Dobyns 703C Or 704C?

[SNK]

Can't decide between the two, so looking for some help. Primarily will be a weightless 5" senko rod, but will also need to do some 3/8 + trailer (rage craws & bug) t-rigs and smaller from time to time. Maybe do some backup spinnerbaits also, but nothing over 3/8 oz.

[WRB]

733C is a great all around rod for what you need.

Tom

[Arv]

733C is a great all around rod for what you need.

Tom

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[SNK]

Forgot to mention that I am looking at the champion rods in these models.

[iabass8]

Well the 3 power is a great senko rod. Personally, 3/8 weight + bait isn't a great choice for the 3 power rod. It's doable, but would not be my first choice. I would get the 4 power (I'd personally use the 734 but if you don't want the 7'3 get the 7'0). I can throw senkos on the DX744 and champ 734 w/o any problems and i use the 744 for 1/4oz-3/8oz texas rig'd plastics. I also use the 734 for spinnerbaits 3/8+. I like the 3 powers more for 1/4oz swim jigs, rage rig'd plastics, 1/8oz trigs, 1/4oz spinnerbaits (3/8 works okay on the 733 as well) stuff like that. 

 

If you stick /w 1/4oz trigs, weightless senkos give or take a small weight, a small spinnerbaits up to 3/8, the 3 power Dobyns would work perfect. 3/8oz weight + bait is pushing it but doable in open water. 

[kickerfish1]

That is some of the primary techniques I use my DX703 for. You would be absolutely fine fishing those baits on the 703. If you prefer or need the extra length the 743 would another great choice.

[Teal]

I just got the Dx703 a month a go and I love it as an all purpose plastic rod. I've tossed a few light jigs on it 1/8-1/4 and it is pretty darn good.

The 704dx is my go to jig rod now.

[JGBassinAL]

I agree with iabass8. A 3/8 oz jig plus trailer is too much for the 703 and is at the upper limit of the 704 IMO. Anything 1/2 oz and over I would throw on a 5 power rod. So I think the 4 power would be your best bet. But why don't you just call up Dobyns and ask Gary himself!

[SNK]

Thanks for the input guys, much appreciated!

[DTack]

Just going to echo here, either the 703, 704 will work.  I would recommend the 733 or 734 personally.  I am a huge fan of the 734 and typically prefer a bit heavier action rod than most.  My PERSONAL choice for what you've described would be the 734, whichever rod you choose I know you're gonna be happy once you fish with it and hook your first good one on it!