kayaking_kev Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, FordsnFishin said: They have a blackout coloring line. It's called xtasty. They're really cheap. I have two of them, but that's not what I'm talking about. The Xtasy has Grayish logos. Quote
FishinBuck07 Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 Unpacked my new Kaden rods this evening after work, I am impressed with the looks and feels of them so far! Can't wait to get some reels on them and the weather to cooperate and test them out. 1 Quote
swhit140 Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, FishinBuck07 said: Unpacked my new Kaden rods this evening after work, I am impressed with the looks and feels of them so far! Can't wait to get some reels on them and the weather to cooperate and test them out. You can't say that without showing a picture! 2 Quote
FishinBuck07 Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 58 minutes ago, swhit140 said: You can't say that without showing a picture! Wouldn't even know where to start with the picture thing! ? 1 Quote
FordsnFishin Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 2 hours ago, FishinBuck07 said: Wouldn't even know where to start with the picture thing! ? Disposable camera, take a photo, have developed, than give to your grandkids to upload it for. How else? 3 Quote
FishinBuck07 Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 Grandkids? I am not even 40 yet! lol Quote
nocluefisher Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 My 713sf and 714C should be delivered today Quote
FordsnFishin Posted February 5, 2020 Posted February 5, 2020 @FishinBuck07 , well you never know...i mean 14 year old kids are having..... kids..... these days. 1 Quote
kayaking_kev Posted February 5, 2020 Posted February 5, 2020 My Honest First Impressions I haven't actually fished with the rod yet and that's the most important thing. I'm by far no expert, but I do own 8 Dobyns Rods, including two Xtasys, one Extreme, and three Champions and others to compare it to. These are my first impressions of the feel and looks of my new Kaden 744c prototype after having it for 24 hours. What I like about it. The action feels really nice and the 744c seems like it's going to be a great all around rod. It has a really nice tip with a strong backbone, but closer to a Medium Heavy rather than a Heavy power. The cork looks really nice and surprised me on how well it felt. It doesn't seem like AA cork, it seems better than the Fury and Champion XP's and very close to the Extreme HP's cork. Of course it balances great, it's a Dobyns. The red color really pops, I really like it, and it looks really nice with a Fuego or any other red reel. What I think needs improved so far. The detail, besides the red color, the rod is plain, the blank isn't sanded, there needs to be some detail between the split grip on the handle like on every other Dobyns rod I have and also on the logo section of the blank if it's going to be near $200. I'm sure that helps make it a little lighter, but it looks cheaper than the Fury to be honest, it even has the same font as the Fury, but the Fury at least as some detail on the handle between the split grip. Conclusion It's still a nice looking rod compared to most other rod brands, just not as detailed as other Dobyns rods, but as long as this new material on the blank lives up to advertisement, it will be well worth the price. I can always add my own detail on the handle from Mudhole. 4 Quote
FishinBuck07 Posted February 5, 2020 Posted February 5, 2020 14 hours ago, FordsnFishin said: @FishinBuck07 , well you never know...i mean 14 year old kids are having..... kids..... these days. This is very true! But don't have kids either! Still hilarious though! Quote
MrSmitty Posted February 5, 2020 Posted February 5, 2020 13 hours ago, kayaking_kev said: Nice lineup!!!! Looks like you only missing a Sierra in there 1 Quote
kayaking_kev Posted February 5, 2020 Posted February 5, 2020 3 hours ago, MrSmitty said: Nice lineup!!!! Looks like you only missing a Sierra in there Thanks! Yep, no Sierra or Colt, and the Savvy and Coalition were before my addiction. I would like at least one of each series, but I'm not really needing another rod for anything, I already have a couple of Lew's and Shimano rods that will probably get sold. I try to convince myself that I could use a 735 Sierra for frogging and just use the 755 Xtasy for Jigs and a Colt 705cb for jerkbaits, but that's what I use my Fury for. Quote
Falkus Posted February 6, 2020 Posted February 6, 2020 Received the 735CB & 700SF yesterday. When I first held the 735CB, I was actually impressed with the short handle on it. It was just perfect for me. I just wish it was full cork, like all of my dobyns rods. The 700SF is going to be a hoot for me. It's just way better than my Powell Max. I might just give that one away to a friend's son to fish with. Quote
nocluefisher Posted February 7, 2020 Posted February 7, 2020 I may or may not have ordered 2 more. If I did it would be the 765 flipping rod and 715C. They also have left 700 and 711 spinning rods left Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted February 7, 2020 Super User Posted February 7, 2020 These rods may be awesome, but it was the perfect way to sell a bunch of rods. Someone is very business savvy. LOL 1 Quote
Super User Columbia Craw Posted February 8, 2020 Super User Posted February 8, 2020 No pun intended i'm sure. Quote
Steve S Posted February 8, 2020 Author Posted February 8, 2020 Got my 712sf this week and really liked the feel of it. My reel seat was out of alignment to the first guide though so they are swapping me out for a new one. Great customer service! The balance fees good, the rod is really light and has a better fee in hand than my 7’ Med Tatula. The one thing that I feel should be improved just from a short amount of hands on is the reel seat knob. The knob doesn’t feel very sturdy compared to other rods I have. I do think this series will be great and am really excited to fish some Ned rigs on it. 2 Quote
JLBBass Posted February 10, 2020 Posted February 10, 2020 Got my 712sf couple days ago. It is rated as a medium light power/fast action. I would definately say this is MUCH more like a medium power/fast action. Wouldn't even consider it a medium light power. Guess I'll have to try for a 711........ Quote
bwjay Posted February 10, 2020 Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, JLBBass said: Got my 712sf couple days ago. It is rated as a medium light power/fast action. I would definately say this is MUCH more like a medium power/fast action. Wouldn't even consider it a medium light power. Guess I'll have to try for a 711........ My 700SF is about the same power as my SC Premier 6' MF. Definitely not an ultralight power... Not even what I'd call light. But it is a foot longer so it will be more noodly near the tip so I'm thinking it'll still be a decent crappie rod for use with 1/16oz baits on the very lowest end, likely more often with 1/8oz. 1 Quote
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