Dobyns 765 & 766

[set_the_hook]

I'm Just wondering the tip difference in these 2 rods. Is the 766 that much heavier all around our just in the butt section? I'm wondering if pitching with lighter weights with a766 would be more difficult because of a 6 power Or is it a true 1/4oz tip?

[GLoomis711]

I'm not the biggest expert on these.

I did just recieve a 765 however, I don't have a 766.

After doing some research I'm pretty sure for pitching lighter baits, the 765 is the one.  With that said, I imagine it's okay with the 766 as well.

[BassThumb]

I don't have a 765, but I have a 766 and a 735. The 735 is a XF action so its not a fair comparison to the 765, which is a fast action.

I ordered the 766 used without ever having handled it, and at first I was thinking I made a big mistake and wished I had passed and bought a new 765. It felt like a broomstick and had a stiffer tip than any rod I'd ever owned. But I was immediately impressed with the light weight and balance of this rod, since most flip sticks seem cumbersome and tip-heavy to me.

But after flipping and pitching with it this summer, I realized it's actually a very versatile flippin' stick. It handles the lighter stuff like 3/8 oz jig/craw and 1/4-3/8 oz T-rigs surprisingly well. It's best suited for 1/2 oz jig and T-rigs and handles the 3/4 and 1oz weight without any strain.

This is my 5th flipping stick and the first one I'm happy with. It also doubles as a frog rod for fishing cover that's a little too heavy for the 735. The 766 has more than enough power for any cover in these MN waters, and that extra power came in handy last summer more often that I ever thought it would when I first pulled the rod from the shipping tube. It's a real joy to fish with and one of my favorite rods.

TackleTour has a similar thread from last November. This is a line from it that I found interesting.

"You can use the 766 where you would use the 765. You can't use the 765 all the places you can use the 766."

http://www.tackletour.net/TTForums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=54824

[jamarkwe]

I just bought the ss734c and ordered the ss766c....I hope I did not make a mistake myself... Worst case scenario I just bought myself a badazz froggin stick

I have never handle a dobyns rod before tonight, I'm just going with the advice dave p(the Dobyns master)gave me...

One thing I am for sure on is the 804 cb that i'm getting next...that thing is a freaking beast...

[set_the_hook]

I don't have a 765, but I have a 766 and a 735. The 735 is a XF action so its not a fair comparison to the 765, which is a fast action.

I ordered the 766 used without ever having handled it, and at first I was thinking I made a big mistake and wished I had passed and bought a new 765. It felt like a broomstick and had a stiffer tip than any rod I'd ever owned. But I was immediately impressed with the light weight and balance of this rod, since most flip sticks seem cumbersome and tip-heavy to me.

But after flipping and pitching with it this summer, I realized it's actually a very versatile flippin' stick. It handles the lighter stuff like 3/8 oz jig/craw and 1/4-3/8 oz T-rigs surprisingly well. It's best suited for 1/2 oz jig and T-rigs and handles the 3/4 and 1oz weight without any strain.

This is my 5th flipping stick and the first one I'm happy with. It also doubles as a frog rod for fishing cover that's a little too heavy for the 735. The 766 has more than enough power for any cover in these MN waters, and that extra power came in handy last summer more often that I ever thought it would when I first pulled the rod from the shipping tube. It's a real joy to fish with and one of my favorite rods.

TackleTour has a similar thread from last November. This is a line from it that I found interesting.

"You can use the 766 where you would use the 765. You can't use the 765 all the places you can use the 766."

http://www.tackletour.net/TTForums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=54824

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So if I'm looking to pitch anything from a 1/4oz tx rig and plastic to a senko and up to 1 oz should I go with a764 or 765?

[DTack]

For the two things you mentioned I would recommend the 765 personally.  This rod is very versatile for me and I feel that it would be for anyone.