Glx 852 Vs. Dx702

[Arv]

Hey guys, I'm looking for a new spinning rod. I want something versatile enough to toss dropshots, shakey heads and tubes (primarily shakey heads). I won't be going over 1/4oz, but a lot of what I throw will be around 1/4oz. I don't intend to throw lures around heavy cover or anything like that. Between the dx702sf and the GLX 852JWR which would you guys pick? Thanks in advance.

 

Erik

[Brian Needham]

I love my Dx742s I have both spinning and casting. IMO the 742casting is THE shakeyhead rod IMO. I throw a bunch of 3/16 or 1/4 shaky + worm.

 

I used to throw a bunch of 1/4 or less dropshot on the 742 spinning, I havnt used it much for shakeyheads but will more going into next year.

 

point is the 742 or 702 platforms from dobyns are great shakeyhead rods

[Arv]

I love my Dx742s I have both spinning and casting. IMO the 742casting is THE shakeyhead rod IMO. I throw a bunch of 3/16 or 1/4 shaky + worm.

 

I used to throw a bunch of 1/4 or less dropshot on the 742 spinning, I havnt used it much for shakeyheads but will more going into next year.

 

point is the 742 or 702 platforms from dobyns are great shakeyhead rods

 

Thanks Brian. I'm already leaning towards the Dobyns. A big part of me wants to get the 742, but I'm not sure I want the extra length. I appreciate your input.

[rockchalk06]

Hooligan has the 702 in the flea market for 215 shipped.

[Arv]

Hooligan has the 702 in the flea market for 215 shipped.

Unfortunately its a casting. I saw it pop up a day or two ago and thought it was too good to be true... it was, haha.

[rockchalk06]

my mistake sorry man. I miss read your original post lol

[BradGuenette]

For me I personally think the dx 702 is just to light for your application. I personally use the DX702 for vertical open water applications and it hits it's limit at 1/4oz,I think you'd have a hard time pulling fish away from cover. From the sounds of it the DX742 fits right into what your looking for, a great combination of the two with the power being somewhere right between, think of it as a 2 1/2 power. The 742 is a very very versitle rod so much that I ended up with two I liked them so much, the sweet spot on this rod is 1/4oz & I have thrown up to 3/8oz with no problems.

If you are dead set on getting a 7' rod I would highly recommend the champion 702sf, it has that low end power that the DX702 is lacking for your intentions.

[Chris at Tech]

I've heard what Brad said about the DX 702s multiple times. If you want a Dobyns, look at the DX 703s. I use it for shakey heads, split shot rigs, etc and it works great.

[BradGuenette]

I've heard what Brad said about the DX 702s multiple times. If you want a Dobyns, look at the DX 703s. I use it for shakey heads, split shot rigs, etc and it works great.

Chris I found the DX703 too heavy when throwing lighter baits, 1/8oz heads didn't seem to load the rod properly. The power is there but it doesn't have the tip that the DX742 offers to throw these light baits.

[Arv]

For me I personally think the dx 702 is just to light for your application. I personally use the DX702 for vertical open water applications and it hits it's limit at 1/4oz,I think you'd have a hard time pulling fish away from cover. From the sounds of it the DX742 fits right into what your looking for, a great combination of the two with the power being somewhere right between, think of it as a 2 1/2 power. The 742 is a very very versitle rod so much that I ended up with two I liked them so much, the sweet spot on this rod is 1/4oz & I have thrown up to 3/8oz with no problems.

If you are dead set on getting a 7' rod I would highly recommend the champion 702sf, it has that low end power that the DX702 is lacking for your intentions.

I actually remember seeing that the Champion 702sf is about a 1/2 power up from the DX702sf. I'll take ya'lls recommendations and see if I can find a DX742, and if not, I'll probably get a Champion 702sf.

[Arv]

Chris I found the DX703 too heavy when throwing lighter baits, 1/8oz heads didn't seem to load the rod properly. The power is there but it doesn't have the tip that the DX742 offers to throw these light baits.

Brad (and anyone else for that matter), how much of a step up sensitivity wise do you feel you get in the DX line from the Champion? Specifically wondering about the Champ 702sf and DX742sf since those seem to be the rods I've narrowed it down to. I realize the performance:money-spent ratio is all subjective, but I do want to get the best rod for applications I'm throwing and not sit around wondering if I got the right rod.

 

Also, I will be using braid+fc leader.

[BradGuenette]

The Champion extreme is the ultimate feel rod and for finesse techniques such as the ones that you are looking to do it makes a big difference in overall sensitivity to have an extreme, it is an investment but you will never have to replace it with anything else. Not only would you be gaining from the benefits of a extreme but also the added length of the rod, longer casts, better line pick up & the advantage of having more leverage when fighting a fish.

The DX742 is an incredible rod. I just have to warn you, once you get one you will want another. I use it for alot of techniques. It has the perfect balance of tip and backbone.

[Arv]

The Champion extreme is the ultimate feel rod and for finesse techniques such as the ones that you are looking to do it makes a big difference in overall sensitivity to have an extreme, it is an investment but you will never have to replace it with anything else. Not only would you be gaining from the benefits of a extreme but also the added length of the rod, longer casts, better line pick up & the advantage of having more leverage when fighting a fish.

The DX742 is an incredible rod. I just have to warn you, once you get one you will want another. I use it for alot of techniques. It has the perfect balance of tip and backbone.

Thanks Brad. Sounds like the 742 is my rod. I've read so much about it but for some reason I never really payed attention to it until I was in the market for one. I appreciate your help.

[jignfule]

The GLX BSR 852 has been a very good versatile rod for me I use it for soft plastics, light jigs, and t-rigs. 1/4 oz. is well in it's range though 3/8 is as far as I would normally go. I have enjoyed mine.

[Brian Needham]

Arv as far as the extra length goes, the only 7 foot rod I have is a 704CB squarebill rod

 

all my others are 73X or 74X. I think the advantages of the extra length far outweigh the drawbacks.

 

Of course, if you are going to be doing a bunch of verticle fishing then the extra length might hurt you.

[Arv]

Thinking about it, it really isn't that big of an issue. I fish from a kayak or the bank. No vertical drop shotting. I know a lot of people like shorter rods for their yaks, but I used 7'2 rods all the time so I'm sure an extra 2in won't make a difference.

[DelcoSol]

I am also looking for a finesse spinning rod. I am thinking of getting a Champion 702. Not sure if I want to splurge for the Extreme. I just got my first Dobyns, a DX744 and can't wait to fish it. I am curious to compare a Champion to an extreme.