Dobyn Rods

[crazyheaven]

I'm about to buy a few Dobyn heavy rods but I had a question.  I know for sure I'm going to get the 746c for heavy cover and throwing jigs at that 1 oz mark.  It's the second rod that I'm having trouble with.  I'm trying to decide between the 744 and the 745.

 

What I want know is how does the 746 do with swimbaits or jigs at the 3/4 mark?  If it does this will then I'll grab the 744.  If not, I might be better served with the 745.  I don't mind spending a minute or two to change out my setup when needed.  

 

I do already have 4 other rods. A light action st croix legend that I use up to 1/4.  The 733 extreme that so far has served me well.  Another st croix that works in the same range as the 733 dobyn.  Lastly a dobyn crankbait rod.  Those are the 4 I use the most.

 

I use to be a medium heavy to medium casting guy.  But now the cover in all my favorite areas is changing.  I wanted to try something new with all the sales that are now going on.  

[iabass8]

746 does better /w 3/4 than 1oz but it's still good /w 1 oz. 

[crazyheaven]

4 hours ago, iabass8 said:

746 does better /w 3/4 than 1oz but it's still good /w 1 oz. 

Thanks for the info.   I original wanted a larger rod but I'm driving a sedan.  It seems to me like the 746 is going to be my best option and i'll combo it with the 744.   

[bunz559]

I don't have a 746 as most of my fishing is in open waters and I don't frog much in heavy cover. I hear the 746 is a great frog rod. But I do have both the 744 and 745. The 744 is a great multipurpose rod. 1/2 ounce jigs would be no problem with it. I also throw 3.8 and 4.3 Keitechs on 1/4 jig heads. Heavier spinner baits also go well on this rod. It has an awesome backbone with a very nice, softer than most, tip. 

 

As for the 745, it's a much stouter rod than the 744. You can definitely tell the power up when comparing to the 744. I use my 745 for jigs between 1/2 to 3/4. Again, it has a slightly softer tip than most companies make for being a 5 power rod. Lots and lots of backbone, but a softer tip. I've used this rod for frogging as well and it has done me well. I've thrown 1/2oz Keitechs on it, light wire Alabama rigs, and also heavier jigging and flutter spoons. I feel that these rods are all very versatile given their compliant tips. Bottom contact and some moving baits, they excel at very well. I haven't tried throwing larger swimbaits on this rod, although I do throw S-Waver 168's on a Dobyn's 805 which is their heavy flip and punch rod. Works great. 

 

Hope this helps.