NavyVet Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Looking at a Dobyns DX casting rod, the DX 742 medium power (3/16 to 5/8) or DX 743 medium heavy (1/4 to 3/4) which will be paired with a Shimano Core 50. It needs to cover these applications. Jigging 1/2oz. blade baits in open water, small crankbaits from 1/4 oz. to a max. of 1/2 oz. , and small plastics with 1/8 oz. to 1/4 oz. weights. Will probably call Dobyns later for advice, but I'm very interested in and value the opinions of the guys on this forum. Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted July 26, 2014 Super User Posted July 26, 2014 Of the two the 743, but I would recommend a strong look at the 744 if you are going to be throwing baits in the 1/2oz range, although it may be a little strong for baits in the 1/8oz range. 1 Quote
Arv Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Hmmm, I've never fished blade baits but since you plan on using them in open water I don't know that the weight will be much of an issue. I have thrown a 1/2oz red eyed shad before on my 742 and I thought it was fine. I would lean more towards the 742 personally. It's a fun rod to fish. Quote
sofarfrome Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 dx743 ^^^ If your heart is set on Dobyns then this is the way to go. Quote
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