Dobyns 704 vs 734

[JustinJ]

Other than length is their any other difference?specifically the fury and champion series

[Brett's_daddy]

Have no idea about the Champion series but I just got a Fury 734C. I believe other tha length the 734 has a different taper than the 704. Others more knowledgeable than I will comment i'm sure. By the way, go to the Dobyn's rod web site and click on the "store" link on top and then click on "refurbished rods" link and whatever series you're interested in...they have some used but not abused factory refurbished rods (some are even new but may have minor defects so they can't sell them as new) and they come with the same warranty as new but only cost $80 TYD (for the Fury series).

[fishnkamp]

I sent you a pm.

There is definitely a difference in the tapers between the 704 and 734 just as in a 705 and a 735.

What were you looking to do with the rod?  What lures and weight of lures are you looking to throw. 

As a general rule the 734 is the most versatile rod in each of Gary's lines.  I personally had Gary's help making my selection when I purchased my frog rod.  Everyone said a 735 was the way to go, but my boat only fits 7 footers. I was unsure if the 705 would work or how well. Gary told me that if I cast both I would like the 735 better overall, but then explained the differences between them.  He assured me the 705 Champion would fish great and it does.  As he put it, unless I had fished some of his 7'3 or 7'4" rods I would not know what I was missing!  The 705 throws a hollow bodied frog a mile! It has enough backbone to tow a truck out of the lily pads and is perfectly balanced with my Daiwa Tatula Type R on it.  I also use it to throw big heavy jigs in deep water.  It is here that the extra length would help control long casts in deep open water.

 

That covers the difference between the two models, the difference in the two lines is another story.

The Champion XP (DC704 or DC734) will be built  using more a expensive blank, better quality components such as an all cork handle, a nicer reel seat,  and better guides.  It will be more sensitive and lighter in your hand compared to a Fury rod.

That is no insult to the Fury rod lineup.  Gary Dobyns has often said  it took him many tries and over a year to develop a rod that he could sell for around $100 and yet meet his high standards.  He insisted that it be the best it could be before he would put his name on it.  I have a friend on this site, Kris, and he fishes 3 or 4 of his Fury series and loves them. I know one of them is a FR 734.  I am sure if you wanted to pm him he would be happy to tell you about it.  M<y Dobyns are Champions and Sierras.