Rodney Smith Posted July 28, 2018 Posted July 28, 2018 I currently am using a G. Loomis IMX PRO 906CBR for deep diving crank baits (up to 1 ounce). My limit is the 1.25 ounce Spro Super DD and Berkley Dredger 25.5. It works great, but I would like to get longer casts. Does anyone have a Dobyns Champion XP Cranking Rod 8' MH 805 that you use to throw 6XD's, Spro DD's, etc. I have never had a Dobyns rod, but this one seems to meet the specs very well for what I want to use it for. I would love to hear your thoughts. Quote
Super User NorcalBassin Posted July 28, 2018 Super User Posted July 28, 2018 I think the 805 would be just what you're looking for. I have the 765 Champion cranking rod and have been very pleased with it, but I really wish I had pulled the trigger on the 805 instead. Quote
tkunk Posted July 29, 2018 Posted July 29, 2018 I have one. I can cast a mile with it, and it's sensitive for its price point. I use everything from DT10s to DT16s, and it handles all of those baits very well. I use it for spinnerbaits too. Quote
Rodney Smith Posted July 29, 2018 Author Posted July 29, 2018 Would it handle DT 20’s, 6XD’s equally well? Quote
tkunk Posted July 30, 2018 Posted July 30, 2018 22 hours ago, Rodney Smith said: Would it handle DT 20’s, 6XD’s equally well? I mostly fish for smallies, so I rarely go bigger than DT16s. I tried a DT20 once, because it was in a bargain bin, and I promptly lost it to a pike. The rod handled the bait just fine. Quote
Robert Riley Posted August 2, 2018 Posted August 2, 2018 You should be very happy with it. I've been using a 806cb for 10xds, and it'll throw the spro cranks and 6xds just fine. Quote
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