Dobyns Crankin' Rods: 705 Glass Vs. 765 Glass

[nocellcontracts]

Do each of these rods have their own purpose? Or would you guys use the 765 for squarebills and up to 20' divers? Thanks.

 

[MarkH024]

Squarebill is more about accuracy and hitting targets. You'll want the 705. The 765 would be better for long casts with the deep diving cranks. I have a 705cb glass and it is a phenomenal rod.

[BrianinMD]

I have the 765 for deep cranks and absolutely love it, but would be no way I would throw squarebills on it. Two completely different setups to properly fish them.

[DTack]

I know a lot of people really don't like using a longer rod for squarebills.  I know it can be done with a longer rod, it's all about what you are used to.  I have a friend who uses the 805cbrm for all of his crankbaits, deepdivers to squarebills and does quite well with it.  If I were going just one rod for both of the baits I would go for the longer of the two.  Just personal preference.

[nocellcontracts]

I use to have the 765 (got stolen). When I re-ordered rods, I got the 705 because I thought the 765 was a tad heavy to throw all day.

After evaluating the 705....it just feels "weak" in my hand. I throw a Rapala DT6 a LOT. Do you think my casting distance would improve with a DT6 on the 765. I'm thinking i got another 10' or so with it.

[DTack]

I use to have the 765 (got stolen). When I re-ordered rods, I got the 705 because I thought the 765 was a tad heavy to throw all day.

After evaluating the 705....it just feels "weak" in my hand. I throw a Rapala DT6 a LOT. Do you think my casting distance would improve with a DT6 on the 765. I'm thinking i got another 10' or so with it.

 

When you say weak do you mean it just doesn't seem to have much power?  The glass 705cb can feel that way I think due to the glass.  Do you prefer glass rods for cranks over graphite?

Did you ever try the 765 on your squarebills?

[nocellcontracts]

Weak - as in casting power. All my rods are 7'3" except for the 705 and the 768 (which feels puny in my hands when throwing spinnerbaits/lipless baits).

[DTack]

Weak - as in casting power. All my rods are 7'3" except for the 705 and the 768 (which feels puny in my hands when throwing spinnerbaits/lipless baits).

I see, did you ever try the 765cb glass for the squarebills?  (I think 768 was a type for the 765cb).  If you're wanting a bit more beef to your rod you may check out the 805cbrm if you aren't set on a glass rod.

[nocellcontracts]

I'm sorry. I meant to say the 684 rod really feels puny. I got it because many people advised that one over the 7' 3" spinnerbait rod. I mainly fish Neely Henry (the first major lake due south of Guntersville) and I also fish G'ville quite a bit. Both lakes can call for long casts.

I did fish a square bill on the 765 when I had it. I can't tell any "load up" difference using that bait between the 705 or the 765.