Heavy Power Rods

[Grantman83]

1. Dobyns champion 734c - all purpose moving baits - spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, chatterbaits, swimjigs, big spooks, jigs

2. Dobyns champ extreme 704c - open water frogs, buzzing frogs, all purpose

3. Dobyns champ extreme 744c - t rigs almost exclusively.

4. Dobyns champ extreme 784MLC - football jigs, Carolina rigs, pitching.

5. Daiko Karisma stick 6'6 H - close quarters pitching etc.

I feel that 4 power dobyns rods are the most versatile in their standard lineup because of their action. Many would compare these to a MH in other companies lineup such as Abu/St. Croix etc.

[Bass_Fanatic]

1. Powell Endurance 714C - all purpose, jigs, trigs, ect.

2. Powell Endurance 714C - all purpose, jigs, trigs, ect.

3. Powell Endurance 775 Flip - flipping/pitching

4. Dobyns Savvy 735 - frog

5. Dobyns Champion Extreme 795 Flip - flipping/pitching

6. Phenix Recon 766 - swimbait/big jigs

7. Irod Genesis II "Bama Rig Special" - Alabama Rig

[new2BC4bass]

A little more on heavier power rods…with the exception of froggin' and punching matted milfoil and coontail, the heavy power rod is more for comfort with heavier baits. Spend a day casting an overloaded rod, and you'll begin to hate it. More effort for less distance and accuracy. I know I never thought I'd need anything beyond a medium, but then again I never threw anything more than 3/8 oz. Time and experience has led me to venture into heavier stuff, and a well balanced stick suited for the job makes it more satisfying.

 

 

I like this reply.  I never thought I would use a Heavy rod in my area either.  Last year I started using a Quantum 6'10" HF Tour Edition.  I found I liked using this rod.  I was throwing a 1/2 oz. jig plus trailer.  It and the Trion with 17# Super Natural launches this weight a fair distance.

 

I have a Zillion Flip and Pitch rod that has been used for hollow body frogs and 3/4 oz spinnerbaits.  I also have a Quantum 6'10" HF Superlite and a Fenwick Techna AV 7' HF (6 power).  The AV hasn't been used yet, but I did try 10" Texas rigged worms with the Superlite.

 

Hootie, people never mention the Quantum line of rods, but I really like the 2 I have.  Actually 3 since I have a Superlite 7' MH spinning rod I keep in Florida for visits.  Ohya has both the Superlite and Tour Editions at super prices...$125 for Superlite and $118 for the Tour Edition  (MSRP $230 and $200 respectively).  The friend who recommended them to me won't mention them on any forums because he knows he would be ridiculed.  Ohya only has the 6'10" HF in the Superlite.  Give it a try.  I think you will like it.