Best Jig Rod Available

[Craiger12]

I don't disagree, wholly, just in part. I really feel like the 784 is more powerful for the long haul than the 745 and I think a lot of that is from the portion of the rod from about 6" in front of the seat all the way down. I think you'll stop more with the 745, but you get in a tough spot and you can apply more pressure with the 784, even though it's slightly longer. Definite advantage for deep jigs, the tip speed generates tremendous force on the hook-set; a disadvantage of the NRX, sometimes. But then, the NRX is so light and powerful that you don't miss the extra length. To say the 745 is slightly more moderate is an accurate statement, for that matter, there's no better way to describe it. I think some of that, though, comes from the length difference in the two. Then again, the 784 is more powerful in the lower third of the rod and the 745 seems to carry significantly more power in the upper two thirds of the blank, if anything, it might be more even, in terms of where the rod loads....

Anyhow, the rods you're looking at are both superb rods, all three if you count the NRX in there.

If this is the case, then I'm very happy I went with the DX784 instead of the DX745.

[Fat-G]

Just woke up from a 7 hour afterschool nap and I'm about to go back to sleep, but in short, Hooligan's advice is spot on as usual. I think we really need a 785 or an 805 in a casting model as well haha.

[Fat-G]

I should also add that I was looking for a do-it-all jig rod and the 745 seemed to fit that bill for me. I tend to like a stouter rod than most for jig fishing. To me the 745 feels perfect with a 1/2 oz. jig and Rage Lobster trailer. Was throwing the same jig with a Sr. Paca Chunk the other day and there was a lot less drag and the jig felt lighter, in that case I would have preferred the 784, but I rarely (rarely meaning never, there just isn't a Bama Craw Lobster) fish Paca Chunks.

[flippin and pitchin]

It's interesting you read the opinions on the various Dobyns models because I just ordered the DX784. My buddy got his in April and I was able to fish it for a couple of hours. I really fell in love with this rod. I guess in several months I can give a better evaluation. The sensitivity and the balance won me over. It just doesn't feel like a 7'8" rod.

[piscicidal]

UPDATE: After some consideration I decided to go with the Dobyns 745DX. It arrived yesterday and so far I love it. Got to use it a little bit today. Cant wait to stick a hawg on it. Thanks for all the comments everybody.

[jignfule]

The MBR 844 GLX has always been my favorite Jig rod.

[motodmast]

bringing back an old thread, how are you liking that 745 now that youve fished it for a year? really really considering getting it or the 784

[lmbfisherman]

My best jig rod is the the GLX 894C - love it!  Best Jig Rod I've ever used. 

[bassin227]

I really like the Denali rosewood multipurpose 7'4 MH rod. To me that is one of the best out there. Also the 7'2 rosewood worm and jig rod would be another good one. Be on the lookout at Icast for what Denali has coming new!

[buzzfrog]

*** or cashon. If I could all my rods would be them

[buzzfrog]

*** or cashon. If I could all my rods would be them

[sarcazmo]

I havent had enough time fishing my DX744 and 745 to have concrete opinions of them but I'm underwhelmed currently.

 

I have 2 alx rods that I'm hoping to take out next week that match up spec wise to the dobyns.  Hope to have some better opinions then.