What would you pair with a Dobyns Champion XP?

[ThatFishingGuy]

Just picked up a new frogging and flipping stick, now I'm trying to figure out what to pair it up with. I was thinking an SLX (either XT or DC) since the colors would match so well. Any other suggestions? Also what line? I'm torn between 50 and 65lb braid.

 

Thanks!

[EWREX]

[dodgeguy]

Team Lew's pro SP SLP or Custom lite or Tournament Pro LFS. 50 lb Sufix 832

 

[Choporoz]

Of the 7 or 8 characteristics of a reel that I consider, color is number12.

 

I used 65# braid on frog rod years ago, but I no longer see a need to use anything more than 50.

[PhishLI]

50lb Braid. This reel is more rugged than the SLX , easy to tune externally adjustable centrifugal brakes, and with its 36mm tall spool you can throw a frog into the next zip code if you like. Great 5yr warranty too.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Quantum_Smoke_X_100_Casting_Reels/descpage-QS3C.html

 

[ThatFishingGuy]

2 hours ago, PhishLI said:

50lb Braid. This reel is more rugged than the SLX , easy to tune externally adjustable centrifugal brakes, and with its 36mm tall spool you can throw a frog into the next zip code if you like. Great 5yr warranty too.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Quantum_Smoke_X_100_Casting_Reels/descpage-QS3C.html

 

That is a very nice looking reel, you have piqued my interest!

[T-Billy]

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-LEWREEL.html?from=basres

[dodgeguy]

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-LEWREEL.html?from=basres

 

BB1 Pro Speed Spool Casting Reel

 

If you want to cast far this is it.

[Choporoz]

2 hours ago, PhishLI said:

50lb Braid. This reel is more rugged than the SLX , easy to tune externally adjustable centrifugal brakes, and with its 36mm tall spool you can throw a frog into the next zip code if you like. Great 5yr warranty too.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Quantum_Smoke_X_100_Casting_Reels/descpage-QS3C.html

 

I can't say enough good things about my Quantum Smoke reels.  I have 8 or 10 and I like them a lot better than the Tatulas, Lewis, Abu, and Okumas I have.    You can get them from reputable vendors on eBay for well under MSRP.  In fact I picked up another new S3 last week for $102 shipped.

[scbassin]

My Frogging Rods Are the Champion XP DC F/H 736 C paired with Shimano Bantam MGL's XG's. (

Gear Ratio: 8.2:1, Aluminum Alloy Hagane Body, Hyper-tensile brass gears, VBS Centrifugal Cast Control System, SVS Infinity Brake System, Extra Efficient X Ship Gear System, Super Free Spool Design, Click set Dartainum Drag, 7 stainless steel ARB bearings, 84 mm Handle, Reel Wt. 6.8 oz.)

These make excellent frogging combos. I do plan on checking out the 22 Bantams when they come out though.

[MiceNReets]

Slx MGL with 40-50lbs braid would do just fine for frogging.  And it would match your rod as well.  

[Columbia Craw]

Elite P/F in 8:1 with Suffix 131 40lb is hard to beat on a 736C.

[FrnkNsteen]

Budget?

 

If you're looking for something around the SLX price range ($100 x $120) why not try out one of the new Dobyn's reels. I know they make one with blue accents on it to match the new Champ XP!

[fishballer06]

I would not have a SLX on a frogging and heavy flipping rod. I'd have something much more robust. Me personally, I'd be using a Bantam. If money is an issue, I'd go with a Curado. 

[ThatFishingGuy]

I'd say around $200, $250 absolute max. That Daiwa Tatula Elite P/F looks really nice as well, even though it's at the higher end of my budget. 

[Fastbee]

The only thing I've successfully paired with a Dobyns rod is a FOR SALE sign!  They are fine rods, just not for me I guess.  I did have a Champ XP 736 last year for frogs and paired it with a JDM Bantam XG. It was a good combo, but I feel like the SLX would be fine. I also really like the 2020 Daiwa Tatula SV TW103. 50lb braid is the heaviest I use and have never felt like I needed more for frogs. 

[Bird]

24 minutes ago, Fastbee said:

The only thing I've successfully paired with a Dobyns rod is a FOR SALE sign!  They are fine rods, just not for me I guess.  I did have a Champ XP 736 last year for frogs and paired it with a JDM Bantam XG. It was a good combo, but I feel like the SLX would be fine. I also really like the 2020 Daiwa Tatula SV TW103. 50lb braid is the heaviest I use and have never felt like I needed more for frogs. 

Lol, well that's pretty bold.

Give me an SLX for anything and I'm smiling.

[YakOrBank]

I have a Slx mgl 8.2 on a 6’8 st croix mojo bass top water rod with 50lb braid. 

( treble hook from my Cranking rod scratched my cronarch mgl 150) slightest faint line down the side of the face plate. Crying inside lightly 

[Fastbee]

21 hours ago, Bird said:

Lol, well that's pretty bold.

Give me an SLX for anything and I'm smiling.

Haha...I've tried the most popular models from Sierra to Champion Extreme HP and they never stick around. Like I said, they are fine rods it's just a personal preference thing.  I wouldn't hesitate to use my SLX MGL for frogs or flipping, it's a strong performer for the money. 

[FrnkNsteen]

19 minutes ago, Fastbee said:

Haha...I've tried the most popular models from Sierra to Champion Extreme HP and they never stick around. Like I said, they are fine rods it's just a personal preference thing.  I wouldn't hesitate to use my SLX MGL for frogs or flipping, it's a strong performer for the money. 

 

While U dont agree with you on the Dobyns ?  (we each have our preferences), I wholeheartedly agree with you on the SLX MGL reels. I have been very happy with the two I MGL 71s I have. I have one on my Topwater rod and one on my Jerkbait rod.

Oops? Meant "I" don't agree! ?