Dobyns fury

[.zoso]

I’m going to get a Dobyns fury as an all around rod. I fish from the bank, but I don’t know whether to get the 6’6 or 7 foot . Sometimes fishing in tight spots and I’m not sure if the extra length would be a problem 

[MN Fisher]

Shore fishing? When in doubt, I'd go for the 6'6".

[FrankN209]

47 minutes ago, .zoso said:

I’m going to get a Dobyns fury as an all around rod. I fish from the bank, but I don’t know whether to get the 6’6 or 7 foot . Sometimes fishing in tight spots and I’m not sure if the extra length would be a problem 

I have a 7' Dobyns Fury.  But I'm shopping around for a shorter rod. Go with a 6'6" or 6'8". 

[RoLo]

 

For shore fishing, accuracy is usually (but not always) more important than distance (i.e. shorter rod).

When navigating brushy shorelines, the shorter rod will really be appreciated. 

 

Roger

[Derek1]

6’6” is the sweet spot for beating the bank. 

[.zoso]

Thanks guys I’m gonna get the 6’6

[ckherring92]

12 hours ago, .zoso said:

Thanks guys I’m gonna get the 6’6

for clarification, casting or spinning rod?   

i have a FR663C and it is a fairly stout rod, which model are you interested in?

[Glaucus]

I hated the spinning rods but the casting rods were fine. The 6'6" versions are stouter and faster than their 7'+ siblings. The 4 power is the best all around power when you're talking about the typical 7' all around bass rod. But the 6'6" 4 power is super fast and like a broomstick, more like a 5 power. Terrible for treble baits which wouldn't make it an all around rod. But then the 3 power 6'6" rod is great for trebles and t-rigs and spinnerbaits but awful for jigs and chatterbaits at 3/8oz with a trailer and up. Trade offs have to be made. I'd just get the 704C honestly and be good with throwing basically everything. As a bank beater myself I preferred the shorter rods for carrying and travel and accuracy, but at the same time I always found myself at some point wishing the rod was longer. This season it's been primarily 7' rods and accuracy hasn't been impacted at all and I rarely find the longer rod to be a burden and never wish it was 6'6" anymore.

[Southernbasser]

I bank fish with the Dobyns fury 6'6" rod. I mainly cast crankbaits and t-rigged plastics, maybe an occasional drop shot but that's all. Personally, I like the shorter rod. I am able to cast far enough with it. Neither do I have to worry about getting caught in a tree or brush. But, it is definitely stout.