Dobyn's Champion Swimbait Vs. Dobyn's Mike Long Swimbait

[crankbank]

Looking to pick up my first swimbait setup this off season and am trying to decide between these two lines of rods...

 

Am i just splitting hairs? 

 

Does anyone know a legitimate difference between the two?

 

Also- please let me know if there are better options for a swimbait rod! 

 

-Thanks

[BasshunterJGH]

Mike long=longer handle. The 795ml handle is 3 inches longer than the standard champ swimbait, and the 806ml is 5 inches longer. You just have to decide if you want that extra long handle...

[crankbank]

Mike long=longer handle. The 795ml handle is 3 inches longer than the standard champ swimbait, and the 806ml is 5 inches longer. You just have to decide if you want that extra long handle...

 

 

Sweet- thanks brotha!

[tomustang]

that longer handle helps you lob lures further, I didn't prefer the longer handle and stuck with the regular 795

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Looking to pick up my first swimbait setup this off season and am trying to decide between these two lines of rods...

 

Also- please let me know if there are better options for a swimbait rod! 

 

-Thanks

 

Kinda broad questions; what baits do you plan to fish?

[crankbank]

Kinda broad questions; what baits do you plan to fish?

 

Since I have never tossed SBs, my plan was to pick up a few various styles from the following brands to start:

 

-Hudds

-Spro

-Savage Gear (Line Through)

 

 

Pretty much open to any Swimbait, that doesn't break the bank.  

 

Setup will mostly be used on a moderately-clear lake.

 

Also- planning on pairing it with a Shimano Cardiff 400.

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8" baits I assume? I'll actually recommend a different Dobyns rod, the 867. It has enough tip to cast even 2 oz class baits (don't do that a whole lot, but definitely works), and can go up all the way to lob casting Matt's OG deadstick- the 13" one. Huge range of baits it can handle. Balances well with a Cardiff 401 (I fish leftys, and all my reels are budget-priced). Most everyone starts out with small baits and then finds out he'll like to fish bigger baits lol. If one rod is what you plan to buy, the 867 is a good choice. The handle length actually falls just between the ML and the regular SB rods handle lengths, good compromise.

 

If you're talking about 6" baits, forget everything I said, and pick up a 5 power (medium-heavy) rod. Haven't fished the 795, but from what I read, it'd shine for small baits, and can work with light 8" baits.

 

P.S. 867 handle length.

[crankbank]

8" baits I assume? I'll actually recommend a different Dobyns rod, the 867. It has enough tip to cast even 2 oz class baits (don't do that a whole lot, but definitely works), and can go up all the way to lob casting Matt's OG deadstick- the 13" one. Huge range of baits it can handle. Balances well with a Cardiff 401 (I fish leftys, and all my reels are budget-priced). Most everyone starts out with small baits and then finds out he'll like to fish bigger baits lol. If one rod is what you plan to buy, the 867 is a good choice. The handle length actually falls just between the ML and the regular SB rods handle lengths, good compromise.

 

If you're talking about 6" baits, forget everything I said, and pick up a 5 power (medium-heavy) rod. Haven't fished the 795, but from what I read, it'd shine for small baits, and can work with light 8" baits.

 

 

 

 

 

Wow! I appreciate the response. Looks like I have quite the decision to make.  I think I may have to go with the 795.  Once I am more seasoned with swimbaits, I will probably go with the 867 and step up to bigger baits.

 

Thanks again!

[deep]

Also, the 400 size Cardiff has a non-disengaging levelwind and it is a pretty wide reel. A 300 size might cast a little better for smalller baits and lighter line.

[BasshunterJGH]

8" baits I assume? I'll actually recommend a different Dobyns rod, the 867. It has enough tip to cast even 2 oz class baits (don't do that a whole lot, but definitely works), and can go up all the way to lob casting Matt's OG deadstick- the 13" one. Huge range of baits it can handle. Balances well with a Cardiff 401 (I fish leftys, and all my reels are budget-priced). Most everyone starts out with small baits and then finds out he'll like to fish bigger baits lol. If one rod is what you plan to buy, the 867 is a good choice. The handle length actually falls just between the ML and the regular SB rods handle lengths, good compromise.

 

If you're talking about 6" baits, forget everything I said, and pick up a 5 power (medium-heavy) rod. Haven't fished the 795, but from what I read, it'd shine for small baits, and can work with light 8" baits.

 

P.S. 867 handle length.

I'm seriously considering an 867 mainly for the mattlures dead twitch and baits of similar size and smaller (6+ ounces). How does the 867 handle those baits? Is it comfortable to fish a dead twitch all day? Also what size reel do you use? Thanks.

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I'm seriously considering an 867 mainly for the mattlures dead twitch and baits of similar size and smaller (6+ ounces). How does the 867 handle those baits? Is it comfortable to fish a dead twitch all day? Also what size reel do you use? Thanks.

 

For the 13" Deadtwitch you probably want the 908 or a similar powered rod. The 10" Deadtwitch should be fine on the 867, but I don't have a 10" Deadtwitch.

 

The 867 is great for 4-6 oz baits. Should be great for baits upto 8 or even 10 ozs I guess, but I don't have any baits in the 6-10 oz range.

 

I haven't tried fishing a Deadtwitch all day, so I don't know. But it's not really a cast-and-retrieve bait (I'm sure you know that, just stressing). It does a sick walk-the-dog too, especially if you can get a little creative with the weighing.

 

Fishing a 401A Cardiff on the 867.

 

Hope that helps.

[crankbank]

Also, the 400 size Cardiff has a non-disengaging levelwind and it is a pretty wide reel. A 300 size might cast a little better for smalller baits and lighter line.

I appreciate this info as well.   Looking forward to getting my new setup!