Your link has been automatically embedded. Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Full Handle Casting Rods, Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Split Grip Casting Rods, Dobyns Champion XP Crankbait Casting Rods, Dobyns Champion XP Full Grip Casting Rods, Dobyns Champion XP Glass Crankbait Casting Rods, Dobyns Champion XP Oversize Swimbait Casting Rods, Dobyns Champion XP Split Grip Casting Rods, Copyright Tackle Warehouse. $250.28 to $280.28. Dobyns, Daiwa, LSCR, Nutech, Keitech, Yamamoto. My local tackle shop stocks a lot of their rods. Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. Dobyns Champion XP 683 or 684 for all around casting rod? This is critical. Talk about coincidence. Comments:Dobyns rods are hands down the best rods I've come across. Looks like my lineup is now mostly Dobyns. Dobyns did a super job in the upgrade of the Savvy's. 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. The feedback has been exceptional and Dobyns is happy to introduce a new series of rods. Pasted as rich text. AbrazX FC line and it works well -but you are right that for flipping jigs with heavier hooks (i.e. 5.3K views 2 years ago This is an in-depth review of the key differences between the Dobyns Sierra and the Dobyns Champion XP. With braid itsa great frog rod, can punch with it too. Never fished a similar Champion to compare, although I'd imagine the Champion would be more sensitive. I'll be using Braid to Leader and I will be tying an Alberto knot for the connection. 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. That is a big jump up in the line. Bass Rutten This is critical. I'm impressed. Weightless Texas Rig - Zoom Finesse Trick Worms or Swampcrawlers. If I get the champion I can only get one rod. Is the Sierra 705c as light as the Champion 705c? September 17, 2019 in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots. But the Dobyns 734 is well touted. I am on other Dobyns rod pages and there has been speculation on the Sierra and XP's are basically thr same rod with different cosmetics. Heres Gary Dobyns reply to a similar question on another forum. I use it primarily as a spinnerbait rod. & 1/2 oz.) The handle, taper, the way all the rods load up, the cork, the keeper, the guides, the look & the quality is all absolutely perfect. The "no give" nature of braid combined with a little forgiveness of the Sierra 734c. Seriously if I just handed you a Sierra rod and you were not aware of the price you would expect the price to be double what Gary sells it for. The Kaden Series was actually "fish tested" for several months by Dobyns customers. Read This Before Posting! 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. I own the 703sf and 735c in the Fury line and have handled the 795c regularly. $349.99 - $359.99. Tungsten, Berkley Fishing, Rod Glove, Siebert Outdoors, Power Pole, Costa. Was like a lighter medium heavy for suremissed a lot of fish. Can't help much with the original question, but I use a Sierra 704c for 1/4-3/8 jigs. 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). I am inclined to disagree with these speculations but was wondering if anyone can enlighten me on what makes the blanks more sensitive and worth the extra $70? The Dobyns Sierra Series rods feature high modulus graphite blanks, Fuji Alconite guides, Fuji reel seats, Kevlar wrapping and Portugal AA-cork. Very nice choice. HA. It also makes a great rod for throwing heavier jigs in deeper water. Re: Dobyns vs St-Croix and the winner is.. by 78Staff Fri Mar 04, 2011 5:09 pm. wh2004. & 1/2 oz. If dobyns only sold 5 rods this would be on the list. 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. Comments:I made a big switch from Loomis to Dobyns. Thanks for the input, everyone! rod . This material may not be posted on another website. Re: Dobyn's vs Googan [Re: basenjib123] #14445099 08/10/22 05:46 PM: Joined: Jul 2010. 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. SA 766FLIP - Dobyns Rods When Fishing is More Than Just a Hobby! I personally like this since it allows me to work a bait alittle more effectively. I've used it for a while and have had no issues with my other setups. Like my other Dobyns rods a lot. I know it's minimal experience, but call it first impressions. I was trying to use that rod as a Texas rig rod and really didn't like it for that purpose. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I dont have champions but I do have multiple sierras and they are incredible for the price. Here is what I would do. But if you do not have anything more powerful than the 734c for jigs, it'll definitely feel like a big upgrade. I think I've made the right choice here! You can try to convince me to try and switch to straight fluro, but I've had some issues with fluro in the past and line twist is still a pain. If I had not found the deal on a refurbed Champion DC 705 Iwould have purchased a Sierra 705C. They were a little long for him so he did not like them. I would prefer not to have micro guides - due to the braid to leader knot and just more of a hassle in general, I would like a F action, not XF as it will be more versatile for all around applications. 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 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. Also, always feel free to call our shop and it's easier to explain by phone. Pasted as rich text. No doubt the Sierra is a quality rod. The Sierra series is slightly slower than the Champion and Fury but sensitivity is very very good. The Sierras are used more for senkos and moving baits, Champions are used for bottom comtact or what they were built for as in the cranking series. 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. Balance is more important than weight. In my opinion this is the rod you are looking for. 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 am not brand loyal at all but i started with one Dobyns, now i have 14. When you set the hook, they stay pinned. My buddy George bought two 744 rods too after trying my rod on the lake. Champ series is more in line with other rods I've fished. For a single purpose jig rod sure theres better but it isnt worlds apart from my nrx. Balance of the rod and reel is very important to me as tip heavy rods is a burden after a few hours of fishing. I would never attempt to address how and leave that up to Gary, it's his company. I just got a Fury 703C. is a GREAT set up ! There are over 60 models to choose from and includes every technique specific model you could want! It definitely has a small amount more flex than what I would consider a fast action but I believe that keeps fish pegged on the hook better for me personally. My wife says she is gonna leave me if I go fishing one more time..lord how I will miss that woman. I owned a Savvy 703SF and paired it with a Stradic 3000. 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 744C is a very versatile rod, despite having an extra fast tip, I have used it for swim jigs, chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, swim baits on 3/8oz jig heads, Carolina-rigs, and Tokyo rigs. Well that is my opinion and it is worth exactly what you paid for it. I really like my Sierra rods, but I'm looking for a good TX rig rod. I just looked up an old TW order where it had a 734 Champion XP Heavy as the description. Please comment if you have any experience with some of these rods or if you had any other suggestions! *Wild card is using a Sierra 734c. I recently got a champion mh glass for my casting reel. FEATURES: I did save $40.00 on my Sierra rod, so every now and then you can find some good deals online. You would want a 735C for a jig rod, not a 734C. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. Get one spinning and one casting. I feel the dobyns 3 is closer to a medium than a MH in the fury line. Dobyns Rods Sierra Trout & Panfish Series Spinning Rods Ultralight Rods. I intend to have a chatter bait, 2.5 square bill and a jig on every time I go out post spawn. Can't wait to catch more fish on it. I wouldn't personally throw much higher though. Have some Avids for spinning, but no Dobyns so can't really compare. FEATURES: High modulus graphite blanks Fuji Alconite guides Fuji reel seats Kevlar wrapping Any thoughts and advice would be very much appreciated! Delivering top-of-the-line performance like only Dobyns Rods can, no expense was spared with the new Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Spinning Rods. The M/H fished closer to a medium & the heavy closer to a M/H. 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. Both are excellent in their own right but the Champions are a step above. I've got a fury medon my spinning outfit. Very well made. for 3/8th and 1/2 oz. The price on the Sierra is about the same as a Savvy so it makes no sense to have both. Posts: 3,986. Upload or insert images from URL. We're always happy to talk fishing rods. (line, tungsten weight, shell bed, length of cast). They are listed as a Dobyns dealer but may not stock what you want. It all depends on what you are looking to do with the rod. So for $170 are these solid or should I look else where? Don't 'heave-ho' when setting treble luresan easy sweep should be more than enough with good, sharp hooks. Quote kayaking_kev Members 856 Location Ohio My PB: Between 4-5 lbs When I tried to order the champion from dobyns, they told me that the discount does not apply to reconditioned/trade ins and you have to pay a shipping price of 25$ per rod, instead of getting their standard free shipping over 75$. I use dobyns rods and so does my good fishing buddy, we love'em!!! PatrickKnight Paste as plain text instead, Your previous content has been restored. On the water this thing did not disappoint. Rod was helpful in making precise pitches. Also how do these compare to the Avid line of rods? That series was one of the biggest sellers forDobyns, He has said numerous times he does not personally believe in micro guides but customers hounded him for a micro series. 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 But do both have to be the same exact 702sf? The reason I chose them over a couple of other brands that had full cork handles was the up graded cork handles. My next rod will be the exact 703SF you are considering. The 3 is great for finesse jigs up to standardwire jigs, mostly throw 1/4 and 3/8 on it. They were so good I tried the Sierra series, I loved it! I'll likely continue to use my Daiwa BG 2500 as the reel, or change it depending on the balance and weight of the setup. 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. I really enjoy throwing lighter scroungers on it too. 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. Privacy Statement. I'd highly recommend the Champion XP! This material may not be posted on another website. The new version or the old gen 1 version? SK Hack Attack) youpossibly willwant a heavier rod . I only have one Fury and it's a casting rod. Balance is great. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. You can post now and register later. Copyright 1997-2023 The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide LLC All rights reserved. One is in Oshkosh and the other in Appleton. I was kindalooking for an excuse to buy a third reel anyway (I ended up getting a Daiwa Tatula CT), so hopefully I made the right choices! Did not think about bank fishing. Thinking about trying out a 703SF but I will have to buy it online without being able to hold it or see how it balances a Stradic FK 3000. i use 1/4 - 3/8 oz t rigs with mostly craws and 7' worms what would be better? The Sierra series is slightlyslower thanthe Champion and Fury but sensitivity is very very good. I'm not sure you're getting that much more for the price difference. These rods are freakin good in all aspects, not amazing, not the best but good everywhere. I mostly fish a small pond from the shore close by my house that's shallow (2ft - 3ft in most places) and muddy. Dobyns knows how to balance a rod. You mentioned the Savvy series. I've got a Fury 734c, 702sf, 704c, Champion 702sf, 683sf and Sierra 703c, 734c. I'm trying to upgrade from my Daiwa AIRD-X 6'6" ML F rod to something a little more sensitive, light, and balanced. Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. Copyright 1997-2023 The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide LLC All rights reserved. I am a big fan of how the avid x feels. Dobyns Rods Champion XP Series Spinning Rods 1-Piece Tournament Bass Fishing Rod. 2022 Dobyns Rods Co., Inc. All rights reserved. February 18, 2017 in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots. I've often thought about making it a Mag-Hvy just to avoid confusion, but it fits into the Pitch/Flip category perfectly. I've read it twice and am more confused then before I read it LOL. Would you guys say the jump from the Fury to the Sierra is similar to for jump from SC2 to SC3 in the St Croix line up? 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. I currently use Sierra rods but am thinking about taking the next step up to the XP's but hesitant on if it's actually worth it. We have far better choices for these techniques. The Sierra Series are built on the spine, are balanced and offer an exceptional quality at an affordable price! Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. 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. My uses A senko, swimbait, or swimjig will get the Sierra nod. I'd spend more money if you're looking for a rod you need to "feel" with. By The 735 is Med/Hvy in Pitch/Flip category. Are they the same across all series? The Sierra's are fine rods. 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 would call to see if they have any Dobyns in stock. There is a tackle shop inOconomowoc, WI called Get Hooked Outdoors. So I own both champions (744c jig special, 763s) and sierra's (2x 733) in different applications. Weatherford, TX. They were very nice rods, just not exactly fast enough. Home / Rods / The Dobyns SIERRA Series / Sierra Flip and Pitch / SA 766FLIP SA 766FLIP $ 189.99 Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 4 customer ratings ( 4 customer reviews) Add to cart More Information Reviews (4) WARNING - CA PROP 65 Comments:Great rods I have several dobyns! Moving to the XPs is for rod selection, Many specialty rods in the champion series, or for sensitivity. There are separate rating systems in rod categories. Paste as plain text instead, 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. I have a 733 Fury that I only occasionally use for lighter moving baits, not enough backbone to drive a non-exposed hook. While it's a nice rod, I'd rate it average for sensitivity. 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. Either way I'd go with a 4 power. They are very well made. Bad shoulders lead me to look for a better option to reduce fatigue. I feel the tip is slightly too soft and slow for me. Powerful and good hook up ratio! I was wondering if I should get the fury, Sierra or champion xp. Seems more soft and less rigid for a medium heavy fast than I am used to. Definitely wouldnt throw a finesse jig on it though. Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3, Moritz Chevrolet - 9101 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX - Monte Coon (817) 696-2003. But they aren't budget rods. L. Lee Finlay OP. Always been a loomis guy but slowly switch to all dobyns and diawas!From: Blake: berea, KY 8/3/20. Pasted as rich text. Id get the Sierra 705 if you are gonna use it as a frog rod. Privacy Statement. Comments:Just purchased a 735 7'3 heavy extra fast to replace my 15 year old Flippin stick. Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Not because i thought Dobyns was superior i just wanted something different. I would probably gone with Tatula or Sierra Rods. Guides Fuji reel seats, Kevlar wrapping any thoughts and advice would be very appreciated. 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