Favorite lure(s) on a 734c

[lunkerboss923]

I'm really trying to like this rod, but I can't seem to find a lure that this rod excels at fishing. It's like the chef that can cook all kinds of dishes, but nothing stands out. I'm looking at taking it back, but before I do, I was wondering if you could tell me which lures seem to work for you the best on a 734c. I have a Bass X Medium Heavy, currently throw jigs and Texas Rigs on it.

[iabass8]

Theres a lot of 734s.....and different companies make a 734....what rod are talking about?

[lunkerboss923]

6 hours ago, iabass8 said:

Theres a lot of 734s.....and different companies make a 734....what rod are talking about?

Dobyns Fury 734c 

[Russ E]

Zoom ol. monster with a 1/4 oz. Tungsten weight.

I use it for other baits, but this time of year it is my dedicated  big worm rod.

[Teal]

I have a Dx744.  Excellent rod for 3/8 - 1/2 oz jigs and heavy t RIGS.  

[lunkerboss923]

Welp, it looks like I'll need to get rid of her. I've got a rod that serves those purposes.  

[FryDog62]

734c Champ is my dedicated swim jig rod... typically 3/8 oz and it excels with this.  Have also used it as a spinnerbait rod and thought it was very good for that too.  

[lunkerboss923]

36 minutes ago, FryDog62 said:

734c Champ is my dedicated swim jig rod... typically 3/8 oz and it excels with this.  Have also used it as a spinnerbait rod and thought it was very good for that too.  

What reel are you using for your 734c? 

[J._Bricker]

14 hours ago, lunkerboss923 said:

Dobyns Fury 734c 

A buzzbait is strung up on mine....

[FishinBuck07]

Spinner bait, bladed jig, swim jig.  That is what I throw on mine mostly

[ec1]

734 champion here. Horny toads, and skipping baits with the soft tip. I see this rod also excelling at spinnerbaits and chatterbaits. 

[lunkerboss923]

53 minutes ago, FishinBuck07 said:

Spinner bait, bladed jig, swim jig.  That is what I throw on mine mostly

What reel do you use? Gear ratio and brand if you don't mind sharing.

[matbellon3]

I have a Curado K (6.2:1) paired with my Fury 734c and use it for chatterbaits and my large Colorado bladed spinnerbaits. Also will through a swimbait on a 1/4oz Owner Flashy Swimmer on it.

[lunkerboss923]

7 hours ago, matbellon3 said:

I have a Curado K (6.2:1) paired with my Fury 734c and use it for chatterbaits and my large Colorado bladed spinnerbaits. Also will through a swimbait on a 1/4oz Owner Flashy Swimmer on it.

Is a slower gear ratio better for single hook moving baits? I always looked at it like if spinnerbait and chatterbaits were imitating scared baitfish a higher gear ratio is better, but I'm seeing a lot of people using 6:1. 

[FishinBuck07]

10 hours ago, lunkerboss923 said:

What reel do you use? Gear ratio and brand if you don't mind sharing.

I have a Lews Tournament Pro MB on it and the gear ratio is 7:2.1 I believe.  They don't make that reel anymore but I also have the reel they replaced it with in the MP and they are great reels also!

[FryDog62]

13 hours ago, lunkerboss923 said:

What reel are you using for your 734c? 

Curado 70 7.2:1. Most palmable reel I’ve ever had and I have Steez, Alphas, etc. 

[lunkerboss923]

Thank you all so much for the replies. I'm still a little confused whether the 6 speed or 7 speed is the deal. I've always wanted a DC reel. It feels like a wasting money getting a 6 speed. Especially on a Dobyns 734c. 

[matbellon3]

8 hours ago, lunkerboss923 said:

Is a slower gear ratio better for single hook moving baits? I always looked at it like if spinnerbait and chatterbaits were imitating scared baitfish a higher gear ratio is better, but I'm seeing a lot of people using 6:1.

I prefer the slower reel because when I fish a higher speed reel i find myself fishing the baits to fast. Also I find it easier to speed up than to slow down. If I'm wanting to burn a spinner bait near the surface then I will use a 7.x:1.

 

5 hours ago, lunkerboss923 said:

Thank you all so much for the replies. I'm still a little confused whether the 6 speed or 7 speed is the deal. I've always wanted a DC reel. It feels like a wasting money getting a 6 speed. Especially on a Dobyns 734c.

If you get a 6 speed and find you don't like it, a gear set for a curado is about 35 bucks then you can any of the three speeds offered.

[lunkerboss923]

1 hour ago, matbellon3 said:

If you get a 6 speed and find you don't like it, a gear set for a curado is about 35 bucks then you can any of the three speeds offered.

I don't understand. Can you please elaborate on that? 

[Teal]

28 minutes ago, lunkerboss923 said:

I don't understand. Can you please elaborate on that? 

He meant to say a 6:1 gear ratio reel

You can buy different sets of gears and change it to what you want to get the desired IPT.   Inches of line gathered per turn of the handle on the reel.

[Boomstick]

T-Rigs, Jigs (primarily 3/8oz), spinnerbaits, chatterbaits,  lighter Carolina rigs...

[lunkerboss923]

1 minute ago, Boomstick said:

T-Rigs, Jigs (primarily 3/8oz), spinnerbaits, chatterbaits,  lighter Carolina rigs...

What reel do use?

[Boomstick]

10 minutes ago, lunkerboss923 said:

What reel do use?

It's actually my oldest son's rod. He uses a Curado 200K and that thing casts most of the above lures much further than I can cast anything with the combo. I also forgot to mention he has a Sierra 704C, but the 734C should be very similar.

 

Some people find the tips to be moderate fast as well, but I would say it's a very solid fast. My Daiwa Tatula MH/XF has very similar power and action.

[lunkerboss923]

I had the Curado K, but my ex went scorched Earth on me while I was on a business trip and sold all my fishing gear in a fire sale. She made out pretty good evidently. ? I'm building back my collection. It's been fun to rebuild. Find out what I like. 

 

I am making my 734c into a dedicated single hook moving bait rod. I'm pairing with an SLX 6.2:1 for now, but I'll probably get an SLX DC in a 6 speed. The tip on the 734 is extra fast-ish. I like it that way though. 

[Bassfishingfred]

I love my Dobyn's fury 734 for an all purpose rod . I have it paired with a Shimano SLX XT 7:2. I Throw 3/8 oz Swim Jigs, Texas rigs,  Spinner baits, Chatterbaits,small jigs and Medium sized swim baits up to 4.8 Keitech. Works great for all of them:)