Joshua van Wyk Posted February 1, 2019 Posted February 1, 2019 Hey guys, I've decided for my next spinning rod I'll be getting a Dobyns Fury, I just cant decide which one. I mainly throw Senkos, weightless and wacky, ned rigs, and drop shots. Which one would you pick and why? Will most likely pair with a daiwa bg or fuego 2500. Quote
EGbassing Posted February 1, 2019 Posted February 1, 2019 I have the 702 and use it for most of the things you listed. It excels with ned rig but works fine for other stuff like the senko too. If you're fishing a lot around heavy cover I would definitely go with the 703, but otherwise the 702 would be my choice. Quote
Super User Columbia Craw Posted February 2, 2019 Super User Posted February 2, 2019 I have three buddies who were in the same situation as you are. I let them each play with my 702 and 703 and all three chose the 702SF. They each shared they liked the lighter tip but felt the the rod locked up with enough power to move fish or drive a hook home. They each use braid and leaders and that means firmer hook sets. Something to consider. Quote
Joshua van Wyk Posted February 2, 2019 Author Posted February 2, 2019 On 2/1/2019 at 4:01 PM, Columbia Craw said: I have three buddies who were in the same situation as you are. I let them each play with my 702 and 703 and all three chose the 702SF. They each shared they liked the lighter tip but felt the the rod locked up with enough power to move fish or drive a hook home. They each use braid and leaders and that means firmer hook sets. Something to consider. I called Dobyns and the guy who I spoke to said that I should go with the 703, but just about everyone else I've talked to has suggested the 702. Decisions decisions... Quote
Super User Columbia Craw Posted February 2, 2019 Super User Posted February 2, 2019 Josh, I see you fish the Potomac and the cover, vegetation is pretty thick. It could be that little extra power is a benefit for you and where you fish. Better to be slightly over powered than under powered. You would be well served by either model. Quote
Joshua van Wyk Posted February 2, 2019 Author Posted February 2, 2019 21 minutes ago, Columbia Craw said: Josh, I see you fish the Potomac and the cover, vegetation is pretty thick. It could be that little extra power is a benefit for you and where you fish. Better to be slightly over powered than under powered. You would be well served by either model. I only fish the Potomac from time to time,and when I do it's for cats and carp. I usually fish golf course ponds and small lakes with sparse cover. I agree that its always better to be over powered then under, I want this setup to work for all my lighter techniques and I'm worried the 3 power might be a bit heavy for ned rigs. If you had to choose one for any situation which one would it be? Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted February 2, 2019 Super User Posted February 2, 2019 *Here is what Gary says himself about the 702sf & the 703sf : For open hook presentation (i.e. Ned Rig , drop shot , etc.) go with the 702sf. For hook points buried into soft plastic (i.e. shakey head , T-Rig , Fluke , etc.) go with the 703sf. I believe this is a good rule of thumb (along with open water or cover scenario considerations). 1 Quote
junyer357 Posted February 3, 2019 Posted February 3, 2019 15 hours ago, ChrisD46 said: *Here is what Gary says himself about the 702sf & the 703sf : For open hook presentation (i.e. Ned Rig , drop shot , etc.) go with the 702sf. For hook points buried into soft plastic (i.e. shakey head , T-Rig , Fluke , etc.) go with the 703sf. I believe this is a good rule of thumb (along with open water or cover scenario considerations). After fishing with a champ 702 and champ 683, i would agree. I just picked up the 702 laat week, and used it today, and it handled casting the lighter ned rigs much better than the 683. On the 683 i stuck more with the 1/5oz neds, but today on the 702 i had no trouble at all with 1/20oz and could bomb a 1/5oz. I tried a senko texposed on the 702, and it was ok as well in open water, but the 683 was better in junk fishing. Both rods have a plueger supreme with 15# braid, so it was a pretty even comparison i felt. Quote
JFlynn97 Posted February 3, 2019 Posted February 3, 2019 Personally I would get the 703. Granted I've only ever used 2 and 3 power Dobyns Sierra rods and not the Fury's, but I actually recently swapped my 2 power for the 3 power and I've been enjoying it significantly more. I don't do a ton of super finesse fishing, mostly light t-rigs, wacky rigs, shaky heads, and ned rigs, which is why I think I like it more. The 2 was super whippy and felt more like a light than a medium light to me, but if you do mostly exposed hook fishing like drop shots and ned rigs, then the 702 should work just fine. I believe the 703 is more versatile, I could definitely use it for a drop shot and other more finesse applications in a pinch. Quote
TBAG Posted February 4, 2019 Posted February 4, 2019 I bought a 702 Sierra during the last TW sale and have it paired with a Stradic Ci4+, it's my dedicated ned rig setup. Quote
Joshua van Wyk Posted February 4, 2019 Author Posted February 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, TBAG said: I bought a 702 Sierra during the last TW sale and have it paired with a Stradic Ci4+, it's my dedicated ned rig setup. Do you think itd work for other techniques too? Or is it to light for senkos and such? Quote
TBAG Posted February 4, 2019 Posted February 4, 2019 6 minutes ago, Joshua van Wyk said: Do you think itd work for other techniques too? Or is it to light for senkos and such? I've not yet tried to fish a weightless Senko on it, but I'm sure it would be great. Quote
LOZSteve Posted February 4, 2019 Posted February 4, 2019 Tough call and depends on what techniques you feel you will be concentrating on or enjoy more. I have fished 702, 703, and 704 in the extreme series. The 703 is perfect for all of the techniques listed, not bad for ned rig, and probably too heavy to be great for drop shot like the 702. I don’t drop shot so I bought the extreme 703 and have been very happy with the results. Quote
lunkerboss923 Posted May 9, 2021 Posted May 9, 2021 The 703sf is not a good choice for Ned Rigs. You can't feel the rig while working it. You are better off with a 702. 1 Quote
ironbjorn Posted May 9, 2021 Posted May 9, 2021 4 hours ago, lunkerboss923 said: The 703sf is not a good choice for Ned Rigs. You can't feel the rig while working it. You are better off with a 702. The 703 is a ML or a ML+ by most standards. The Ned Rig is a "no feel" bait as it is. Quote
ike8120 Posted May 9, 2021 Posted May 9, 2021 I use the the 702 for my neds and the 703 for Senkos, Shakey Heads,Llight jigs Quote
li_bass_hunter Posted May 9, 2021 Posted May 9, 2021 8 hours ago, ironbjorn said: The 703 is a ML or a ML+ by most standards. The Ned Rig is a "no feel" bait as it is. I disagree. I would say the 703 is your average “medium powered” spinning rod 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted May 9, 2021 Super User Posted May 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, li_bass_hunter said: I disagree. I would say the 703 is your average “medium powered” spinning rod I would partially agree with @ironbjorn - the FR703SF is a ML+ - little more sturdy than a true ML, but not quite up to M standards. Saying that, I actually use a L rod for Neds - Procyon 701LFS, 1/16-3/8oz lure rating. 1 Quote
ironbjorn Posted May 9, 2021 Posted May 9, 2021 3 hours ago, li_bass_hunter said: I disagree. I would say the 703 is your average “medium powered” spinning rod I strongly disagree. That's the beauty of fishing and opinions I guess. Quote
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted May 9, 2021 Super User Posted May 9, 2021 I’m gonna get the Sierra 702 to pair with a Vanford 2500. Soon. im fishing a med Phenix Maxim and it flings everything effortlessly. I can’t wait to compare the two side by side. Quote
Junk Fisherman Posted May 9, 2021 Posted May 9, 2021 13 hours ago, ironbjorn said: The 703 is a ML or a ML+ by most standards. The Ned Rig is a "no feel" bait as it is. I feel my Ned rig on the bottom and I feel hits. Granted, I am using a 741 or a 742. A 3 power is too much rod for a Ned rig. Are you using a 703 for a Ned rig? If so, I understand why you think it's a "no feel" Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted May 9, 2021 Super User Posted May 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Junk Fisherman said: I feel my Ned rig on the bottom and I feel hits. Granted, I am using a 741 or a 742. A 3 power is too much rod for a Ned rig. Are you using a 703 for a Ned rig? If so, I understand why you think it's a "no feel" Same reason I'm using a light (1-power) for my Ned work. 1000 reel equipped with light FC and I feel every pebble my Ned bounces off as I drag it along. 1 Quote
Junk Fisherman Posted May 9, 2021 Posted May 9, 2021 1 minute ago, MN Fisher said: Same reason I'm using a light (1-power) for my Ned work. 1000 reel equipped with light FC and I feel every pebble my Ned bounces off as I drag it along. Yeap. I use my 741 or my Steez AGS for my 1/16th oz Neds and they are very, very sensitive. I only use the 742 for 1/10th oz Neds, big TRDs, or as a secondary Ned rig combo. 10-15 lb braid makes it more sensitive as well. Quote
ironbjorn Posted May 9, 2021 Posted May 9, 2021 39 minutes ago, Junk Fisherman said: I feel my Ned rig on the bottom and I feel hits. Granted, I am using a 741 or a 742. A 3 power is too much rod for a Ned rig. Are you using a 703 for a Ned rig? If so, I understand why you think it's a "no feel" I went from a 702 to a 693. The 2 power is more like anyone else's light. In Ned's own words, it's a no feel bait (and he uses a medium powered rod). You're not supposed to feel connected to the bait. It doesn't feel "no feel" because of the rod; it feels "no feel" because it's supposed to. https://zmanfishing.com/cms/chatter/conversation-ned-kehde Quote
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