BassinFoCo1417 Posted April 23, 2017 Posted April 23, 2017 I've built up my rod collection quite a bit for this season, and I'm looking for advice on one last upgrade from beginner gear. I currently am using an old Abu Cardinal sx combo ( 6'6" med ) as my sole spinning setup. While I love it dearly, it's seen better days. I have learned with my last upgrades that better equipment makes fishing a lot more enjoyable and productive. In particular I have taken a liking to the Dobyns Fury series, I have the FR703c and 704c and they are both awesome rods. Is there another brand/series of rods I should consider in that price range? In particular I'm looking at the 663, I'm worried the 662 would be a bit too light. I'm going to pair it with a new Kastking Mela 2000 I just got and probably some 6 or 8lb. sniper. Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted April 23, 2017 Super User Posted April 23, 2017 I love the Dobyns rods myself. I also love the G Loomis classic spin jig rods. You did not mention your budget, but a G Loomis Classic spin jig series SJR782 is an incredible spinning rod. My wife and I each fish a 721 and a 722 ( the 6 foot versions) and love them. If I only fished 1 spinning rod the SJR782 in GL3 or IMX would be hard not to go with, Now these are more expensive. A GL3 will run around $225 and the IMX is around $265. ST Croix makes a couple of nice ones also. Take a look at the Avid X 6'6' medium/ fast and the 6'8 medium/xf. Also you could upgrade to a Dobyns Sierra SA 693 SF or 703SF. All of these are nice options. Quote
BassinFoCo1417 Posted April 23, 2017 Author Posted April 23, 2017 I don't think I'd be able to stretch into the G Loomis rods just yet, but the dobyns sierra looks awfully nice. I'm a smaller guy so the 6'9" would be a really comfortable length too. I'll have to do some searching around here and get a feel for those rods in person. I appreciate the input! Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted April 23, 2017 Super User Posted April 23, 2017 Where do you live? Are you anywhere near MD, PA , DE or VA? Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted April 23, 2017 Super User Posted April 23, 2017 If you want to put one in your hand go to Grand Junction. I have no idea how far that is from you but if you ship it the trip will not be long. In Grand Junction there is a Sportsman's Warehouse and that =Sierra SA693 is in stock. They also have a Powell Inferno 6103 in stock, that is a nice rod too. Quote
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