Dobyns vs falcon!?

[Ashboom]

Looking at either the dobyns colt or falcon hd for chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, c-rigs.. Nothing over 1/2 oz 

[NavyToad]

7’ M/H. Dobyns Heavy (4 power) is considered M/H by most people I know.

Take your pick - cork or EVA foam grip? Both are good choices in that price range.

[dodgeguy]

Definitely think my Dobyns are better than my falcons at the same price point.

[BrianMDTX]

15 minutes ago, dodgeguy said:

Definitely think my Dobyns are better than my falcons at the same price point.

I think my Falcon is better than my Dobyns (Lowrider vs Fury) at the same price point. The cork is infinitely better. I like them both but I’d give the nod to Falcon in this price range. No experience with rods of either costing less. 

[MontclairDave]

Don’t have any experience with Dobyns rods but love my Falcon HD. For $79 I can’t imagine a better bang-for-the-buck rod, especially for moving baits. I have the Medium and it has a great tip for target casting and handles smaller chatterbaits and spinnerbaits well. Even can handle small jigs and t rigs. But not a good heavy cover rod. I fish weed lanes and pockets so I don’t get too bogged down in slop. Good topwater also. Pretty sure it’s a moderate fast action. Rated at 1/4 to 3/4 but you’re really pushing its limits at 3/4. 

[Woody B]

I've got a Dobyns Colt 734.  I like it and catch quite a few bass on it.   I've used it for stuff as small as a Ott's Garage 4 (1/4 ounce) and stuff as heavy as a 1/2 ounce bladed jig + trailer.   

 

It's a little heavy, not action wise, but weight wise.  My 3 most used rods are it, a Lews MACH, and a Cashion Core.  It's heavier (weight wise) that either of those.  It's not a problem for me, it seems to be balanced well, just something to be aware of.  

 

I had one Falcon rod. I don't remember the name.  I broke it via stupidity before I could decided if I liked it or not.  It wasn't the rods fault.  I don't know what their warranty is but I wasn't going to get them replace a rod due to my stupidity even if it was under warranty.   

[MyKeyBe]

[ironbjorn]

Colts and Sierras are excellent moving bait rods. I vote Dobyns.

[OG Crankster]

100 percent Falcon.

[dodgeguy]

Both good rods. Both great service. I think Dobyns has the edge in service and balance. Can't really go wrong with either in any price range.