Dobyns 733 and 734 owners

[set_the_hook]

hey guys since i own both, i was wondering what more of you guys use these 2 rods for?

especially the 733. and wich do you think you use more?

[SoFlaBassAddict]

I've got a 733, waiting on my 734. I can honestly say I haven't found something I can't do with the 733. Obviously I'm not going to be flipping very heavy cover with that rod though. Otherwise, it's a fantastic rod for a lot of different techniques. I use it for shallow cranking as well. I'm in love with that rod.  I'll probably be getting a second 733 in the near future.  Very, very versatile stick.

[Micropterus salmoides]

I have two 734Cs and one 733C. I use the 734Cs for spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, swim jigs, chatterbaits, and have tried paddle tails. I use the 733C for Super Spooks, Sammy 115s & poppers (around vegetation), lipless crankbaits (vegetation). I definitely use the 734C more.

I originally bought one of each to find out which one I would prefer for spinnerbaits. I knew that I wanted the 734C for buzzbaits and the 733C for Super Spooks. I discovered that I liked the 734C better for spinnerbaits because it had the combination of a strong backbone yet a softer tip compared to other 4 power rods I've used, ie MBR844C GLX. The 733C is a great rod for spinnerbaits and I found that it cast 3/8 ouncers more easily, but I prefer a more powerful rod in part due to size of fish I catch as well as cover.

[piscicidal]

I've got a 733, waiting on my 734. I can honestly say I haven't found something I can't do with the 733. Obviously I'm not going to be flipping very heavy cover with that rod though. Otherwise, it's a fantastic rod for a lot of different techniques. I use it for shallow cranking as well. I'm in love with that rod. I'll probably be getting a second 733 in the near future. Very, very versatile stick.

Eric,

Is your Dobyns a Savvy or Champion? And how do you rate it with respect to your Crucials?

You and I usually agree on everything fishing, and I am in the market for a new rod...

[SoFlaBassAddict]

I picked up a Savvy, Mike. To be honest, I'm overly impressed with it. I wish I would have gone straight to the Dobyns when I bought rods earlier this year. It's got fantastic balance. Feels fantastic in the hands. It is definitely more sensitive than the Crucials and Avids that I've used. Not just a little, it is very noticeable. I don't see myself ditching my Crucial flippin stick or spinning rods yet, but I'm in the process of replacing my casting rods. I'm not sure if I want to make the jump to the Champions yet. I kind of like the 150-180 dollar market right now. From what I've been told, there is a slight difference between the Champion and the Savvy, but it's not a "huge" difference. The way it was explained to me is that the blanks are the same, the components are just better on the Champions. Better guide inserts, cork, the hook keeper is a better design, etc etc.

For the 170 bucks that the 733 runs, I don't think you can beat it in the price range. My next decision is to get a 734 or a 704. Who knows, I may just end up buying both of them and replacing another rod. We'll have to see about that one though. Next time I get a chance, we'll have to hook up so you can play around with it. Hit that golf course up over by your place or something.

[piscicidal]

Eric, that's good info.  Thanks. 

I threw my partner's Dobyns a little this weekend, but mostly on moving baits.  I'd love to try pitching jigs/beavers with 733/734 for awhile before pulling the trigger.