Midnight Splash2 Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 I just got the Avid but am thinking about possibly upgrading with these memorial day sales and selling my Avid. This rod would be paired with a Pflueger Patriarch on Power Pro 50lb braid . I want to use this exclusively for 1/8oz Texas rigged plastics, mainly Brush Hogs. Ive never used a Dobyns or a split grip but have heard great things about them from different forums. My main concern is sensitivity. Is the Dobyns 703c a more sensitive rod than the Avid? BTD has the Dobyns for $192 shipped. Quote
Fat-G Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 Dobyns should be more sensitive. I would seriously recommend selling it and upgrading to a Champion 704c. You will come to appreciate the added power. Quote
johnD. Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 Throwing a 1/8th oz t.rig with a 703c sounds about right. Where are you seeing $192 shipped ? You mean $129 right ? Quote
Midnight Splash2 Posted May 30, 2011 Author Posted May 30, 2011 Copied and pasted from BTD Sale Price: $191.99 You Save: $48.00 (20 %) Is someone else selling them for 129? Quote
johnD. Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 Copied and pasted from BTD Sale Price: $191.99 You Save: $48.00 (20 %) Is someone else selling them for 129? My fault lol , I was looking at the Savy rods.. Quote
BassThumb Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 I have the Avid you own(7' MH/F), and also some Dobyns Champions. The Champions are quite a bit more sensitive than Avids. They are just a better overall rod. I don't own a 703C or 704C, but I have handled them. The 704C is more comparable in power to the Avid 7' MH/F. I'm not sure if you want the same power as the Avid, but the 703C would be a drop in power. Quote
Midnight Splash2 Posted May 30, 2011 Author Posted May 30, 2011 I went ahead and ordered the Champion. I cant wait to test it out. Quote
Midnight Splash2 Posted May 30, 2011 Author Posted May 30, 2011 I have the 7' MF Avid not the MH. I was looking for comparable power, so the 703 should do. Quote
BassThumb Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 I have the 7' MF Avid not the MH. I was looking for comparable power, so the 703 should do. Sorry, I misread the title. Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted May 31, 2011 Super User Posted May 31, 2011 There is no wat a 703 is "comparable" in power to a St Croix M power. The 703 is a MH, it is a little under the SC MH but the 704 is more powerful. Quote
Midnight Splash2 Posted May 31, 2011 Author Posted May 31, 2011 So what would you say is the closest in the Dobyns to a St Croix M? St Croix rods are underrated. There M is like a MH to most other brands. Quote
BassThumb Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 Here's the specs on the two. They are nearly the same, regardless of the medium or medium heavy designation. I think that's about as close as you're going to get. AVC70MF - 7', 10-17lb, 1/4-5/8oz, Med/Fast 703C - 7', 10-17lb, 1/4-3/4oz, Med Hvy/Fast Quote
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