Dobyns 867 and cardiff 301

[Jeffrey Walker]

i want a rod to handle larger swim baits like the hud 68 and the 8inch.  can the 867 and the cardif handle these and even the deps 250? i cant see any reason i would go any bigger 

[NorcalBassin]

Yes

[Jeffrey Walker]

it’s rated for 4-16oz but I don’t think I would be throwing anything heavier than the HUD 8 inch or the Deps 250

[NorcalBassin]

It's pretty parabolic and IMO the 250 (6.5oz) is in the rod's sweet spot. Really enjoyable to fish with and paired with the Cardiff you should be able to launch those baits a long ways.