Dx744 Vs Dx784Ml

[Drewski73]

So, Im planning my next set up, and it will be a dedicated jog rod (1/4-3/8 oz jigs with occasional 1/2oz football), with maybe some medium weight (3/8-1/2 tungsten) C-Rig back up use. It's going to be a DX, Full Handled rod, so lets not start with the Loomis, St Croix, et al suggestions if we can help it!

Its between these two rods, and it will have a core 100mg7 mounted on it. I have no issues with longer rods at all, I actually prefer them most of the time. I throw a lot of 3/8oz brush jigs with Rage Craw trailers. Secondary use would be deep water footballs (1/2 oz) with Rage Craws or Lobsters and deep water C-Rigging (3/8-1/2 oz) with 7-10" worms. But Id guess that 80% of this rods life will have a jig and craw tied to 15 lb flouro leader and 50lb braid.

Anyone have experience with either or both of these rods used for these applications?

Thanks guys

Drew

[J Francho]

I have a DX744c FH.  Pairs up nice with either a Chronarch E or Zillion.  For anything under 3/4 oz., it's my go to.  It seems best in that 3/8 to 1/2 oz. range, though I also like it for Ragetail craws on a 1/4 oz. Jika rig. Another oddball use I've found that I really like it for is 1/3 oz. spoons for browns, steelhead, and coho.

[Brian Needham]

I have both and use both.

 

My opinion would be go with the 784ML... it is a awesome jig rod. I have thrown anywhere from 1/4 oz jigs+trailer to 1/2 jigs+trailer... I throw flutter spoons on it too. In fact I have even thrown spinnerbaits.

 

It is really one of my favorites in the line, and one of Dobyns best sellers. The extra lenght is nice, and I am looking for a reason to use it when I can.

 

the tip on the 784ML will be faster than the 744.

for your intended use and preferences I go with the 784ML without a doubt.

[Grantman83]

The ml is also a great Carolina rig rod

[Craiger12]

I agree with Brian. From the information you offered, the 784ML is the rod you want.

[BradGuenette]

As much as I love my DX744 the DX784ML just seems to suit what your looking to do better. This was my first season fishing the DX784ML and I found the extra length allows me take up extra line and get control of big fish at the side of the boat. I used it mostly for dragging heavy football jigs in deep water. If you were strictly going to use it as a pitching rod I would stick with the DX744, but if fishing footballs/C-rigs the DX784ML is the stick for you. I will mention that it is noticeably faster the the DX744, it really should be rated as xfast.

[bmlum415]

I've got both rods and for your application I'd use the 784ml for deep water jigs. On hooksets you take up more line and the action is perfect for jigs.

[Trey Harpel]

784ml would be the way to go..

I just caught my PB 2 weeks ago throwing the football jig as thats all I use the rod for and its been on heck of a rod for me since Dobyns came out with it...

[Hollada]

Which did you end up getting and what are your thoughts? I am debating the same two rods.

Is skipping significantly harder with the 784 than the 744?

[rippin-lips]

Which did you end up getting and what are your thoughts? I am debating the same two rods.

Is skipping significantly harder with the 784 than the 744?

You do realize that the thread is a year old?

[Hollada]

You never know if he original poster might respond.....

[A-Jay]

You never know if he original poster might respond.....

 

If you send the OP a PM you'll improve your chances of a response.

 

A-Jay

[WRB]

Which did you end up getting and what are your thoughts? I am debating the same two rods.

Is skipping significantly harder with the 784 than the 744?

Yes, a 7'4" rod isn't easy to skip with, the 7'8" rod would even more difficult.

Tom