Dobyns DC744 vs 735

[Big_Easy_Bassin]

I’ve been having success flipping docks and lighter cover lay downs with a 1/2oz Missile Baits Ike’s Mini Flip Jig and some I tied myself on 7/16oz BOSS Finesse Flip jig heads with chunk trailers. Does the 744 have enough power or would the 735 be a better fit??

[Cbump]

735 for sure

[waymont]

4 hours ago, Big_Easy_Bassin said:

744

For dock and light cover, the 744 would be a better choice. The 735 is pretty beefy.

[Cbump]

I use a 746 for this. That’s how underpowered they fish to me. I don’t like wimpy rods. That’s why I chose the 5 power here. 

[Big_Easy_Bassin]

1 hour ago, Cbump said:

I use a 746 for this. That’s how underpowered they fish to me. I don’t like wimpy rods. That’s why I chose the 5 power here. 

I’m gonna go with the 735 and see how I like it. I know there’s a big difference in sensitivity, but if it handles anything like my FR735 it’ll be excellent. I used the Fury to flip a T-rig on the outside edges of grass mats with 1/2-3/4oz tungsten and it performed great. Might need two DC735’s lol. One for the docks with FC and one for the grass edges with braid. I have a Boom Boom DC766FLIP and it’s a lotttt more sensitive than my Fury's. 

[Scott804]

Don't got a 744 so I can't say, but I am glad you went 735. I really like that rod, it'll be a versatile tool too. It's great for buzzbaits. From 28" snakeheads to 21" bass, it feels like it just has a perfect tip for buzzbait bites whether they're smoking it or just coming up and swiping. Makes for an awesome summer time techniques rod. I have had multiple days this year where I go out and the 735 stays in my hand the entire time. From the buzzbait in the morning, to retying to a frog, to retying to a similar application to what you will be doing. Mostly a grass rod for me though, I have never seen how it acts with fluoro before but it's a darn good rod with some braid on it. "Beefy" is the perfect word to describe how it feels. 

 

Below, my 735c on the left 

[Columbia Craw]

The 744 is a very fast action. It locks up quick and translates to power. That’s why it’s referred to as the jig special. You can confidently fish frogs with it.