Dobyns 795 - single hook swimbaits or treble hook?

[jdr99a]

I’m in the market for a swimbait rod specifically for single hook soft swimbaits is the dobyns fury 795 rod a good fit for that application or is that more of the treble hooked hard baits? Any recommendations for an entry level (say $150ish) single hook swimbait rod?

[NorcalBassin]

795 is a nice rod for wakes, rats, magnum topwaters, magdrafts, and mid-sized glides. Single hook is a different story but depends on what you're wanting to throw. It would do fine with a 68 Hudd or burrito, but I wouldn't recommend it for anything larger than that.

[softwateronly]

I've had the same experience as @NorcalBassin with the 795.  

 

scott

[jdr99a]

Thanks for the replies. I’m really looking at baits the size of the burrito or magdraft. I’m not planning on using it for the really big baits. 

[WRB]

IMO the Dobyns FR795SB is marginal for top hook swimbaits exceeding 2 oz.

Irod IRG783SB Jr Swimbiat is MH and about 1/2 power stronger and can hook set top hook swimbaits 2 1/2 oz and cast treble hook wakes and Swimbaits to 3 oz effectively, cost $150.

Tom

[softwateronly]

This rod keeps surprising me at what it can do.  It's quickly moving up my list as a favorite big bait rod.  I've lob/launched 4.5oz 8" spro swimbaits no problem, but I really dig it for the 6" burrito, more than enough backbone to thump em when slow rolling.  Even flipped and frogged a bit with it last summer, super versatile.

 

https://www.digitaka.com/item/29/6/5/4573236260358

 

scott

[webertime]

If you can find a previous generation MOJO Bass or Blue Label Bass X 710Hf (1-4oz NOT THE .75 TO 3oz model).  Great jig hook rods for $~100