Maverick 705CB

[Columbia Craw]

Some time back I dropped some images of two Dobyns Mavericks I picked up.  They are headed to one of our club SAF teams.  But. I was very curious about the 705CB model being it was not included in the Sierra series so I picked one up.  I’ll just provide a thumbnail first impression.  The blank and action are plain sweet. It’s a legit medium moderate. The rates from 1/4 to 1 ounce.  I dunno about the ounce but throwing a DD22 is very well within the blank’s power.  The tip action is amazing  for a rod at this retail. The load and unload is really controllable. I can bomb cast or underhand roll cast a Pop R.  The blank has a great flex that just begins to lock up at the end of the middle third of the blank. I guy can throw a broad range of baits with this model.  The first thing I did when unwrapping it was get a guide count. Ten guides on  seven foot cranking rod. That done right. Balance is on the first trim ring ahead of the lock nut.  Not surprised.  It’s a viable affordable option if you want a dedicated cranking rod.

[evilcatfish]

You think it could handle a full size super spook? I was considering this rod recently 

[MN Fisher]

3 minutes ago, evilcatfish said:

You think it could handle a full size super spook? I was considering this rod recently 

Long as you don't try bombing it.

 

MK-705CB is rated to 3/4 oz

Super Spook is 7/8 oz

 

Try to cast too hard and you'll seriously overload the rod and maybe break it.

 

BTW: I toss my Super Spooks on a H/F...

[WRB]

Hard argue with the OP’s photo clearly 1/4oz- 1oz label on the rod.

Tom

[MN Fisher]

48 minutes ago, WRB said:

Hard argue with the OP’s photo clearly 1/4oz- 1oz label on the rod.

Tom

Then Dobyns needs to fix it's website.

https://dobynsrods.com/product/mk-705cb/

 

[Aaron_H]

1 hour ago, MN Fisher said:

Then Dobyns needs to fix it's website.

https://dobynsrods.com/product/mk-705cb/

 

 

I was curious about that pre-release, given that all of the 705CBs are rated to 1oz, with the picture in the OP I'm glad to see it is just a website error.

 

@Columbia Craw thank you for the impression. I have a Fury 705CB that I love for lipless fishing, but the grip is sometimes a little pinchy even with my XL sized hands. I've been tempted to pick up a Maverick for the extra give in the EVA foam grip.

[Cbump]

I have a Maverick 734c and it’s a great rod. I use It for spooks. 

[Columbia Craw]

2 hours ago, Cbump said:

I have a Maverick 734c and it’s a great rod. I use It for spooks. 

That would be the most effective model in any series for a Super Spook.

[Columbia Craw]

22 hours ago, evilcatfish said:

You think it could handle a full size super spook? I was considering this rod recently 

This simple answer is yes. I tied on a full ounce grass jig and made numerous casts. The load is of course longer as is the unload of the blank but the blank was responsive and casts were controlled and long.  Hook sets will require  some force. So, not the optimal but certainly doable.