Robert Riley Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 Anyone use Dobyns Spinning rods? Looking for a light finesse rod for shakeyheads, t-rigs and wacky rigs. Thinking 702? I'm a huge fan of their casting rods, owning several and loving them all. Quote
DTack Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 Anyone use Dobyns Spinning rods? Looking for a light finesse rod for shakeyheads, t-rigs and wacky rigs. Thinking 702? I'm a huge fan of their casting rods, owning several and loving them all. What size weights do you throw the most? The dx742s Extreme is probably the best all around finesse style rod going. My favorite is the dx743s. I have caught a lot of big fish on the rod although it's a bit heavier action than most prefer.. Quote
h8nbmps Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 I have a coalition rod and its by far my favorite rod Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted October 22, 2015 Super User Posted October 22, 2015 I've been using the 692. I bought it mainly for crappie/perch fishing, but it has quickly became a dropshot rod for me, as well as my live bait rod for walleye. Quote
strvmmer Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 I have a DX 703 for senkos, hair jigs, and shakey heads and absolutely love it. 1 Quote
Robert Riley Posted October 26, 2015 Author Posted October 26, 2015 I throw, 3/8oz max, generally 1/4oz and 1/8oz. I've heard that the 742 is boss for these presentations, but I'm not ready to drop that much money on a rod. Quote
DTack Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 I throw, 3/8oz max, generally 1/4oz and 1/8oz. I've heard that the 742 is boss for these presentations, but I'm not ready to drop that much money on a rod. 742 would be pretty incredible yes. I'm not familiar with the champions so I'm sorry. You may want to call the shop direct and ask about a Champion series. Quote
Super User MickD Posted October 28, 2015 Super User Posted October 28, 2015 I repaired a casting rod a year or so ago and was disappointed in the quality of the cork and the grip to blank structure, which was coming apart. I'm not familiar with the prices involved, but I would certainly compare with St Croix before buying. Quote
CTGalloway21 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 I have a DX703SF I do everything with. But I don't like too light of a rod. Rod is excellent. Quote
DTack Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 I repaired a casting rod a year or so ago and was disappointed in the quality of the cork and the grip to blank structure, which was coming apart. I'm not familiar with the prices involved, but I would certainly compare with St Croix before buying. Posted August 28 2015 - 05:03 PM I've never used either, but I have repaired a Dobyns. Never a St Croix. The Dobyns cork foregrip was coming apart. Not great data, I admit. But I was not impressed with the workmanship of the Dobyns. You repaired the cork foregrip of a Dobyns... As quoted here. Dobyns has never made a rod with a cork foregrip. I think you were confused or made a type-o. Quote
Carterjig68 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 I have a 7" medium fast action dobyns savvy and I love it. Great for the price I throw mostly wacky rigs and shaky heads with it although it's pretty versatile Quote
Rusty Shackleford Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 I have a DX743. It's fine, but I'm not blown away by it. Quote
BassThumb Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 I've never handled the Champion versions of the 702/703, but I much prefer the dx703 over the dx702 for the techniques you're describing. The dx703 is an excellent shaky-head, wacky-rig, soft jerkbait rod, and it's got enough backbone to set hooks on T-rigs. I think the 702 are better suited for 1/16 - 1/8 grubs/tubes, splitshot rigs, and light dropshot. It's a very finesse rod. I owned one and sold it because it was just too light for me. Quote
MrBigFishSC Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 I use a 692 ML and love it. It has a cork handle btw. Quote
DTack Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 I use a 692 ML and love it. It has a cork handle btw. They all have a cork handle... But the only rods with a foregrip are the swimbait rods, and they are foam. Quote
DTack Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 I've never handled the Champion versions of the 702/703, but I much prefer the dx703 over the dx702 for the techniques you're describing. The dx703 is an excellent shaky-head, wacky-rig, soft jerkbait rod, and it's got enough backbone to set hooks on T-rigs. I think the 702 are better suited for 1/16 - 1/8 grubs/tubes, splitshot rigs, and light dropshot. It's a very finesse rod. I owned one and sold it because it was just too light for me. The 702 champion and the extreme 702dx are entirely different rods. VERY confusing I agree... The DX is a finesse model made for light baits as you noticed. The champion is a much more "appropriate 2 power under the 3. The gap between the DX 703 and 702 is huge in my option as far as power goes. The 703 and 702 champion aren't a crazy difference like the DX rods. Quote
Super User MickD Posted October 30, 2015 Super User Posted October 30, 2015 Sorry if I misrepresented the repair. It was a casting rod, it was a Dobyns, and the grip area was coming apart. What I remember was that I was surprised that a supposedly qualtiy rod was coming apart. The reason the rod was brought to me was a blank failure that was not a Dobyn's problem. The blank had been struck on a sharp object causing it to fail. But the workmanship in the grip area was deficient, and needed repair. I remember it as in front of the reel seat, but I could be mistaken. But I am not mistaken in my memory of a rod coming apart. Quote
DTack Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 Sorry if I misrepresented the repair. It was a casting rod, it was a Dobyns, and the grip area was coming apart. What I remember was that I was surprised that a supposedly qualtiy rod was coming apart. The reason the rod was brought to me was a blank failure that was not a Dobyn's problem. The blank had been struck on a sharp object causing it to fail. But the workmanship in the grip area was deficient, and needed repair. I remember it as in front of the reel seat, but I could be mistaken. But I am not mistaken in my memory of a rod coming apart. Makes more sense that way. He should just get a St. Croix I suppose. A custom would be the absolute best way to go about it I'm sure. Quote
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