fishinNWA Posted December 10, 2021 Posted December 10, 2021 So, I'm trying to decide which line to get: Fury, Kaden, or Champion XP. Let me what you guys think, i will be getting a med hvy action not sure what length. I know this is kind of vague so if u have questions let me know. Thanks!! Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted December 10, 2021 Super User Posted December 10, 2021 Kaden and Champ XP are pretty close to the same, and both are well above the Fury. With the current sale at TW - go with the Champ XP. 2 Quote
Skunkmaster-k Posted December 10, 2021 Posted December 10, 2021 You can call Gary. His number is on the website. 1 Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted December 10, 2021 Global Moderator Posted December 10, 2021 3 hours ago, MN Fisher said: Kaden and Champ XP are pretty close to the same, and both are well above the Fury. With the current sale at TW - go with the Champ XP. Ditto Mike Quote
PBBrandon Posted December 11, 2021 Posted December 11, 2021 I have 4 Fury’s and a Kaden and think the Kaden is way better than the Fury. Nothing against the Fury series but you get what you pay for. Never fished a Champ XP but hear good things about them. Also with the fury line and I believe the Champ line as well, the heavy power rods fish like medium heavy’s. So the 734c would be a good rod for those lines. As for the Kaden they fish a closer to a power above what they are stated as. My Kaden 712s is labeled a medium light but fishes like a medium. Yes it’s weird but they are all good rods. I find the Fury series a little on the heavy side weight wise so that’s my only gripe about them but they are all really balanced and have a good action. Those are the areas Dobyns excels at. I’d go with a Kaden or a Champ XP but you can’t go wrong with a Fury either Quote
softwateronly Posted December 11, 2021 Posted December 11, 2021 I like my champions quite a bit more than my furys. TW's sale at $188 is a good deal in my opinion. The 734 is a real pleasure for moving baits, the soft tip keeps the fish pinned, feels closer to a medium than a heavy. Not my favorite for bottom contact, but definitely serviceable. scott 1 Quote
Super User Columbia Craw Posted December 11, 2021 Super User Posted December 11, 2021 With the current sale prices at TW right now, you would benefit from the Kaden or Champion series. What and how you plan to use the rod will narrow down your search. If med/hvy is your preference, the 4 powers would be the optimum. The materials used in those respective series are not the same. The Champion uses a higher modulus material and Fuji Alconite no tangle guides. The Kaden is fitted with SeaGuide XO series guides. The XP is a fast action and the Kaden is closer to an extra fast. The Kadens lock up quicker. This is the one factor to really consider. As is expected both series are nicely balanced rods. With the XP you pick the handle configuration and with the Kaden you get full rear grip. If the sixty bucks is not a stressor the Champion XP 734 would be the way to go. Quote
fishinNWA Posted December 11, 2021 Author Posted December 11, 2021 7 hours ago, Columbia Craw said: With the current sale prices at TW right now, you would benefit from the Kaden or Champion series. What and how you plan to use the rod will narrow down your search. If med/hvy is your preference, the 4 powers would be the optimum. The materials used in those respective series are not the same. The Champion uses a higher modulus material and Fuji Alconite no tangle guides. The Kaden is fitted with SeaGuide XO series guides. The XP is a fast action and the Kaden is closer to an extra fast. The Kadens lock up quicker. This is the one factor to really consider. As is expected both series are nicely balanced rods. With the XP you pick the handle configuration and with the Kaden you get full rear grip. If the sixty bucks is not a stressor the Champion XP 734 would be the way to go. Thank you! Quote
BBuck Posted December 11, 2021 Posted December 11, 2021 I don't get the shade being thrown on the fury line, they are great rods and aren't too expensive. Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted December 11, 2021 Super User Posted December 11, 2021 Just now, BBuck said: I don't get the shade being thrown on the fury line, they are great rods and aren't too expensive. Oh, I'm not throwing shade on it - I have 6 Fury's in my lineup now and like them just fine. Just that if you can afford better, get better. 1 Quote
scbassin Posted December 12, 2021 Posted December 12, 2021 Dobyns Champion XP on sale with a 25% discount at https://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/shopby/dobyns.html Quote
BBuck Posted December 12, 2021 Posted December 12, 2021 14 hours ago, MN Fisher said: Oh, I'm not throwing shade on it - I have 6 Fury's in my lineup now and like them just fine. Just that if you can afford better, get better. fair enough. Quote
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