Powell Max vs Dobyns Champion XP

[Big_Easy_Bassin]

Thoughts on the Powell Max 735C vs. the Dobyns XP735C…. Trying to decide on my next purchase and hoping to get some input on these two. Looking for a new jig dock flipping rod. 

[optimator]

I've never fished either but Dobyns has THESE on sale for 199. Built on the XP blank. 

[Big_Easy_Bassin]

14 hours ago, optimator said:

I've never fished either but Dobyns has THESE on sale for 199. Built on the XP blank. 

Exactly what I was looking at on the Dobyns website. Leaning toward the Dobyns XP bc I like the full grip. I almost exclusively use Dobyns and Powell. I give Powell the upper hand when it comes to overall weight, but the Dobyns tend to have a bit more balance. Hoping someone who has had experience with both rods can give a bit more info on how they compare before I pull the trigger. 
 

PS… I also found the Powell Max 735C on sale for $180 lol. 

[rangerjockey]

I've fished a bunch of Dobyns. The Powell is a great rod. The 5 power in either is too tight for the dock flipping I do.   I have original Max 733  and I flip 1/2oz slab spoons with no issues in boat stalls

Unless your using a 6 inch spoon or a 3/4oz jig, I'd look at the 4 powers 

[Big_Easy_Bassin]

53 minutes ago, rangerjockey said:

I've fished a bunch of Dobyns. The Powell is a great rod. The 5 power in either is too tight for the dock flipping I do.   I have original Max 733  and I flip 1/2oz slab spoons with no issues in boat stalls

Unless your using a 6 inch spoon or a 3/4oz jig, I'd look at the 4 powers 

Planning on this being my heavy cover jig setup for 1/2oz and 5/8oz flipping jigs with bulkier trailers. We have a ton of grass down here in SE Louisiana so I was thinking the 5 power would be the right choice for docks with grass or brush. 
 

I have a Powell Diesel 723C that I use for 3/8oz jigs and 1/2oz compact/finesse jigs and I love it. Considering Dobyns has the 734 in the test cork lineup for $200 and I also found the Powell Max 734 on sale, picking up a 4 power and a 5 power might be an option.