast to replace my 15 year old Flippin stick. I know you can't go wrong with a Dobyns Champion. I love it for swim jigs and chatter baits as well. I LOVE this rod. The Champion Series will always be the backbone of the company. TFF Team Angler. (line, tungsten weight, shell bed, length of cast). This material may not be posted on another website. Angler. In a pinch, I'll throw jigs. When fishing is more than just a hobby, pick up a new Dobyns Champion XP Full Grip Casting Rod. I have both a 733c and a 735c. Always been a loomis guy but slowly switch to all dobyns and diawas!From: Blake: berea, KY 8/3/20. Give me an email at fishnkamp@comcast.net. The brainchild of the Wests all-time leading money winner, Gary Dobyns, the Champion XP Series Casting Rods are not just made for a specific technique, each rod is built for improving and maximizing your effectiveness with that given technique. The balance was about perfect. I was just going to PM you about how you like the Helios. The Dobyns Sierra Series rods feature high modulus graphite blanks, Fuji Alconite guides, Fuji reel seats, Kevlar wrapping and Portugal AA-cork. Can't help much with the original question, but I use a Sierra 704c for 1/4-3/8 jigs. The new version or the old gen 1 version? They have more parabolic bend than my other MHs. Nothing is as sensitive as the NRX rods. Privacy Statement. 530-671-1989 THX A TON GUYS!!!! Like I said the next rod I am going to get is going to be a SA 693SF. Scan this QR code to download the app now. I mounted a Shimano Saros 2500 on it and it felt pretty good. Copyright 1997-2023 The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide LLC All rights reserved. Privacy Statement. Its pretty much a t-rig to frog rod. This material may not be posted on another website. We have far better choices for these techniques. Balance is more important than weight. 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. If I had not found the deal on a refurbed Champion DC 705 Iwould have purchased a Sierra 705C. I have handled a couple of Sierra's, but have not fished them. The "no give" nature of braid combined with a little forgiveness of the Sierra 734c. Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. My uses A senko, swimbait, or swimjig will get the Sierra nod. I personally like this since it allows me to work a bait alittle more effectively. football jigs works well as they have lighter hooks Standard flipping jigs with heavier hooks go with a 735c. I did save $40.00 on my Sierra rod, so every now and then you can find some good deals online. While it's a nice rod, I'd rate it average for sensitivity. Hey guys I own the Champion DC 705C and I bought it for frog duty. OP. I feel the tip is slightly too soft and slow for me. I believe they have as much tougher build as well. 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. 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. Page created in 0.416 seconds with 32 queries. Like the guy above said. You can post now and register later. If you need a good bottom contact rod, go with the champion, otherwise stick with a fury or sierra. Definitely wouldnt throw a finesse jig on it though. Like I said I intend to purchase a SA 703SF in the very near future. February 18, 2017 in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots. The rod is very comfortable and well balanced. The Sierra has a tad more tip action which I really like. Balance can make a heavy rod feel light, and make a light rod feel heavy. Display as a link instead, Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. Your link has been automatically embedded. There is a tackle shop inOconomowoc, WI called Get Hooked Outdoors. That being on the softer less rigid side (in my opinion). The Fury MH fishes like a M to me. Read This Before Posting! The Dobyns Sierra Series rods feature high modulus graphite blanks, Fuji Alconite guides, Fuji reel seats, Kevlar wrapping and Portugal AA-cork. Gender: Dobyns, Daiwa, LSCR, Nutech, Keitech, Yamamoto #13 January 05, 2021, 06:41:29 PM Quote from: jchez444 on January 05, 2021, 05:49:25 PM MLF Angler - Dobyns Rods, Reynolds Marine, Phoenix Boats, Woo! 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. Weightless Wacky Rig - Zoom Finesse Trick worms or Roboworms. It's an exceptional frog rod too. Not sure about the 1/4 oz, but it should throw 3/8 pretty good with a trailer. I only have Champions in rods I can't get in the Sierra series. Typically, higher end series use a higher modulus carbon material that will recover faster, feel more crisp, rigid and sensitive. I'm trying to decide between the Dobyns Champion XP 683 or 684 as my kind of all-around casting rod. Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Split Grip Casting Rods. Read This Before Posting! I know that a Champion is more sensitive than the sierra give all things exact. Display as a link instead, Re: Dobyns vs St-Croix and the winner is.. by 78Staff Fri Mar 04, 2011 5:09 pm. Bad shoulders lead me to look for a better option to reduce fatigue. But, they each have a category. The Kaden Series was actually "fish tested" for several months by Dobyns customers. For a point of reference, you can fish a 5" senko with a 1/8oz weight on both rods, but the 4 power works best with 1/4oz and on the 3 power you can fish it weightless almost as comfortably. The Champion XP line up is about as high end as I'll go. Fishing heavy cover with frogs, go to at least the 735. Overall very pleased with the rod so far. Since mine is a Fury I mostly use mine for jerkbaits and other reaction type baits because I like something more sensitive for jigs, but I would probably throw a finesse jig on the Champion 703. I have the 734 and it's a great rod. You can't really go wrong with any of them. If you could get your hands on a Kaden 713, that might be even better because they have faster tips, that's the only thing I would worry about with a Champion 703c and especially a Sierra 703c, is that they are too soft for jigs, the Fury 703c is faster, but doesn't have the sensitivity as those. Is the Sierra 705c as light as the Champion 705c? I think you'll be happy. Privacy Statement. I own 49 rods & am in the process of switching to nothing but Dobyns. I also used it to throw the Plopper 130 and it flings that heavy lure effortlessly. $349.99 - $359.99 Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Split Grip Casting Rods 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 would never attempt to address how and leave that up to Gary, it's his company. Another option to look at might be the 703c for those lighter weights. My friend Kris is replacing mostof his other rods with Dobyns Fury, and they are really nice rods, but my Champs are a world above them.The Sierras are only a tick slower in action and if you never fishthe same rod in bothlines you will never no it. I have both Sierra and Champion rods. How do you like it? Most power tactics don't work here since it's so pressured. Arrived in great condition from Tackle Warehouse. Looks like my lineup is now mostly Dobyns. They were very nice rods, just not exactly fast enough. of your choice . One is in Oshkosh and the other in Appleton. Both of the 3 power spinning and casting are excellent for a weightless Senko. heavier hook flipping jigs with#40lb. 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. Comments: If you only want to buy one champion make it s DC 735c. The balance point was just ahead of the blank just ahead of the threaded part of the handle. with braid main line . Quote PatrickKnight Members 598 Location Southwest Ohio My PB: Between 5-6 lbs Favorite Bass: Smallmouth Favorite Lake or River Great Miami River Author Some reports of Dobyns and QC issues, at least that is what I recall reading pre-doomsday on TT. I wouldn't personally throw much higher though. Can't wait to catch more fish on it. 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. 2022 Dobyns Rods Co., Inc. All rights reserved. With braid itsa great frog rod, can punch with it too. Evgen if you did you will not be disappointed. I had such good success with it I sent Dobyns Rods an e-mail telling them about it. 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. Please comment if you have any experience with some of these rods or if you had any other suggestions! Clear editor. 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? It's for big line, big jigs and big fish. My budget is about $300 for the combo if I buy a new reel. I messed around with one last week. He liked the Savvy standard guide rods a lot. If you're tossing 1oz lures - go with a 4-power Dobyns. larrymarketfishing I am a big fan of how the avid x feels. Those performance aspects of the champions are better than the other rod models and the quality is second to none. So for $170 are these solid or should I look else where? This is critical. for 3/8th oz. Balance of the rod and reel is very important to me as tip heavy rods is a burden after a few hours of fishing. It all depends on what you are looking to do with the rod. I'm trying to upgrade from my Daiwa AIRD-X 6'6" ML F rod to something a little more sensitive, light, and balanced. SA 766FLIP - Dobyns Rods When Fishing is More Than Just a Hobby! It was the Fury 734C all purpose, then I got a frog rod 735C. Go get it now. What is are the general thoughts on this series? 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. In the Champion line I agree with you on your assessment of the 734C and the 735C. 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. But if you do not have anything more powerful than the 734c for jigs, it'll definitely feel like a big upgrade. Your previous content has been restored. I am here to tell you though these rods are different in ways that i believe catch more fish FOR ME. I like my Furys for what they are, entry level if I did it all over again. First trip out with it to Clear Lake I pulled a 5 abs several 3's out of the tules with ease. I have had almost all of the Dobyns Fury, Sierras and a lot of the Champions in my hands. I own the DC733sf and DC733c. I keep . I would probably gone with Tatula or Sierra Rods. I have no clue what the actual material make up percentages of the blank are. It has a faster action than the Sierra and it's definitely noticeably more sensitive. 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. Lighter jigs are fine on the rod when fishing closer to the boat. For all of you Dobyns haters.. #13671849 08/18/20 04:36 AM: Joined: Feb 2017. You can post now and register later. If it's worth the money or not is up to you, but I layout all. We're always happy to talk fishing rods. for 3/8th and 1/2 oz. I've used it for a while and have had no issues with my other setups. It's great for a 3.8 also. It's worth the additional investment. I have a Fury 703c and it's very versatile for any lure in those weights. $349.99 - $359.99. Would both of these handle Hollow Body frog fishing in heavy vegetation? You cannot paste images directly. 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). It is also great looking. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. I don't have anywhere nearby that I can visit and try these rods. Read This Before Posting! Talk about coincidence. Don't 'heave-ho' when setting treble luresan easy sweep should be more than enough with good, sharp hooks. I can say with full confidence that Sierra and Champions being only cosmetically different is false. If I was going to use a Champion for a Texas rig I would probably move to the 5 power rod like 735 for heavier weights and 734 for lighter weights.. Does anyone here have personal experience with some of these rods? Upload or insert images from URL. It doesn't matter whether you get the savvy, champion, champ XP, or the extreme. DC 735C SH - Dobyns Rods When Fishing is More Than Just a Hobby! I use 683 for jerkbaits, flukes, senkos, shakyhead, small traps, etc. I purchased 2 Sierra rods for my grandson. 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). 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 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. The 735 is great for heavier wire jigs like the different no jacks from dirty jigs, although it isnt too stout of a rod to throw standard wire jigs. Tungsten, Berkley Fishing, Rod Glove, Siebert Outdoors, Power Pole, Costa. Have some Avids for spinning, but no Dobyns so can't really compare. I have a few Sierras and I feel as if their MH is actually a Medium in other rods. My next rod will be the exact 703SF you are considering. I see very little in my hand difference. Rod was helpful in making precise pitches. HA. News:Forum updated, problems HERE if you see any! Comments:I made a big switch from Loomis to Dobyns. 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). Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. It's a great flippin stick. It's becoming my favorite and for good cause. 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. If I were to get the same medium heavy fast in the sierra or champion series, will they still have a similar feel? Very difficult to duplicate the exact action of a single model across all series because of the differences in material used between the different series. 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. 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