Dobyns Sierra Ultra Finesse 700c vs 701c

[Jeffrey Walker]

can someone please explain the difference here? i don’t get it  700c and 701c, what’s different?

[MN Fisher]

They got it wrong on whatever website you're looking at...look at Dobyns site and you see the difference.

 

The 700 is a Moderate action with X-Fast tip

The 701 is a Fast action.

[FishTank]

I have the 700. I noticed this as well and it's still sort of confusing. You would think with a Mod Action the tip would be soft but it is and it isn't. It all depends on the weight of the lure you are using and how it loads the rod. If you are at the lower end of the rod weight, it feels crisp and a little stiff (great for side arm casting). Go to a 3/16oz - 1/4oz lure and it feels soft. When you land a fish, it starts off quick and then the rod softens and bends a lot. This is great for hook sets with mono and FC. I am still undecided on braid.  I would say that it is a great all around rod for BFS bass fishing. I like mine and it is a great value but its starting to show some wear despite being used only for a couple of months. 

 

I can't speak for the 701 but I hear that is slightly heavier in power than the 700 despite the same ratings.  I would guess it would have a softer tip than the 700 and would be better suited for braid. 

[WC53]

Hobie Wan just did a video comparison on da u tube. Solid tip vs tubular and slightly different action. Some comments about the 650 too

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If I wanted to fish with capellini, I would fish with capellini...

[Creek Chub 1]

12 hours ago, FishTank said:

I have the 700. I noticed this as well and it's still sort of confusing. You would think with a Mod Action the tip would be soft but it is and it isn't. It all depends on the weight of the lure you are using and how it loads the rod. If you are at the lower end of the rod weight, it feels crisp and a little stiff (great for side arm casting). Go to a 3/16oz - 1/4oz lure and it feels soft. When you land a fish, it starts off quick and then the rod softens and bends a lot. This is great for hook sets with mono and FC. I am still undecided on braid.  I would say that it is a great all around rod for BFS bass fishing. I like mine and it is a great value but its starting to show some wear despite being used only for a couple of months. 

 

I can't speak for the 701 but I hear that is slightly heavier in power than the 700 despite the same ratings.  I would guess it would have a softer tip than the 700 and would be better suited for braid. 

How does the 700 work with smaller treble hook lures and ned styled lures?

[Jeffrey Walker]

so it looks like the 701c is more suited for bass fishing

 

hobie video is great.  The 700 has a different tip 

[FishTank]

4 hours ago, Creek Chub 1 said:

How does the 700 work with smaller treble hook lures and ned styled lures?

For treble hook baits it's been fine. I have caught most of my fish on this rod with small cranks and trout minnow baits. As far as Ned Rig goes, I tried it and it was OK. Nothing about it really blew me away. I have a NRX+ Ned Rig rod I like better but I haven't used the 700 enough with any soft plastic to really say how it performs.  It is definitely capable though and it is one of those rods that's just fun to fish.