NavyVet Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 Can I throw jerk baits on a MH crankbait rod such as the Dobyns 705CB. What is your opinion? Have very limited space in my boat for a variety of setups. Quote
Super User NorthernBasser Posted February 25, 2020 Super User Posted February 25, 2020 Of course. From Dobyns: PRIMARY TECHNIQUES: Crankbaits / Jerkbaits / Lipless Rattlebatis / LV500 / Sammys / Staycee 90 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 25, 2020 Super User Posted February 25, 2020 18 minutes ago, NavyVet said: Can I throw jerk baits on a MH crankbait rod such as the Dobyns 705CB. What is your opinion? Have very limited space in my boat for a variety of setups. Several years ago I fished jerkbait on a glass cranking rod (Lamiglas 705R), I switched to graphite because while the stick certainly casted the bait well, the 'softer' blank seemed to absorb the majority of 'the action' I was imparting to the bait. Required quite a bit more angler input as compared to a graphite blank. Added up over the course of a day. A-Jay 1 Quote
FishinBuck07 Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 You certainly can! That is one of the techniques it is made for! Quote
NavyVet Posted February 25, 2020 Author Posted February 25, 2020 Thanks for your input. Will the same rod work for top water such as buzz baits and walking baits? Quote
OnthePotomac Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 I do not have that rod, but I do use a 7' MH fast tip for those baits. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 25, 2020 Super User Posted February 25, 2020 3 hours ago, NavyVet said: Can I throw jerk baits on a MH crankbait rod such as the Dobyns 705CB. What is your opinion? Have very limited space in my boat for a variety of setups. No 1 Quote
garroyo130 Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 3 hours ago, NavyVet said: Can I throw jerk baits on a MH crankbait rod such as the Dobyns 705CB. What is your opinion? I can't believe everyone here is encouraging him like this is a good idea! If you aren't using a MegaBass Destroyer paired with a Metanium DC I highly doubt this will work ... 1 Quote
Super User NorthernBasser Posted February 25, 2020 Super User Posted February 25, 2020 22 minutes ago, garroyo130 said: I can't believe everyone here is encouraging him like this is a good idea! If you aren't using a MegaBass Destroyer paired with a Metanium DC I highly doubt this will work ... Quote
Super User FryDog62 Posted February 25, 2020 Super User Posted February 25, 2020 I have the 685cb which is the slightly shorter version of the 705cb. When I called Dobyns last Fall before buying, they said Gary uses the 705cb himself for jerkbaits. Either will work, depends on your preference for rod tip clearance. Quote
swhit140 Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 2 hours ago, NavyVet said: Thanks for your input. Will the same rod work for top water such as buzz baits and walking baits? The Dobyn Fury 705CB is made for Crankbaits / Jerkbaits / Lipless Rattlebaits / LV500 / Sammys / Staycee 90. Basically made for certain techniques listed. I would go towards a 704C or 734C for buzzbaits,jigs,spinnerbaits if you are planning to use Dobyns models. Quote
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