NavyVet Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 How would the Dobyn's 704 Extreme model function as as texas rig/jig rod? A 744 Extreme would present rod storage problems for me because of the length. Is there anyone who has used this rod and what are your opinions? Will be paired with a Revo Premier. Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted October 22, 2013 Super User Posted October 22, 2013 May boil down to weights used with your jigs or Texas rigged weights/plastics. I am very familiar with 703dx rod. It is great up to about a 1/2 oz in total weight. Have had mine for 2.5 seasons. If you throw alot of 1/4 and 3/8 oz jigs plus trailer the 703 would be a good shorter alternative to the more popular 7'4 rods. I would guess that 3/8-1/2 oz jigs or heavier Texas rigs will be better on the 704. Quote
NavyVet Posted October 23, 2013 Author Posted October 23, 2013 I will be throwing 3/8 oz jigs with trailers and large plastics such as brush hogs and 9"- 10" worms as a rule. I was wondering if the DX704 would be a better choice than the DX703 for this application and be a bit more versatile? Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted October 23, 2013 Super User Posted October 23, 2013 I would say so. If you are at the 3/8 oz range on up, the 704 would likely be the rod you would want. For the Texas rigs as an example... if you start with a 1/4 or 3/8 oz weight and add the weight of larger worm or creature style bait like a brush hawg, it would be easy to get up to the 3/8 oz to 1/2 oz range in total weight. Take into account cover present and size of fish and I would lean more towards the 704 myself, though I don't own the 704 rod. Just going off of the 703 I have had for a few seasons. I have a 735 and 734 savy as well as a 742 champ extreme as well for reference... Hopefully a dx 704 user will be able to comment further. If not, I would email or call dobyns directly and ask which model. Just be as specific as possible so they can help you make the best choice for your needs. Quote
curtis9 Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 I recently purchased a 743. I contacted Dobyns and asked about the differences between the 703 and 743. He said the two rods are basically the same expect length and the handle. He said basically it's a personal preference on length. From what you are planning to throw, it sounds like the 704 should work good for you. Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted October 23, 2013 Super User Posted October 23, 2013 the 704 would be perfect. anything heavier i prefer the 745 1 Quote
Super User Chris at Tech Posted October 23, 2013 Super User Posted October 23, 2013 Agreed on 704 Quote
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