Chaos10691 Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 Assuming you could get the Dobyns Champ 705 CB for $200 would you get that or save some money and get the Fury 705 CB instead and grab some lures to throw on it as well? How do the 2 rods compare to each other? Or go a different brand all together and get the 7' MH MF Mojo Bass for cranking? Quote
ironbjorn Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 Fury 705CB + stuff. The fact that it's a crankbait rod makes the decision easy for me. If it was a Texas rig or jig rod it would easily swing the other way. 3 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted January 30, 2021 Super User Posted January 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, ironbjorn said: Fury 705CB + stuff. The fact that it's a crankbait rod makes the decision easy for me. If it was a Texas rig or jig rod it would easily swing the other way. While both are crankbait rods, going with the Fury and having money for lures makes it a no-brainer to me. I have the Fury 705CB and it's been a darn good rod for cranks and topwaters. 1 Quote
swhit140 Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 Both of the models are good rods. I've used the Fury for a couple seasons and it is a great rod. I'd say go with the Fury if you want to pickup some other lures to add to your tackle box. Quote
Chaos10691 Posted January 30, 2021 Author Posted January 30, 2021 20 minutes ago, MN Fisher said: While both are crankbait rods, going with the Fury and having money for lures makes it a no-brainer to me. I have the Fury 705CB and it's been a darn good rod for cranks and topwaters. I'm wanting to throw the lv500. I know this rod says it will do that but how do you feel about it? It's a 3/4oz lure would it be a bit much? Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted January 30, 2021 Super User Posted January 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, Chaos10691 said: I'm wanting to throw the lv500. I know this rod says it will do that but how do you feel about it? It's a 3/4oz lure would it be a bit much? I toss Super Spooks with mine - they're also 3/4oz. Long as you don't try to get max distance, you'll be fine...a good lob will be plenty far enough given the weight, no need to try to bomb the cast. Quote
Chaos10691 Posted January 30, 2021 Author Posted January 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, MN Fisher said: I toss Super Spooks with mine - they're also 3/4oz. Long as you don't try to get max distance, you'll be fine...a good lob will be plenty far enough given the weight, no need to try to bomb the cast. Well I think that decides it for me. I appreciate your input a lot. I'm terrible at making decisions on my own haha Quote
Derek1 Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 I have the fury, never used the champion so I can’t comment on that. I’ve found the fury to do everything I’ve wanted it to do. I also find it fairly versatile. I might be in the minority, but I love it for 1/2 ounce spinner baits. I rarely miss or loose fish on it. I’m sure the champ is a better stick, but everything I’ve used it for the fury has been fine. Fury 705cb + currado dc + 5/8 lipless = unbelievably long,long casts. Quote
Junk Fisherman Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 Get the better rod. Money will come around later to get baits. Quote
Derek1 Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 25 minutes ago, Junk Fisherman said: Get the better rod. Money will come around later to get baits. That’s solid advice. Quote
SproDD79 Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 I have the Champion 705 CB, it's great for mid range cranks, squarebills and Jerkbaits, I use to have a Fury 703c which was a nice rod,but I had issues with the guide footings getting loose. I would go with the Champion 705CB,it has fuji guides, which I have never had an issue with. Also, are you particular with grips?Fury is split grip,Champion is full grip, that should be a consideration in your final decision. 1 Quote
Chaos10691 Posted January 30, 2021 Author Posted January 30, 2021 10 minutes ago, SproDD79 said: I have the Champion 705 CB, it's great for mid range cranks, squarebills and Jerkbaits, I use to have a Fury 703c which was a nice rod,but I had issues with the guide footings getting loose. I would go with the Champion 705CB,it has fuji guides, which I have never had an issue with. Also, are you particular with grips?Fury is split grip,Champion is full grip, that should be a consideration in your final decision. Ya I actually like the split grip more than full myself. I went with the fury after handling them in a store. The Champion at $200 was all the budget i had and then i wouldn't have been able to get the lures i was wanting to throw on it so I went with the fury. I've got 60 days for the return policy so worst case I'll try it out and if I dont like it I'll take it back. Quote
Emiliano Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Chaos10691 said: Ya I actually like the split grip more than full myself. I went with the fury after handling them in a store. The Champion at $200 was all the budget i had and then i wouldn't have been able to get the lures i was wanting to throw on it so I went with the fury. I've got 60 days for the return policy so worst case I'll try it out and if I dont like it I'll take it back. Fury 705CB is a great rod for its price, I have one that I use for small to medium crankbaits and it's not the most sensitive rod out there but the best in that price range for sure. Never had guide issues, I hope you enjoy it. Quote
ike8120 Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 I have the FR705CB it is a very nice rod for the price. Quote
kayaking_kev Posted February 3, 2021 Posted February 3, 2021 The Champion would make the warranty much more valuable, if you ever needed it. Quote
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