BassThumb Posted October 10, 2015 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. Have you fished with it yet? Its hardly a whip; its a med/heavy compared to industry standards. It has a nice tip and a solid backbone. It's the ideal 3/8-3/4 oz. spinnerbait rod. I have those two rods, Savvy and Champ 734. Power-and-action-wise, they're indistinguishable, as far as I'm concerned. One is just lighter, more responsive, and more sensitive that the other. Quote
DTack Posted October 10, 2015 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. Sorry you're not happy with it. Of the about 40 of each I've handled, the 734 savvy is slower and I guess more "whippy" than the champion. Sounds like they just may not be the right rods for you. I know you weren't happy with the savvy in store. They work well for me. Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 10, 2015 Author Posted October 10, 2015 Sorry you're not happy with it. Of the about 40 of each I've handled, the 734 savvy is slower and I guess more "whippy" than the champion. Sounds like they just may not be the right rods for you. I know you weren't happy with the savvy in store. They work well for me. I absolutely believe the rod was labeled wrong. It was a whip. So much so I never removed it from the plastic. I shipped it back.. Quote
Bigchunk Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 Im in the same boat sort of, im not much of a frogger, im lookimg for jig/flip punch. Nothing under 3/8 jigs and 1oz punch so the 735 should be just what i need right? 1 Quote
Bigchunk Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 Im in the same boat sort of, im not much of a frogger, im lookimg for jig/flip punch. Nothing under 3/8 jigs and 1oz punch so the 735 should be just what i need right? 1oz punch max sorry if i was unclear Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted October 11, 2015 Super User Posted October 11, 2015 Im in the same boat sort of, im not much of a frogger, im lookimg for jig/flip punch. Nothing under 3/8 jigs and 1oz punch so the 735 should be just what i need right? Champ 765 is what you want if you dont go over 1oz punching. Anything over the 766 is better. DX795 is an amazing punch rod though for all sizes. Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 13, 2015 Author Posted October 13, 2015 Sorry you're not happy with it. Of the about 40 of each I've handled, the 734 savvy is slower and I guess more "whippy" than the champion. Sounds like they just may not be the right rods for you. I know you weren't happy with the savvy in store. They work well for me. I just talked with "Brian at TackleTrap".. He is sending me a 735 and a 736 so I can get a look and feel of both rods. Can't ask for more than that! Quote
hawgenvy Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 My latest TW purchase arrived at my door just this afternoon: A Champion 735c. I straddled her with a new Lew's Team Pro reel tightly spooled with Stren Superline Braid 50 lb in clear/blue -- which looks white or undyed. This will be my primary frog rod. My reasons for the white line color are threefold: 1) It was on sale for only $9.99 for 150 yards., charmingly inexpensive. 2) Braided line always starts out white anyway, so it's more natural. 3) Since I will be using it for top water frogs, toads, maybe buzz baits, the line's going to be on or near the surface, where it will not contrast against the bright sky. White should, theoretically, be the LEAST visible braided line when fished top water, but I want to hear some other opinions on that, if there are any that are backed up by evidence. If I'm right, everyone fishing top water with braid should use clear/white/undyed line! Anyway, I went out for an hour at sunset and landed several LMB. Largest was 3-10. Sure was fun catching on my no-longer-innocent brand new rod! It handled the beasts beautifully. Cast like a dream for such a strong stick. This is one nicely balanced, light, sensitive and powerful rod, this Champ 735c. Later, holding up that rod against the pull of braided line, my wife could feel my fingerprint ridges gently slid on taut line 10 feet past the rod. She could feel the vibrations clear down to the handle. That's sensitivity. I'd take my new champ into bed with me tonight -- if it weren't for my wife, dog, two cats, two computers, and me crammed in here. Anyway, it might smell like bass. But seriously, why isn't white line the best color braid for top water applications? Might have to start a new thread for that question. Quote
68camaro Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 Recently I received a Dobyns 634CB to be used for jerkbaits. I only shore fish so smaller length allows me to work bait without hitting water or bushes I am usually surrounded by. The rod is great, very sensitive with goid power. Paired it with a Lews Tean Lite 6.3:1 reel. Casts great for a shorter rod. The mod-med tip really works the jerkbaits and top waters nicely. Very happy with purchase. Quote
Super User NorcalBassin Posted November 12, 2015 Super User Posted November 12, 2015 I'm doing my best not to pick up one of the new HP's in a 742c to throw small tubes and jigs on, but I'm getting weaker by the day... Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted November 12, 2015 Super User Posted November 12, 2015 My latest TW purchase arrived at my door just this afternoon: A Champion 735c. I straddled her with a new Lew's Team Pro reel tightly spooled with Stren Superline Braid 50 lb in clear/blue -- which looks white or undyed. This will be my primary frog rod. My reasons for the white line color are threefold: 1) It was on sale for only $9.99 for 150 yards., charmingly inexpensive. 2) Braided line always starts out white anyway, so it's more natural. 3) Since I will be using it for top water frogs, toads, maybe buzz baits, the line's going to be on or near the surface, where it will not contrast against the bright sky. White should, theoretically, be the LEAST visible braided line when fished top water, but I want to hear some other opinions on that, if there are any that are backed up by evidence. If I'm right, everyone fishing top water with braid should use clear/white/undyed line! Anyway, I went out for an hour at sunset and landed several LMB. Largest was 3-10. Sure was fun catching on my no-longer-innocent brand new rod! It handled the beasts beautifully. Cast like a dream for such a strong stick. This is one nicely balanced, light, sensitive and powerful rod, this Champ 735c. Later, holding up that rod against the pull of braided line, my wife could feel my fingerprint ridges gently slid on taut line 10 feet past the rod. She could feel the vibrations clear down to the handle. That's sensitivity. I'd take my new champ into bed with me tonight -- if it weren't for my wife, dog, two cats, two computers, and me crammed in here. Anyway, it might smell like bass. But seriously, why isn't white line the best color braid for top water applications? Might have to start a new thread for that question. Congrats on your purchase. The champion line is a great line of rods from Dobyns. I don't have the 735, but I have its younger and older brother. lol 734 and 736. Both are great rods when used for their respective applications. Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted November 12, 2015 Super User Posted November 12, 2015 I'm doing my best not to pick up one of the new HP's in a 742c to throw small tubes and jigs on, but I'm getting weaker by the day... give in and let me know! I plan on getting the new 742 during Black Friday Quote
Super User NorcalBassin Posted November 13, 2015 Super User Posted November 13, 2015 give in and let me know! I plan on getting the new 742 during Black Friday Uh oh, you're supposed to tell me it's not as sweet of a rod as I've been hearing! Now it's almost inevitable!! Quote
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