Loomis13 Posted September 29, 2015 Posted September 29, 2015 First off, I would like to say hello from Iowa as this is my first my post on here. Iowa isn't really a great bass state and I will probably be pretty lonely on here..Oh well! Anyway as the title suggests I am looking at making this my new combo for Crank baits. If you have any suggestions/advice or disclaimers on this set-up I would love to hear them! I have never used a Dobyns rod as there is not a dealer close to me. But from what I have read on this site and the rest of the internet it seems like a perfect fit? Plus there is not too many negatives for Dobyns robs floating around out there. Thanks Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted September 29, 2015 Super User Posted September 29, 2015 The 705cb makes a great cranking rod. It's a little whippier than I would of expected for a mh cranking rod, but it's not bad. You'll like it. Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted September 29, 2015 Super User Posted September 29, 2015 I have that rod and love it for cranking. No experience with that reel though. Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted September 29, 2015 Super User Posted September 29, 2015 First off, I would like to say hello from Iowa as this is my first my post on here. Iowa isn't really a great bass state and I will probably be pretty lonely on here..Oh well! Anyway as the title suggests I am looking at making this my new combo for Crank baits. If you have any suggestions/advice or disclaimers on this set-up I would love to hear them! I have never used a Dobyns rod as there is not a dealer close to me. But from what I have read on this site and the rest of the internet it seems like a perfect fit? Plus there is not too many negatives for Dobyns robs floating around out there. Thanks Iowa is a great bass fishing state ....if you live on the mississippi or east central parts of the state I use the 705cb glass for squarebills. Love it. Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted September 29, 2015 Super User Posted September 29, 2015 I have Dobyns cranking rods. I own a 765cb and a 684cb. I will eventually be adding a 705cb as well. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Quote
Loomis13 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Posted October 5, 2015 Would I be better off with the 705 or 704? This will be used mostly with KVD 1.5 and 2.5 and sparingly with rattle traps and jerk baits.. I think the 705 would be better but I want it to cast the 1.5's as well as possible. Oh decisions!! Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted October 5, 2015 Super User Posted October 5, 2015 705. I throw 1.5 size squarebills on it a lot. Quote
Loomis13 Posted October 6, 2015 Author Posted October 6, 2015 705. I throw 1.5 size squarebills on it a lot. Good to Know! Quote
DTack Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 Would I be better off with the 705 or 704? This will be used mostly with KVD 1.5 and 2.5 and sparingly with rattle traps and jerk baits.. I think the 705 would be better but I want it to cast the 1.5's as well as possible. Oh decisions!! 705cb. As the previous poster said, I use it for the 1.5s even the 1.0s have been thrown on it. Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 I recently read the Dobyns rods are a little power overrated. Based on that if its fact you will want the 5. I love throwing 1.5s in rocky areas. I use a Black Tech Spec medium fast rod with a Lews Magnesium reel. It's as good as it gets. The rod is a true sleeper. I use it for 1/2oz lipless cranks too. My best Bass with this rod and reel was a 5.24... Quote
DTack Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 Would I be better off with the 705 or 704? This will be used mostly with KVD 1.5 and 2.5 and sparingly with rattle traps and jerk baits.. I think the 705 would be better but I want it to cast the 1.5's as well as possible. Oh decisions!! The 705cb will be great, it will handle whatever you want to throw at it. These fish were both caught on the graphite 705cb. Quote
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