Dobyns SS 704 or SS 734

[SoFlaBassAddict]

Hopefully one of you out there has some experience with both rods.  I'd assume the Champions fish very similar.  I'm wondering if theres any major difference between the two rods besides the three inches in length.  Sitting here trying to decide which one to order.  Thanks a bunch.

[IlliniMatt21]

I'm interested as well. Thinking of picking up a 704C pretty soon. I have no doubt it's a terrific rod, but it would be interesting if anyone had experience with it.

[breezy]

I would definitely like to hear this also, need a new jig rod and considering these. Possibly the 703/733. Really enjoy the Veritas I'm using but the reel seat aggravates me in cold weather and it's only a 6'6.

It's frustrating not being able to Dobyns handle the rods in person.

[David P]

Guys, also don't forget Cabellas is now carrying them as well, if you live near one your chances of handling one are now here!

  As for the rod, I'm a very firm believer in longer rods. Longer casting, more line moved on the hook set, and to me they just feel so much better. Helps me feel closer and more in control of my bait.

[BassThumb]

I don't know if this relates to the Savvy series, but in the Champion series, the 733 and 734 were intentionally built with slightly slower actions than the 703 and 704, with the 733/734 being intended for use with a variety of moving baits rather than bottom contact baits.

[bassfishin14]

my buddy owns the champion 734 and he loves it for jigs,texas rigs,small swimbaits,spinnerbaits, and buzzbaits. ive fished it a couple times and it does feel good. but i think youd be happy with the savvys. i like a longer rod for better hooksets,leverage,casting distance, ect. im 6'4" so tht plays a role in it. 

[SoFlaBassAddict]

Said hell with it and bought both.  Was having a hard time deciding between two 734's, one of each, or a 734 and 735.  I've already got a few rods here that are very similar to the 735's so I nixed that idea.  Going to use the 704 as a dedicated worm and jig rod.  The 733 I already have and the 734 will both be multi use rods.  I'm guessing 12 pound hybrid on the 33 and 15 pound on the 34.

I generally like having a longer rod.  But I do see the need for a shorter rod as well.  I'm replacing a 6'10" Crucial with the 704.  Decided that I should probably stick in the same basic length.

Now I just need to buy a 735 sometime in the future along with probably another 734.....Thank God this is the busy time of the year for my business.

[Fat-G]

Said hell with it and bought both. Was having a hard time deciding between two 734's, one of each, or a 734 and 735. I've already got a few rods here that are very similar to the 735's so I nixed that idea. Going to use the 704 as a dedicated worm and jig rod. The 733 I already have and the 734 will both be multi use rods. I'm guessing 12 pound hybrid on the 33 and 15 pound on the 34.

I generally like having a longer rod. But I do see the need for a shorter rod as well. I'm replacing a 6'10" Crucial with the 704. Decided that I should probably stick in the same basic length.

Now I just need to buy a 735 sometime in the future along with probably another 734.....Thank God this is the busy time of the year for my business.

Atta boy.