WPCfishing Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 This thread is a continuation-new start from another thread: http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/163977-dobyns-champion-734c-vs-735c-full-cork-review/ Dobyns Rod reviews.. 734C vs 735C vs 736C Quote
68camaro Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 I just got the 735C for froggin', pitching and punching. Love it. Walks the dog really easy. Casts like a dream. I have 50lb braid on Shimano Curado 7.1:1. 1 Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 8, 2015 Author Posted October 8, 2015 I just got the 735C for froggin', pitching and punching. Love it. Walks the dog really easy. Casts like a dream. I have 50lb braid on Shimano Curado 7.1:1. I figured based on what I was told the 5 was a good casting rod. It's good to hear it from a person that actually owns one. Is it on the heavy side? Have you weighed it? Is it well balance? Quote
Craiger12 Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 I figured based on what I was told the 5 was a good casting rod. It's good to hear it from a person that actually owns one. Is it on the heavy side? Have you weighed it? Is it well balance? Also a great spinnerbait and small swimbait rod. It is a bit heavy (not sure on the exact weight, but I think around 5oz or slightly more) but balances very well. 1 Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 8, 2015 Author Posted October 8, 2015 Also a great spinnerbait and small swimbait rod. It is a bit heavy (not sure on the exact weight, but I think around 5oz or slightly more) but balances very well.I have a Champion 734 in route.I'm hoping it arrives Friday, I'm contemplating the 5 and 6... Your review of the 5 certainly shed more light on what I expected to hear. Did the reel seat fit the reel feet well? In other words did the nut screw deep enough onto the threads to expose the finish ahead of the threads? Quote
BassThumb Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 You can do just about anything with the 734. It may be the most versatile rod in the lineup. I use them with 12# Yo-Zuri Hybrid for reaction baits: spinners, buzzers, chatterbaits, large square-bills, big wakebaits, large lipless cranks, etc. The 735 is a nice pitching/jigging/T-rig stick. It's also a lot of fun to fish frogs with, but sometimes it's slightly lacking in the power department, even with 3-5 lb bass and moderate-to-heavy weed cover, as is commonly found in MN. I have Samurai 30# braid on it, and use it for fishing swim jigs, toads, and paddle-tail swimbaits. Perfect fit. It's also quite the versatile rod. The 736 is the best frog I've ever used. It's has all the benefits of the 735 in terms of frogging, yet it has quite a bit more power. I've owned one for a season (replacing the 735/766 for frogging), and I'm really glad I did. I used it for frogging exclusively. I wouldn't consider it a versatile rod; it's a premium frogging stick, and that's about all. 55# Daiwa Samurai line. All of these 3 rods are very well balanced (that's why I'm such a fan of Dobyns rods), and the reel-seats are not an issue in any way, shape, or form. 1 Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted October 8, 2015 Super User Posted October 8, 2015 I will agree, the 736 is a great frogging rod. I had to make a change in my line up, and now the 736 is my punching outfit. This rod imho does great in this dept as well. The 734, for me is one of the best versatile rods in the line up. I like it for jigs and for swimbaiting . Quote
DTack Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 I figured based on what I was told the 5 was a good casting rod. It's good to hear it from a person that actually owns one. Is it on the heavy side? Have you weighed it? Is it well balance? For me the fact it is balanced very well makes it feel lighter that it probably actually is. I don't feel much when I am fishing it as far as weight. I have a Champion 734 in route. I'm hoping it arrives Friday, I'm contemplating the 5 and 6... Your review of the 5 certainly shed more light on what I expected to hear. Did the reel seat fit the reel feet well? In other words did the nut screw deep enough onto the threads to expose the finish ahead of the threads? I have 2 reels on my rods, the Daiwa Tatula and the E series Curado and Citica. They all fit wonderfully. For me, threads aren't exposed as they are with some other rods. I believe there was a misconception about the reel seats from spinning rods and a particular brand spinning reel not fitting them perfectly. Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 9, 2015 Author Posted October 9, 2015 For me the fact it is balanced very well makes it feel lighter that it probably actually is. I don't feel much when I am fishing it as far as weight. I have 2 reels on my rods, the Daiwa Tatula and the E series Curado and Citica. They all fit wonderfully. For me, threads aren't exposed as they are with some other rods. I believe there was a misconception about the reel seats from spinning rods and a particular brand spinning reel not fitting them perfectly. I had a Savvy arrive and the reel seat nut would only turn onto one thread.. I sent that one back. After reconsidering the Dobyns, I decided to upgrade to the Champion. I use Lews reels, I don't know if the reels foot lengths are the same as the Daiwa and Shimano. I like what I'm reading about the rods. Sounds like I'm going to step up to the 736 for Frogs and toads since I'll have the 734 for sparse cover. I'm sure both rods will do great with jigs on them. I also want a 683. Quote
Craiger12 Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 I had a Savvy arrive and the nut would only turn onto one thread.. I sent that one back. After reconsidering the Dobyns, I decided to upgrade to the Champion. I use Lews reels, I don't know if the reels foot lengths are the same as the Daiwa and Shimano. I like what I'm reading about the rods. Sounds like I'm going to step up to the 736 for Frogs and toads sense I have the 734 for sparse cover. I'm sure both rods will do great with jigs on them. I also want a 683. I agree that the 734 and 736 will likely cover all that you need. If you have both, you don't really need the 735 unless you're really looking to specialize in what you want each rod to do. I also own a 736 and that thing has some serious power. I have only used it for very heavy cover situations and actually prefer the tip of the 735 for frogging. I will admit that I don't frog or fish very heavy cover much at all though. The 735 is usually all I need for the cover I typically fish. Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 9, 2015 Author Posted October 9, 2015 I agree that the 734 and 736 will likely cover all that you need. If you have both, you don't really need the 735 unless you're really looking to specialize in what you want each rod to do. I also own a 736 and that thing has some serious power. I have only used it for very heavy cover situations and actually prefer the tip of the 735 for frogging. I will admit that I don't frog or fish very heavy cover much at all though. The 735 is usually all I need for the cover I typically fish. This is my home on the water! Toads, Frogs and Punch Jigs... Here he is uncovered... 1 Quote
Craiger12 Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 This is my home on the water! Toads, Frogs and Punch Jigs... Looks like the 736 is in order... Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 9, 2015 Author Posted October 9, 2015 Looks like the 736 is in order... I think so too.... Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 9, 2015 Author Posted October 9, 2015 I had the best year of my life.. Over 20 Five plus caught.. One 8.55..... Hope the Dobyns can keep up! Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted October 9, 2015 Super User Posted October 9, 2015 Surface Missile: are you using the Owner double frog hook ??? you should be Quote
68camaro Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 I figured based on what I was told the 5 was a good casting rod. It's good to hear it from a person that actually owns one. Is it on the heavy side? Have you weighed it? Is it well balance? It's hard for me to answer as I have nothing comparable to compare to as I am new to all this. However, reviews are fantastic and it is very comfortable to use. It has a extra fast tip which allows it to cast very far. Although I am newb, the rod is very accurate, I can cast sidearm to get under trees/brush easily and pitch to exactly where I want. Even far casts get me close to spot. Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 9, 2015 Author Posted October 9, 2015 are you using the Owner double frog hook ??? you should be I've been using the Stanley Ribbit Hook. I have to order the Owners.. Can't buy them around here... I use the Gambler double now and then. It's a little heavier than the Ribbit. Quote
DTack Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 I had the best year of my life.. Over 20 Five plus caught.. One 8.55..... Hope the Dobyns can keep up! Don't worry, it will hold up. This was on a 734c: Sorry the image is so large... 1 Quote
fishindad Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Beauty of a bass - need to work on that smile, let's see some teeth! LOL Been many years but is that from Clear Lake? I really miss that place.. Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 9, 2015 Author Posted October 9, 2015 Don't worry, it will hold up. This was on a 734c: Sorry the image is so large... What was the weight ? Nice job! Quote
DTack Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Beauty of a bass - need to work on that smile, let's see some teeth! LOL Been many years but is that from Clear Lake? I really miss that place.. Haha! My teeth are being worked on currently haha. Give me a couple years to get things "straightened out" and I'll improve that for ya! ha That is a Clear Lake fish, very lucky to be about 2 hours from the ramp. It's a phenomenal fishery when it's on, and can be satisfyingly challenging at times! Quote
DTack Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 What was the weight ? Nice job! This fish barely tipped 9 lbs. 1 Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 10, 2015 Author Posted October 10, 2015 The 734 Champion arrived this morning.. nicely built rod but It's a whip.. a medium action at best. I just don't get it guys. I had a 734 Savvy in hand and it was by no means a whip. I expected at least a similar action. It's not even close to being similar. Quote
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