Dobyns champion extreme HP

[Backroad Angler]

Hello,

Does anyone have any experience with the 703C or 743C Rod of this line up? I have been using Dobyns for a bit, I have rods from the furry, Sierra, and champion Xp. Wondering how the extreme HP users feel about it.

thanks

 

[PBBrandon]

I have a 743c and it’s a great rod. Definitely a step up from Sierras and Champ XPs. A mile ahead of Fury’s

 

I have a shallow spool Alphas SV on mine and it makes for a killer weightless senko rod

[scbassin]

I have 3 743C FH with Shimano Scorpion 71 XG's on them.  These are excellent rods & have good sensitivity.  You can not go wrong with that rod

[badfish79]

I use my DX743C for finesse jigs and 1/4oz t-rigs. Its way more sensitive for bottom contact than my DC rods.

 

I had an NRX+ 843 which was super sensitive, but the DX743 isnt far behind. They arent neck and neck, but for the cost difference, the DX is great deal.

[Backroad Angler]

Thank you for yalls replies, just curious do you guys have the full grip or split grips?

[woolleyfooley]

I have a dobyns 745 champion extreme. The old version, not the HP but I absolutely love it. I use 25lb tatsu fluorocarbon. It’s a bit on the lighter side for a mag heavy but it can handle 3/8oz Texas rigs all the up to 1 and 1/2 oz punching rigs. Hell, I’ve even thrown weightless senkos on this rig! The action is more moderate than other fast action rods which I really love.

 

I’m planning on buying an HP to dedicate to weightless senkos, wacky rigs, light Texas rigs and other light stuff. Not sure which model to go with. I’ll definitely be following this thread. Hope my input was somewhat helpful!

[badfish79]

56 minutes ago, Backroad Angler said:

Thank you for yalls replies, just curious do you guys have the full grip or split grips?

I'm a full grip guy. I wish the DX703C came with a full grip. That would be the perfect rod to me.

[Choporoz]

6 minutes ago, woolleyfooley said:

I have a dobyns 745 champion extreme. .... The action is more moderate than other fast action rods which I really love.

 

I have DX744.  I also found it to be more moderate...which I really did NOT love.  Great spinnerbait rod...hated it for jigs that I intended it for.  

  Kistler Heliums now serve almost all of my bottom contact needs, from 1/8 to 1 1/4.

[Columbia Craw]

I have one of each.  Light, sensitive and really well balanced. Both are split grip. The 743 is my Senko rod but it can handle a myriad of baits.  I throw 1/4 oz football head Hula Grubs with the 703. 

[Backroad Angler]

I'm torn from picking the 7'4 or 7'0 for casting length now, thoughts?

[PBBrandon]

743 for slightly more distance, 703 for slightly better accuracy. 
 

I regularly pitch senkos in tight areas with the 743 though. Just a little easier with a shorter rod. No wrong answer there

[Backroad Angler]

Went for the 743C FH

Thank you all for your help.

[PBBrandon]

5 hours ago, Backroad Angler said:

Went for the 743C FH

Thank you all for your help.

Excellent rod, I’m sure you’ll love it

[TimmyTrickWorm]

I think you'll be super happy with the DX743FH. That was the first DX I bit the bullet on and its been super versatile with great balance and sensitivity. I'll throw anything from a 1/8 oz shaky head with a trick worm, to a 3/8 oz finesse jig on it. Enjoy!

[Backroad Angler]

Pulled an audible, after talking to staff at ALF and Dobyns, switched and went with the 744.

[TimmyTrickWorm]

The 744 is also incredible haha can’t go wrong either way!

[woolleyfooley]

On 9/5/2024 at 6:30 PM, Backroad Angler said:

Pulled an audible, after talking to staff at ALF and Dobyns, switched and went with the 744.

Congrats! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. What do you plan on using it for?

[Backroad Angler]

1 hour ago, woolleyfooley said:

Congrats! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. What do you plan on using it for?

Thank you! I plan on using it for heavier T rigs, 1/4oz-3/8oz. Worms, crawdads, and creature baits.

[woolleyfooley]

21 hours ago, Backroad Angler said:

Thank you! I plan on using it for heavier T rigs, 1/4oz-3/8oz. Worms, crawdads, and creature baits.

Sounds like a great use for that rod! Hope you enjoy it! 👍

[woolleyfooley]

Sorry to revive an old thread, but does anyone know how the 743 would be for weightless senkos and flukes? Possibly even wacky rigged senkos?

[PBBrandon]

 

37 minutes ago, woolleyfooley said:

Sorry to revive an old thread, but does anyone know how the 743 would be for weightless senkos and flukes? Possibly even wacky rigged senkos?

Never thrown em wacky or flukes on mine but the 743 is deadly with a weightless t-rigged senko