Best Dobyns?

[Falkus]

Just stop asking questions and get the Champion 734C ! 

[evilcatfish]

I know others disagree, but I feel the fury line performs almost identically when compared to the champ. QPR on the fury can’t be beat. All this said, I say go fury 704 or 734 

[MUSLENUTZ]

1 minute ago, evilcatfish said:

I know others disagree, but I feel the fury line performs almost identically when compared to the champ. QPR on the fury can’t be beat. All this said, I say go fury 704 or 734 

I felt both in hand, the Champ XP feels way more balanced and alot lighter.

[MUSLENUTZ]

17 hours ago, Burke said:

Just stop asking questions and get the Champion 734C ! 

LOL 

[FryDog62]

On 11/9/2018 at 3:07 PM, Joshua van Wyk said:

Having fished with a mojo bass and a fury id pick the fury every time. The St Croix felt like a broomstick in the hand. 

X2

[MUSLENUTZ]

I went with the 734 H C Champ, $186 after all of the promos available! Merry Xmas to me. Thanks everyone

[newyorktoiowa57]

1 hour ago, MUSLENUTZ said:

I went with the 734 H C Champ, $186 after all of the promos available! Merry Xmas to me. Thanks everyone

Where did you find the deal?

[MUSLENUTZ]

30 minutes ago, newyorktoiowa57 said:

Where did you find the deal?

American Legacy Fishing 20% off Dobyns plus if you sign up for the newsletter you get 10% off code and free shipping. Hard to resist the XP, but I’ll save that for next year. 

[Columbia Craw]

2 hours ago, MUSLENUTZ said:

I went with the 734 H C Champ, $186 after all of the promos available! Merry Xmas to me. Thanks everyone

Exxxxxxcelent Simpson

[Falkus]

4 hours ago, MUSLENUTZ said:

I went with the 734 H C Champ, $186 after all of the promos available! Merry Xmas to me. Thanks everyone

Glad that you got the 734C. Now smack a reel on and fish on ! 

 

[jmarp33]

On 11/21/2018 at 5:28 PM, MUSLENUTZ said:

American Legacy Fishing 20% off Dobyns plus if you sign up for the newsletter you get 10% off code and free shipping. Hard to resist the XP, but I’ll save that for next year. 

Thanks for posting this!  Crazy good deal!  

[ike8120]

This where I got my 735C

 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dobyns-Fury-73-Mag-Heavy-Casting-Rod-FR-735C/311890869392?epid=713142927&hash=item489e24fc90:g:DsUAAOSwvtFZyq4s:rk:1:pf:0

 

Also have 734C

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dobyns-Fury-73-Heavy-Casting-Rod-FR-734C/272622746171?epid=713142597&hash=item3f7994fa3b:g:Z~YAAOSwuZlZyq33:rk:1:pf:0

 

ALF fishing is the seller and drop shipped from the factory

[Steve S]

On 11/12/2018 at 1:21 PM, bunz559 said:

My first Dobyns rod a few years ago was a Champion 733c. Back then, I was a bank fisherman and only carried 1 or 2 rods with me. Usually one baitcaster and one spinning setup. I would highly suggest the 733c Champion model if it's in your price range. It's not too light but then it's not too heavy. You can throw spinners, chatter baits, jerk baits, and spooks very comfortably. At the same time, it's a wonderful rod to throw lighter Texas rigs, C rigs, flukes, and finesse jigs. The extra length on the rod was also awesome for casting distance. 

 

Of course there are better rods for each application and the 733c isn't the ideal rod power and tip for everything, but not everyone has the budget or storage for technique specific setups. If I had to start, the 733c would be my choice. 

Am trying to decide between a 733c and 734c in the Sierra line. How heavy were the light Texas rigs would you recommend on the 733C (max bullet weight size). Most of my hard baits are 3/8 ounce or under and on my Texas rigs I mainly throw 1/8th ounce or a 1/4 ounce. Thanks for the help. It’s my first bait casting set up and I usually only bank fish so I’m trying to figure out what the best all purpose rod would be since I have only been using a light power spinning and medium power spinning so far

[kayaking_kev]

On 12/26/2019 at 4:54 PM, Steve S said:

Am trying to decide between a 733c and 734c in the Sierra line. How heavy were the light Texas rigs would you recommend on the 733C (max bullet weight size). Most of my hard baits are 3/8 ounce or under and on my Texas rigs I mainly throw 1/8th ounce or a 1/4 ounce. Thanks for the help. It’s my first bait casting set up and I usually only bank fish so I’m trying to figure out what the best all purpose rod would be since I have only been using a light power spinning and medium power spinning so far

The 3 and 4 powers in the Sierra and Champion lines can be fished with just about anything. The 733 will cast those weights a little better and the 734 will have a little more hook setting power. You'll barely notice the weight difference between the two rods if that's what you're worried about it, it will only be a few grams.

 

A little warning though, you will always hear how good the 734 is in the series and it could cause some people to have second thoughts if they didn't get it. It's definitely one of the top Dobyns model, if not the top.

 

I have 6 Dobyns, including 2 Xtasy's, Champion Extreme, and 2 Champions, but I still feel like I need a 734, just to have one. 

[Steve S]

On 12/27/2019 at 11:11 PM, kayaking_kev said:

The 3 and 4 powers in the Sierra and Champion lines can be fished with just about anything. The 733 will cast those weights a little better and the 734 will have a little more hook setting power. You'll barely notice the weight difference between the two rods if that's what you're worried about it, it will only be a few grams.

 

A little warning though, you will always hear how good the 734 is in the series and it could cause some people to have second thoughts if they didn't get it. It's definitely one of the top Dobyns model, if not the top.

 

I have 6 Dobyns, including 2 Xtasy's, Champion Extreme, and 2 Champions, but I still feel like I need a 734, just to have one. 

I guess they don’t have the Sierra 734c in stock anymore so it’s either the 733 or 734 champion. Which would you go with for the baits I listed? I’m so torn between these 2 models. I have a Falcon Bucoo SR MH 1/4-3/4oz 6’8” casting rod now if that helps to rule something out

[kayaking_kev]

1 hour ago, Steve S said:

I guess they don’t have the Sierra 734c in stock anymore so it’s either the 733 or 734 champion. Which would you go with for the baits I listed? I’m so torn between these 2 models. I have a Falcon Bucoo SR MH 1/4-3/4oz 6’8” casting rod now if that helps to rule something out

The 733 will cast those weights a little better, but the 734c should be able to handle them decently though. Since you already have the MH rated up to 3/4, I would probably just get the 734c, it can throw just about any type of bait. They are 40% off right now, if you didn't already know. I actually ordered the Champion 734 yesterday, along with 4 others, bring my total to 12 Dobyns rods, double the amount since I last replied to you.

 

 

[Steve S]

17 hours ago, kayaking_kev said:

The 733 will cast those weights a little better, but the 734c should be able to handle them decently though. Since you already have the MH rated up to 3/4, I would probably just get the 734c, it can throw just about any type of bait. They are 40% off right now, if you didn't already know. I actually ordered the Champion 734 yesterday, along with 4 others, bring my total to 12 Dobyns rods, double the amount since I last replied to you.

 

 

Thanks for help I ordered a 734 this morning

[dgkasper58]

23 hours ago, kayaking_kev said:

The 733 will cast those weights a little better, but the 734c should be able to handle them decently though. Since you already have the MH rated up to 3/4, I would probably just get the 734c, it can throw just about any type of bait. They are 40% off right now, if you didn't already know. I actually ordered the Champion 734 yesterday, along with 4 others, bring my total to 12 Dobyns rods, double the amount since I last replied to you.

 

 

I am at 2 now lol... 

 

Do you have experience with a DC764cb?  Seems like a much faster tip than I was anticipating for the mod-fast rating.  Hopefully to get it on the water sooner than later.

[kayaking_kev]

4 minutes ago, dgkasper58 said:

I am at 2 now lol... 

 

Do you have experience with a DC764cb?  Seems like a much faster tip than I was anticipating for the mod-fast rating.  Hopefully to get it on the water sooner than later.

No, I have the 704cb Glass and just bought a 634cb grahpite. I thought the same thing though about the 705cb Glass Fast Action at first, but when I finally caught fish with it, the tip loaded really good and haven't lost a fish on it yet. I have read similar experiences also about how the rod doesn't seem soft enough until a fish is on. I think it's about perfect, because it allows you to load up on the cast better. Now, the 704 glass is a different story, completely different from the 705 Glass, it has a lot slower tip with a lot more noticeable parabolic bend. I'm hoping this 634cb graphite is somewhere in between, so I can use it for jerkbaits from a kayak and bank. I haven't used a DC graphite rod yet, but I hear the 4 power is totally different from the 4 power glass, faster with a little more power.

[Steve S]

On 3/26/2020 at 6:08 PM, kayaking_kev said:

The 733 will cast those weights a little better, but the 734c should be able to handle them decently though. Since you already have the MH rated up to 3/4, I would probably just get the 734c, it can throw just about any type of bait. They are 40% off right now, if you didn't already know. I actually ordered the Champion 734 yesterday, along with 4 others, bring my total to 12 Dobyns rods, double the amount since I last replied to you.

 

 

I heard back from Gary Dobyns on another forum the below is his answer. 
 

“

The 734C would be the better choice for swim jigs. You need a bit of power in a jig rod. The 1/8-1/4 Texas rigs could use the 733C. It'll have a bit too much power for casting a 1/8 oz but will work great with a 1/4 oz. THX!! Gary D.

 

The 733C will handle 1/4 and 3/8 rattle baits. I think for Chatterbaits that a 4 power is better, we do have some anglers wanting a softer power for these baits. Maybe 20%. 80% would want a 4 power or even heavier. As far as TX rigs you must also think about the bait weight. Most generally I'd say anything 3/8 and above would be a 4 power territory. THX!!”

[kayaking_kev]

1 hour ago, Steve S said:

I heard back from Gary Dobyns on another forum the below is his answer. 
 

“

The 734C would be the better choice for swim jigs. You need a bit of power in a jig rod. The 1/8-1/4 Texas rigs could use the 733C. It'll have a bit too much power for casting a 1/8 oz but will work great with a 1/4 oz. THX!! Gary D.

 

The 733C will handle 1/4 and 3/8 rattle baits. I think for Chatterbaits that a 4 power is better, we do have some anglers wanting a softer power for these baits. Maybe 20%. 80% would want a 4 power or even heavier. As far as TX rigs you must also think about the bait weight. Most generally I'd say anything 3/8 and above would be a 4 power territory. THX!!”

That's what I love about Dobyns, the owner will answer your questions directly.

[MontclairDave]

On 11/9/2018 at 12:07 PM, Bass_Fanatic said:

For sure the Dobyns Champion 734 is the best all around rod they make. You can literally throw just about anything on it and it will handle it well.

Trying to resurrect this thread because Dobyns Sierra rods are on sale on TW. Thinking of the 734 or even better the 704 since I am fishing out of a kayak. Have you (or anyone) thrown small frogs and/or toads on the 734 in any of the Dobyns lineups? Will eventually get a frog-specific rod but not to start with. Gary Dobyns recommended the 734 to me in an email, as an all-around rod, but said he never recommends a 4 power for frogging. But he likely throws frogs in much heavier cover than me. I’ll be hitting weed lines and light Lilly pads mostly. 

[Bass_Fanatic]

27 minutes ago, MontclairDave said:

Trying to resurrect this thread because Dobyns Sierra rods are on sale on TW. Thinking of the 734 or even better the 704 since I am fishing out of a kayak. Have you (or anyone) thrown small frogs and/or toads on the 734 in any of the Dobyns lineups? Will eventually get a frog-specific rod but not to start with. Gary Dobyns recommended the 734 to me in an email, as an all-around rod, but said he never recommends a 4 power for frogging. But he likely throws frogs in much heavier cover than me. I’ll be hitting weed lines and light Lilly pads mostly. 

The 4 powered Dobyns aren’t ideal for frogging but it will work if need be.  I don’t think you will be disappointed at all in a 734 Sierra.  I have 2 of them.

[MontclairDave]

10 minutes ago, Bass_Fanatic said:

The 4 powered Dobyns aren’t ideal for frogging but it will work if need be.  I don’t think you will be disappointed at all in a 734 Sierra.  I have 2 of them.

Do you think the action/tip of the 704 is significantly different than the 734? I’ve fished 7’ rods out of the kayak and they’re fine. A bit worried the extra length might be an issue; but not sure, since I’ve never thrown one that long (from a kayak at least).

[Bass_Fanatic]

1 hour ago, MontclairDave said:

Do you think the action/tip of the 704 is significantly different than the 734? I’ve fished 7’ rods out of the kayak and they’re fine. A bit worried the extra length might be an issue; but not sure, since I’ve never thrown one that long (from a kayak at least).

You will be fine with the 704 as well.  Dobyns rods are pretty consistent no matter the length.