5 Power Dobyns for T-Rigs and Jigs

[lunkerboss923]

I throw 3/8 to 1/2oz jigs with trailers and 3/8 to 1/4oz Tungsten and Trick Worms or Creature baits. I was thinking maybe 715c Kaden or 705c Champion. I currently have a 734c, but I feel the rod is too long for my style of jig and worm fishing. 

 

I would prefer the action be similar to the 734 or even a little more stiff (maybe something like a St Croix Avid X ). I find the 4 powers from Dobyns to be a little lighter than normal. Hence my inquiry about the 5 Power. I used to own a 735c and it was almost a Lite Heavy. 

 

If you were me would you buy a 705/715 Dobyns for your jig and worm rod? 

[waymont]

705c Champion is exactly what you are describing. Dobyns actions, as you know are on the light side. Even though the 705c is rated as a MagHeavy it's not a broomstick at all. I haven't fished a Kaden, but I do own a 705c, and it would be a good choice.

[kayaking_kev]

If you're not too far from Dobyns HQ in Texas or even a Dobyns retailer, I would take a road trip and handle one for yourself to see how you like the feel.

 

But, from my understanding the shorter the blank gets, the stiffer it becomes, but I could be wrong about that. The only Dobyns rod I personally heard of being stout was the Extreme HP 746c, but that's not the length you're looking for. I would guess the 705c to be a little more stiffer than the 734c though.

 

I've have had a Xtasy 755c & Sierra 735c, but nothing shorter in the 5 power. I used the Xtasy for Jigs in the range you listed, and the Sierra for frogs, but I never threw worms with either. I always used 5" worms and 1/4 oz. weights or less and for trick worms I preferred softer tips.

 

EDIT: Dobyns HQ is over 4 hours away, so that is probably out of the question.

[Columbia Craw]

Don’t confuse power ratings and blank actions.  Dobyns rods are known for “over rating” the power ratings and come slightly under the stated ratings.  The actions however are consistent as a fast is a fast and extra fast an extra fast.

 

The sweet spot for almost all Dobyns 5 power models is 1/2 ounce.  The Kadens are xtra fast and lock up pretty quick which is for me a positive with large jig hooks.  I think the Kadens fish and perform above their price point.  For the applications you listed, the 715C would get my vote.  Good luck!?