Loomis/Dobyns

[Fat-G]

Out of these two rods, which would you take for fishing Rage Tail Craws and 7" Thumpers with 1/4 oz. tungsten weights? This will be my first $200+ rod. Reel will be spooled with 50/12 PowerPro (of course).

Loomis Mossyback BCR854

or

Dobyns Champion 704c

As for the reel, a Curado 200e7 if I get the Loomis, or a Citica 200e for the Dobyns.

I've also considered Falcon Cara T7s. Please feel free to suggest other rods in the $200-$250 range! Thanks guys.

[BASSclary]

Right now I'm looking to get a Cara t7 with a zillion for myself 

[hookingem]

St. Croix avid! 

[Fat-G]

Kinda cool that three kids under 18 are in the same post. Hahaha

[hookingem]

Kinda cool that three kids under 18 are in the same post. Hahaha

cause we all love to fish and stay on this site haha

EDIT: and we are all from Va

[HopelesslyAddicted]

Well Fat G you picked two fine rods and they would both do fine for what you intend to use them for.  But I would go with the Dobyns over the Mossyback.  Dobyns rods just "feel" better to me than Mossybacks.  Plus the warranty is a lot better then loomis now.

If you can get your hands on both do it so you can draw your own conclusions.

Otherwise Dobyns.

[Craiger12]

Well the E7 is going to be the better reel for this application IMO due to the faster retrieve, not to mention I much prefer the larger knobs of the Curado to those of the Citica. As for the rod, personal styling preferences would play a role for me (I hate split grips and prefer 7'3"+ rods for bottom cantact baits). However, I recommend the Dobyns over the Loomis for asthetics as well as performance in this case. I currently own 5 Dobyns rods (4 Champs and 1 Extreme) and I plan to pick up 2 more in the next few weeks. I am down to just one Loomis GLX at this point. I much prefer the feel of Dobyns rods over Loomis and really wouldn't consider buying a rod from any other company at this point.

[Fat-G]

Well Fat G you picked two fine rods and they would both do fine for what you intend to use them for. But I would go with the Dobyns over the Mossyback. Dobyns rods just "feel" better to me than Mossybacks. Plus the warranty is a lot better then loomis now.

If you can get your hands on both do it so you can draw your own conclusions.

Otherwise Dobyns.

Gahhh. I like the "classic" look of the Loomis. Plus I'm set on a Curado, which would look b-e-a-utiful on the Mossyback, especially with green braid.

I constantly have to remind myself to worry more about performance than looks, LOL.

[Fat-G]

Well the E7 is going to be the better reel for this application IMO due to the faster retrieve, not to mention I much prefer the larger knobs of the Curado to those of the Citica. As for the rod, personal styling preferences would play a role for me (I hate split grips and prefer 7'3"+ rods for bottom cantact baits). However, I recommend the Dobyns over the Loomis for asthetics as well as performance in this case. I currently own 5 Dobyns rods (4 Champs and 1 Extreme) and I plan to pick up 2 more in the next few weeks. I am down to just one Loomis GLX at this point. I much prefer the feel of Dobyns rods over Loomis and really wouldn't consider buying a rod from any other company at this point.

I'm getting a Curado. No doubt about that. I wonder how it would look on an Extreme? Nah, I can't even begin to think that way...

;D ;D ;D

[KYntucky Warmouth]

High Speed Zillion on a 7'MH Zillion

[David P]

Definitely Dobyns, and just save a bit extra for a Curado.  ;D

[Craiger12]

Well the E7 is going to be the better reel for this application IMO due to the faster retrieve, not to mention I much prefer the larger knobs of the Curado to those of the Citica. As for the rod, personal styling preferences would play a role for me (I hate split grips and prefer 7'3"+ rods for bottom cantact baits). However, I recommend the Dobyns over the Loomis for asthetics as well as performance in this case. I currently own 5 Dobyns rods (4 Champs and 1 Extreme) and I plan to pick up 2 more in the next few weeks. I am down to just one Loomis GLX at this point. I much prefer the feel of Dobyns rods over Loomis and really wouldn't consider buying a rod from any other company at this point.

I'm getting a Curado. No doubt about that. I wonder how it would look on an Extreme? Nah, I can't even begin to think that way...

;D ;D ;D

It would look great on a DX704c, and there's no way you would ever say, "Man, I wish I got the Champion instead of the Extreme."

[TBendBassin]

i prefer falcon t7's over my glx's.........

falcon t7 with a core

[Fat-G]

Definitely Dobyns, and just save a bit extra for a Curado. ;D

Well, here's what I figured.

Curado- $180 + Mossyback- $245 = $425. That's if I payed full price.

Curado-$130 + Dobyns DX 704C- $300 = $430. That's if I get the Curado lightly used. I might even be able to find an Extreme for cheaper.

So, I'll probably get the Extreme. I hope.  ;D

[Fat-G]

Well the E7 is going to be the better reel for this application IMO due to the faster retrieve, not to mention I much prefer the larger knobs of the Curado to those of the Citica. As for the rod, personal styling preferences would play a role for me (I hate split grips and prefer 7'3"+ rods for bottom cantact baits). However, I recommend the Dobyns over the Loomis for asthetics as well as performance in this case. I currently own 5 Dobyns rods (4 Champs and 1 Extreme) and I plan to pick up 2 more in the next few weeks. I am down to just one Loomis GLX at this point. I much prefer the feel of Dobyns rods over Loomis and really wouldn't consider buying a rod from any other company at this point.

I'm getting a Curado. No doubt about that. I wonder how it would look on an Extreme? Nah, I can't even begin to think that way...

;D ;D ;D

It would look great on a DX704c, and there's no way you would ever say, "Man, I wish I got the Champion instead of the Extreme."

From what I've heard Extremes feel like Jesus hand-built the rod for you.

;D ;D

[David P]

Well the E7 is going to be the better reel for this application IMO due to the faster retrieve, not to mention I much prefer the larger knobs of the Curado to those of the Citica. As for the rod, personal styling preferences would play a role for me (I hate split grips and prefer 7'3"+ rods for bottom cantact baits). However, I recommend the Dobyns over the Loomis for asthetics as well as performance in this case. I currently own 5 Dobyns rods (4 Champs and 1 Extreme) and I plan to pick up 2 more in the next few weeks. I am down to just one Loomis GLX at this point. I much prefer the feel of Dobyns rods over Loomis and really wouldn't consider buying a rod from any other company at this point.

I'm getting a Curado. No doubt about that. I wonder how it would look on an Extreme? Nah, I can't even begin to think that way...

;D ;D ;D

I have new Curado E7's on about 6 or 7 Extreme rods, they look pretty nice.

I'd go with the Dobyns and Curado, if you can't afford it, then maybe grab a Champion 704 or 734 instead and get the Curado. That would work too. But if you really want the top of the line, get that rod and get a Citica. I just prefer high speed reels.

You can get Curados for $145ish on Ebay.

[Fat-G]

Well the E7 is going to be the better reel for this application IMO due to the faster retrieve, not to mention I much prefer the larger knobs of the Curado to those of the Citica. As for the rod, personal styling preferences would play a role for me (I hate split grips and prefer 7'3"+ rods for bottom cantact baits). However, I recommend the Dobyns over the Loomis for asthetics as well as performance in this case. I currently own 5 Dobyns rods (4 Champs and 1 Extreme) and I plan to pick up 2 more in the next few weeks. I am down to just one Loomis GLX at this point. I much prefer the feel of Dobyns rods over Loomis and really wouldn't consider buying a rod from any other company at this point.

I'm getting a Curado. No doubt about that. I wonder how it would look on an Extreme? Nah, I can't even begin to think that way...

;D ;D ;D

I have new Curado E7's on about 6 or 7 Extreme rods, they look pretty nice.

I'd go with the Dobyns and Curado, if you can't afford it, then maybe grab a Champion 704 or 734 instead and get the Curado. That would work too. But if you really want the top of the line, get that rod and get a Citica. I just prefer high speed reels.

You can get Curados for $145ish on Ebay.

I thought about that too. I have many options right now lol. Curado/Extreme, Citica/Extreme, or I could get a Champion and a Citica and get the Citica tricked out.

Lots of options right now!

If you get the chance to snap a picture of a Curado/Extreme combo and post it, that would be sweet. 

[hookingem]

Let me know if your gonna buy a curado I might be able to help you out with one 

[David P]

Just took a few, here you go. Quality sucks on my cell, but hope it helps a bit.

[hookingem]

Just took a few, here you go. Quality sucks on my cell, but hope it helps a bit.

Purely amazing! If only I could shell out the money for that rod!

[David P]

Haha, thank you. I've got Stradics on my 2 Extreme Spinning rods, and reels not mounted on my 784 Extreme. They're awesome rods though.

[BASSclary]

Well Fat G you picked two fine rods and they would both do fine for what you intend to use them for. But I would go with the Dobyns over the Mossyback. Dobyns rods just "feel" better to me than Mossybacks. Plus the warranty is a lot better then loomis now.

If you can get your hands on both do it so you can draw your own conclusions.

Otherwise Dobyns.

Gahhh. I like the "classic" look of the Loomis. Plus I'm set on a Curado, which would look b-e-a-utiful on the Mossyback, especially with green braid.

I constantly have to remind myself to worry more about performance than looks, LOL.

Thats what I told her

And If I lived about 25 minutes more south we'd all be under 18, in the rishmond area, and all in one post.

[Fat-G]

Just took a few, here you go. Quality sucks on my cell, but hope it helps a bit.

Thank you sir! I think it would be sweet if I got a Champion 704c, then got a Citica painted to match it by Calfish over at TT. If I got some of the parts anodized blue, that would be sexy. Plus, I could get bearing/drag/handle upgrades.

Thanks for the pics!

[Fat-G]

Are the Champion rods black down the blank except for the silver part where the logo is? If they are is it the graphite-look or is it glossy?

[BassThumb]

I'd recommend the Dobyns with a $145 Curado from Ebay.  You might also be able to find a 2009 Revo STX that's still NIB for about $130.

The Dobyns Champion series rods are a good deal better than the GL Mossyback, and I own, use, and like both of these rods.