DOBYNS CHAMPION EXTREME 743 QUESTIONS

[BassBlowup354]

Questions for the 743...

• Is it stouter than the previous dobyns rods like the champion xp?

•Is the tip more moderate?

•Could I throw jigs and t-rigs on this rod (For the jigs 3/8 oz and t-rigs 1/4 oz)?

•Is it stout in general at all?

•Off topic but can’t u call dobyns to help with your decision?

•If you owned one, did u like it?

 

Thanks to everyone who responds, it’s good feedback especially getting close to the holiday season.

[shimanoangler]

The Dobyns Champion Extreme is a really good moving bait stick.  My favorite application was throwing 3.8 paddle tail swimbaits on that rod.  It was awesome for that.  That said, I wanted to do the same things you were looking to do, and I upgraded to the Xtasy 753 for the extra/added sensitivity and feel.  To answer your specific questions:

 

• Is it stouter than the previous dobyns rods like the champion xp?  Yes, I think the XPs are more moderate for the Extremes, but the Extremes still have a GREAT action for moving baits.

•Is the tip more moderate? The tip is not more moderate than the XP, but the entire action of the rod is more parabolic than most Fast action rods.

•Could I throw jigs and t-rigs on this rod (For the jigs 3/8 oz and t-rigs 1/4 oz)?  You absolutely can, but there are better rods for that in the Dobyns line up (and others).

•Is it stout in general at all?  Extremes, just like the XPs and the Xtasys, all have a very stout rugged feeling.  I was catching large green fish in weeds on my 723 and getting them to the boat with no problems.  If you read some of the reviews on the Extremes/Xtasys, people say things like they are more rugged feeling than my NRX (nowhere near as sensitive, but much more stout).

•Off topic but can’t u call dobyns to help with your decision? Not sure you can call Dobyns to get help with your decision, but Gary Dobyns responded to an email I sent Dobyns about the application I was looking to do with my next rod and he, personally, responded with a ton of great feedback.  Trey Kistler does the same thing at Kistler rods, which I think is pretty neat.  

•If you owned one, did u like it?  I did own three and loved them all, but the Xtasy line is just better and I settled on buying 723 and 753 (and I am the process of trying to get my hands on a 722).  

 

 

[Junk Fisherman]

I can't answer your specific questions but I have a 703 and for the applications you mentioned, that is the exact rod I would buy assuming the 3/8oz jig is your max.  A lot of people will recommend going to a 744 but I prefer a slightly softer, lighter rod than most.  

[shimanoangler]

1 hour ago, Junk Fisherman said:

I can't answer your specific questions but I have a 703 and for the applications you mentioned, that is the exact rod I would buy assuming the 3/8oz jig is your max.  A lot of people will recommend going to a 744 but I prefer a slightly softer, lighter rod than most.  

You raise a good question.  I was thinking that the question was centered around the spinning version of that rod, versus the baitcaster.   I think the specs of the rods are very similar regardless of fishing rod version, BUT my experience is solely with the Spinning Rod version of that stick...  

[iabass8]

I love the dx743hpC. One of my favorite dxhp models. 

 

its alot faster of a blank than the previous dx that were quite moderate in the lower powers.

 

The weights you want to use for it would be perfect. 

[West Coast Angler]

The DX743 would be great for the weights you've listed. I have used the DX743 plenty of times fishing the lure weights you plan to use it for. I've used it for 1/2 oz. jigs/chatterbaits with full trailers on them as well. While it doesn't have much of an issue doing so, there are better rods out there for that, like the DX744.

 

If you plan on adding 1/2 oz. lures to your tackle, you may want to look into the DX744. It has more power to handle 1/2 oz. lures, especially 1/2 oz. jigs/chatterbait with trailers or punching. It can handle 3/8 oz. just fine. I also throw weightless senkos on it from time to time.

 

I don't mean to talk you out of the DX743, it's a great rod, but can be somewhat situational. Having fished both, I would take the DX744 over the DX743 for "all-purpose/1-rod-only". It's more versatile. You'll be open for more lure options. You can just buy a cheap spinning finesse setup down the road for dedicated 1/4 oz. fishing if you wish.

 

Peter

[Columbia Craw]

I have the 743 C as well.  The current generation has a boost of power in the middle third of the blank.  During a trip in October I was a back seater with limited room and this was one of the models I relied on.  I fished a wide range of baits a weights with success.  It was fantastic with a 1/2 ounce Dark Sleeper. It’s funny to think I bought it to pitch unweighted Senkos which it does so well.

[BassBlowup354]

If anyone comes back I do plan on getting the 744 too