Upgrading my frog rod (Dobyns)

[jbrew73]

The full grip is probably needed to balance the rod.  

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13 hours ago, jbrew73 said:

The full grip is probably needed to balance the rod.  

Wow.

[jbrew73]

9 hours ago, reason said:

Wow.

Care to elaborate?

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2 hours ago, jbrew73 said:

Care to elaborate?

Cork is very (like very) light. 

[Steve S]

On 1/17/2019 at 5:09 PM, MDbassin said:

So Gary actually emailed me back I asked him the same and he recommended the Sierra 735. Second choice would be the Champion 735 with the full handle not the split. It's crazy how blanks are so different that a fury series mag heavy is similar in power and action as the Champion line Medium Heavy. Cheese and crackers why cant we have a industry standard on what a medium, MH, Heavy, etc. Is

This is one thing I really love about Dobyns that you can actually talk to the owner of the company and get a pro anglers opinion and also the fact that he doesn’t choose the most expensive rod and gives you his honest opinion 

On 1/17/2019 at 5:09 PM, MDbassin said:

So Gary actually emailed me back I asked him the same and he recommended the Sierra 735. Second choice would be the Champion 735 with the full handle not the split. It's crazy how blanks are so different that a fury series mag heavy is similar in power and action as the Champion line Medium Heavy. Cheese and crackers why cant we have a industry standard on what a medium, MH, Heavy, etc. Is

This is one thing I really love about Dobyns that you can actually talk to the owner of the company and get a pro anglers opinion and also the fact that he doesn’t choose the most expensive rod and gives you his honest opinion 

[Pitch'nCypress]

If I'm not mistaken the full grip champion xp 735c is shorter than the split grip version of the same rod.

[ChrisD46]

On 1/17/2019 at 6:01 PM, choppertime said:

What robins rods took the place of the savvy line?

Dobyns rods.......... dang I hate tablets and cell phones at times

*The Sierra series took the place of the Savvy line up - I have the Sierra 735c. with a Daiwa Fuego 8:1 and #50 lb. braid . It is a nice set up for frogs but some people like a slightly stiffer / faster rod for frogs than the Sierra  735c. so it all depends . I have trouble delaying hook sets on top waiter applications ,  so the action of the Sierra line up of rods actually helps with my poor technique . 

[Columbia Craw]

I never thought I would need or use a 6 power but bit the weeney and bought the Champion XP736 C in full grip.  I prefer full grip.  This is an amazing model with an active tip but the power to drag em' out. I added the photo to show the flex. I'm pulling pretty hard. 

[Fishydishy]

On 1/17/2019 at 7:23 PM, CaptPete said:

I had the same question, and pulled some numbers from another site, thought you might find this helpful:

 

Fury 735C - 6.55oz

Champ 735C - 5.07 oz (not sure if this is split grip or not)

Champ 736C cork-full - 5.9 oz

DX 745C - 5.30 oz

The Fury is way too heavy. Thanks for the numbers. 

[ChrisD46]

On 1/17/2019 at 5:09 PM, MDbassin said:

So Gary actually emailed me back I asked him the same and he recommended the Sierra 735. Second choice would be the Champion 735 with the full handle not the split. It's crazy how blanks are so different that a fury series mag heavy is similar in power and action as the Champion line Medium Heavy. Cheese and crackers why cant we have a industry standard on what a medium, MH, Heavy, etc. Is

*I use a Sierra 735 with a Daiwa Fuego 8:1 reel and Power Pro #50 lb. braid in and around moderate cover ... Nice balance and is light weight for extended usage . 

[ironbjorn]

2 hours ago, Fishydishy said:

The Fury is way too heavy. Thanks for the numbers. 

6.5 ounces. We can do it!

 

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On 1/17/2019 at 12:56 PM, MDbassin said:

I have a Dobyns Fury 735c Mag Heavy/Fast I've been using as my frog rod love everything about it. Perfect frog rod for what I like except when the frog bite is on and that rod is in my hands all day I feel like I did a full day arm workout with Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime. It's just to heavy ti use all day long. I'm looking to stay with Dobyns but move up in the series in Hope's I can find a rod with identical power and action..... maybe a slightly softer tip, but with less weight. Those of you that have experience with Dobyns chime in. Most my rods are Dobyns either fury or Champion xp but I've only dealt with the fury for the frog rods. I was thinking these might be close:

Sierra series 735 Mag Heavy/ Ex Fast

Champion XP 736 Heavy/ Ex Fast

Champion XP 735 MH/ Ex Fast

I would step down to a 7' rod. Sure a lighter rod will help some, but a shorter one will help more.

[waymont]

I use a Champion 705c for frogs sometimes. It has a slightly slower tip than the Fury 735, but is way more balanced, and light. Great jig rod too.