First Dobyns.. 2024

BigBites1 reply :

Thinking of getting my first Dobyns . Looking at the extreme line . Want it to be pretty versatile for Texas rig, Carolina , shallow cranks, primarily and frogs and the occasional spinner. Any suggestions for a casting rod ? Thinking or putting a chronarch ci4+ on it.

BrianinMD reply :

I have a DX742C paired with the CI+4 and love it. Would be a light for what you want to do, I would suggest a 3 or 4 weight in whatever length you prefer to use.

rippin-lips reply :

Dobyns rod powers run a bit light. Their 3 power or medium heavy is softer than most other companies medium heavy. Their 4 power is labeled as a heavy but more along the lines of other companies medium heavy. I have the 704dx and it's a very versatile rod. If I'm taking 1 rod that would be the one that I grab. It also happens to be for sale in the classifieds.

jbarnard reply :

a buddy has a 7'3'' savvy heavy and it feels like a good rod

DTack reply :

On 9/25/2015 at 12:29 AM, BigBites1 said:
Thinking of getting my first Dobyns . Looking at the extreme line . Want it to be pretty versatile for Texas rig, Carolina , shallow cranks, primarily and frogs and the occasional spinner. Any suggestions for a casting rod ? Thinking or putting a chronarch ci4+ on it.

If I were going to get one Extreme to basically do it all with, it would be a 744dx.

WPCfishing reply :

Look at Powell too. Better rod.

iabass8 reply :

I will echo the DX744 if going with just one. It's a very versitile stick.

benthinkin reply :

a timax is comparable. id check out a DX705c. and if u dont mind the length a DX784c too light for frogs but an awesome rod

fishindad reply :

On 9/25/2015 at 6:29 AM, WPCfishing said:
Look at Powell too. Better rod.

Interesting statement. Are you saying you've fished a Champion Extreme and (I'll assume) the Powell TiMax and the Powell is better than the Extreme? In what ways do you think it is it a better rod?

WPCfishing reply :

On 9/25/2015 at 7:50 AM, fishindad said:
Interesting statement. Are you saying you've fished a Champion Extreme and (I'll assume) the Powell TiMax and the Powell is better than the Extreme? In what ways do you think it is it a better rod?

My mistake... I was not considering the extreme..

May not be a bad idea to look at a few rods if you're going to spend that much for a rod.

Is the extreme made in the USA?

fishindad reply :

Thanks, I'm always looking out for better gear at equivalent price points. AFAIK the Dobyns rods are still being made in South Korea. By now, most know the made in US sticks. As I've said many times before, I've fished a long time and no factory rod has yet topped the original GLX with Wiebe handles, on both spinning and casting. Wish I would have bought a stable of MBR and SJRs. For now, it's Dobyns and St Croix.

To the OP take the advice above and go with the DX744.

WPCfishing reply :

On 9/25/2015 at 9:15 AM, fishindad said:

Thanks, I'm always looking out for better gear at equivalent price points. AFAIK the Dobyns rods are still being made in South Korea. By now, most know the made in US sticks. As I've said many times before, I've fished a long time and no factory rod has yet topped the original GLX with Wiebe handles, on both spinning and casting. Wish I would have bought a stable of MBR and SJRs. For now, it's Dobyns and St Croix.

To the OP take the advice above and go with the DX744.

I've been interested in the ALX rods. USA made blanks by Hydra.

ALX is owned by Hydra.

MidwestF1sh reply :

I would be very interested to hear how the timax compared. I have a hard time believing there's a better rod out there for under $200 than Powell but it'd be nice to hear how their top of the line stuff compares to the higher priced gear.

kickerfish1 reply :

I would say like anything else, weight of baits used would come into play some. A DX744 or 745 would work depending upon the "other" factors. Also I think a Champion 734 would make a good choice if you wanted to opt for a versatile Dobyns rod without a bigger price tag.

Dobyns makes a good rod, backed by a good warranty, and has excellent customer service. I have 5 and never an issue.

Mike2841 reply :

On 9/25/2015 at 9:22 AM, WPCfishing said:

I've been interested in the ALX rods. USA made blanks by Hydra.

ALX is owned by Hydra.

Hydra blanks are phenomenal blanks, but the cork they use on their factory rods is garbage. If I were to get another one I'd have a custom one built (just my opinion)

For anyone with a 744 how are they with jigs 3/8 to 1/2. I'm torn between a 744 or getting another alx deputy or dragger

BigBites1 reply :

On 9/25/2015 at 9:52 AM, kickerfish1 said:

I would say like anything else, weight of baits used would come into play some. A DX744 or 745 would work depending upon the "other" factors. Also I think a Champion 734 would make a good choice if you wanted to opt for a versatile Dobyns rod without a bigger price tag.

Dobyns makes a good rod, backed by a good warranty, and has excellent customer service. I have 5 and never an issue.

Thanks! What are the other Dobyns you own?

BigBites1 reply :

On 9/25/2015 at 9:15 AM, fishindad said:

Thanks, I'm always looking out for better gear at equivalent price points. AFAIK the Dobyns rods are still being made in South Korea. By now, most know the made in US sticks. As I've said many times before, I've fished a long time and no factory rod has yet topped the original GLX with Wiebe handles, on both spinning and casting. Wish I would have bought a stable of MBR and SJRs. For now, it's Dobyns and St Croix.

To the OP take the advice above and go with the DX744.

I have St. Croix avid now but though I would try something different out. Nothing wrong at all with the croix just change of pace

kickerfish1 reply :

I have handled and fished quite a few however I just have 5 left.

DX703

DX742

Champion 705cb glass

734 Savvy

735 Savvy

benthinkin reply :

On 9/25/2015 at 9:24 AM, MidwestF1sh said:
I would be very interested to hear how the timax compared. I have a hard time believing there's a better rod out there for under $200 than Powell but it'd be nice to hear how their top of the line stuff compares to the higher priced gear.

They are very comparable, however I would lean toward dobyns because Powell discontinued the TiMax and the warranty sucks, If you break a timax you get a Max 3D as a replacement.

BassThumb reply :

Champion 734 735

Extreme 744 745

Those are my favorite in the line. They'd all be a great fit for you.

Given those lures you mentioned, you might be better off with two rods, both a 4 and a 5 power. Perhaps it'd be worth considering two Champions (734/5) and two lesser-priced reels (Citicas or Curados).

WPCfishing reply :

On 9/25/2015 at 9:56 AM, Mike2841 said:

Hydra blanks are phenomenal blanks, but the cork they use on their factory rods is garbage. If I were to get another one I'd have a custom one built (just my opinion)

For anyone with a 744 how are they with jigs 3/8 to 1/2. I'm torn between a 744 or getting another alx deputy or dragger

Have you used a Toad Face?

Mike2841 reply :

On 9/25/2015 at 12:59 PM, WPCfishing said:
Have you used a Toad Face?

Only have a deputy, I was thinking of jumping right to the dragged to bomb 1/2 football jigs from shore.

CTGalloway21 reply :

I have both the DX744 and DX 745

For texas rigs, jigs under 1/2oz, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, etc. I use the 744

For jigs over 1/2oz or fishing heavier type cover, I use the 745

DTack reply :

On 9/25/2015 at 9:56 AM, Mike2841 said:

Hydra blanks are phenomenal blanks, but the cork they use on their factory rods is garbage. If I were to get another one I'd have a custom one built (just my opinion)

For anyone with a 744 how are they with jigs 3/8 to 1/2. I'm torn between a 744 or getting another alx deputy or dragger

744dx is my favorite jig rod I've ever used. 3/8 is my most common size and I will go up to 3/4 and 1oz in open water. I love the rod overall and it shines for me once a fish is hooked up. I guess the rod "casts" well but I don't really know too much about that... I learn to cast with whatever rod I'm throwing a bait on. I'm more concerned about what is going to happen when I hook a 5-10lb bass. I don't really care about how a rod presents a bait for me, I will do that part. I want it to help me land a fish.

Boonie Vang reply :

I bought a DX744 used from another website and that thing is amazing, I have it paired with my premier gen3 and its a destryoer

sofarfrome reply :

I own a Dobyns Champ Cast Rod 7'3" MH XF FH 735 and a Dobyns Extreme Cast Rod 7'3" MH XF FH 735. Both are amazing rods. Frankly, I like the Extreme better than the G-Loomis GLX Jig & Worm Rod I have. And it is excellent for throwing frawgs and heavier jigs and such.

BigBites1 reply :

Just ordered a 744 to try out. Thanks everyone for you input. Now just to decide what to get next ....

BassThumb reply :

On 9/28/2015 at 5:00 AM, BigBites1 said:
Just ordered a 744 to try out. Thanks everyone for you input. Now just to decide what to get next ....

Good choice. I'd have a hard time imaging you won't be pleased with it.

g man reply :

Nice choice BigBites1. I fish nothing but Dobyn's anymore and love my 744dx! I started out with the champion 765 for throwing the Calif swimjig rod after fishing with Matt Allen up on Clear Lake. I liked it so much I sold all my other rods and replaced them with Dobyn's. I mostly throw big swimbaits and Calif swimjigs; with about 60% of my bass over 6lbs coming on the Calif swimjig. I have stuck countless bass in the 6 to 9lb range with a few over 10lbs on my Dobyn's rods and love the way they pin the big girls and keep them pinned. I also love the way Dobyn's swimbait rods load up and cast baits like the Hudds on up to the Hinkle trout a country mile! My 744dx is a "sic" rod that I use for flukes, spinnerbaits, frogs etc.. and also handles the big girls. My son just bought that exact rod last week after I told him how much I liked mine. Besides everything I have said already one of the other main reasons I switched to Dobyn's is their customer service and warranty.....they are the nicest people and are a family run business! g man

BigBites1 reply :

On 9/29/2015 at 8:11 PM, g man said:
Nice choice BigBites1. I fish nothing but Dobyn's anymore and love my 744dx! I started out with the champion 765 for throwing the Calif swimjig rod after fishing with Matt Allen up on Clear Lake. I liked it so much I sold all my other rods and replaced them with Dobyn's. I mostly throw big swimbaits and Calif swimjigs; with about 60% of my bass over 6lbs coming on the Calif swimjig. I have stuck countless bass in the 6 to 9lb range with a few over 10lbs on my Dobyn's rods and love the way they pin the big girls and keep them pinned. I also love the way Dobyn's swimbait rods load up and cast baits like the Hudds on up to the Hinkle trout a country mile! My 744dx is a "sic" rod that I use for flukes, spinnerbaits, frogs etc.. and also handles the big girls. My son just bought that exact rod last week after I told him how much I liked mine. Besides everything I have said already one of the other main reasons I switched to Dobyn's is their customer service and warranty.....they are the nicest people and are a family run business! g man

Thanks ! Which other rods did you get ? I have the itch to buy more and I haven't even got this one yet . All The positive stuff people are telling me about this rod is getting me excited like a little kid to go fishing now

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