I am inclined to disagree with these speculations but was wondering if anyone can enlighten me on what makes the blanks more sensitive and worth the extra $70? How does the 744c do atthrowing 1/4oz jigs? SK Hack Attack) youpossibly willwant a heavier rod . Both of the 3 power spinning and casting are excellent for a weightless Senko. I am not a fan of ST Croix rods anymore, so I sold off all of mine in favor of purchasing Dobyns, Powell, and Irod. Please comment if you have any experience with some of these rods or if you had any other suggestions! Rick, I have a Fury 705 and a Fury 735 and while both rods are very good, the 705 is no where close to the 735. I do own several Champions however and they are awesome!! If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. The tip on the 4 power at least in the Sierra and Fury line is a little stiffer and on the 3 power is a little slower so you can fish treble hooks as well as weightless soft plastics on that. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. You need the 684. Any major differences between the Sierra vs the champion xp in the 702 model Logged zippyduck Community Diplomat Posts: 10,306 Location: Butler, Pa. Dobyns Rods Sierra Trout & Panfish Series Spinning Rods Ultralight Rods. Avid's are sure nice though. Upload or insert images from URL. 530-671-1989 THX A TON GUYS!!!! The M/H fished closer to a medium & the heavy closer to a M/H. November 28, 2020 in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots. L. Lee Finlay OP. It's all relative Dobyns just has so many great options, but the Champion XP line up gets my vote! 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If you could get your hands on a Kaden 713, that might be even better because they have faster tips, that's the only thing I would worry about with a Champion 703c and especially a Sierra 703c, is that they are too soft for jigs, the Fury 703c is faster, but doesn't have the sensitivity as those. Weightless Wacky Rig - Zoom Finesse Trick worms or Roboworms. The 733 I throw chatterbaits,spinnerbaits, mid size keitechs, heavier wire shaky heads, t rigged senkos, even used it to vertically fish jigging raps for walleyes before. It has a faster action than the Sierra and it's definitely noticeably more sensitive. If you're looking for sensitivity for something like a bottom contact rod, I'd recommend the Sierra or Champ, whichever you can afford. Weatherford, TX. Can't help much with the original question, but I use a Sierra 704c for 1/4-3/8 jigs. I prefer ML to M because it's a bit more fun to fight the small fish in this little pond and it's also easier to throw some of the weightless plastics. Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. Cause all other components seem to be identical. Balance is more important than weight. I have a 715C that I have a jig tied onto. Although, I do not use it for jigs. @newyorktoiowa57Orochii xx gen 2, its become my most used rod, fantastically versatile,I can go from jigs n t-rigs to trebled lures, ridiculously good taper, it hasplenty ofpower for jigs andyet enough bend to protect trebles, I throw the 110 size whopper plopper on it quite a bitand the 5.8 beast hook rigged keitech. It's a power house rod. Id get the Sierra 705 if you are gonna use it as a frog rod. Both are excellent in their own right but the Champions are a step above. Free shipping. braid mainline on a bait cast reel . I see it rating starts right at 1/4oz,I mostly throw 1/4 and 3/8 finesse, pitching and swimjigs. My wife says she is gonna leave me if I go fishing one more time..lord how I will miss that woman. Copyright 1997-2023 The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide LLC All rights reserved. If you are just looking for an all around utility rod then try the 734 in any series except the Extremes those start with a 743. New to this forum but have been fishing dobyns rods for 2 years now and love them. I know I said this rod is better for bottom contact baits vs the Sierra, but the 733c is an amazing rod for 4.8 Keitech's on a 5/0 Owner Flashy Swimmer. Home / Rods / The Dobyns CHAMPION XP Series / Champion XP Casting / DC 703C DC 703C $ 259.99 Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 9 customer ratings ( 9 customer reviews) Add to cart More Information Reviews (9) WARNING - CA PROP 65 DC 735C SH - Dobyns Rods When Fishing is More Than Just a Hobby! and our How do you like it? Very nice choice. Very light and powerful. I'd highly recommend the Champion XP! If you're really wanting a jig rod, the Champion 744c would be better than both of those, unless you like a little softer tip for jigs, and a more versatile rod then the 734 would be the way to go. We're always happy to talk fishing rods. That is pretty much what I am going to use it for tubes, grubs, and small paddletails. Champion XP Series rods feature proprietary high modulus graphite blanks, Fuji Alconite guides, Kevlar wrapping, Fuji graphite reel seats and AA-grade Portugal cork. Both rods compliment each other very nicely. February 18, 2017 in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots. The feedback has been exceptional and Dobyns is happy to introduce a new series of rods. I have a 733 Fury that I only occasionally use for lighter moving baits, not enough backbone to drive a non-exposed hook. No doubt about it, get the 684 for the baits you are describing. The Sierra series is slightlyslower thanthe Champion and Fury but sensitivity is very very good. If I could only choose one it would be the Sierra. Like the guy above said. The 735 is Med/Hvy in Pitch/Flip category. My budget is about $300 for the combo if I buy a new reel. Unless you really don't want casting, in which case sure get two spinning rods. With that being said, the 733C is great for just about everything I throw from 1/8 ounce texas rigged senkos to 3/8 ounce spinnerbaits. The weight on the 733sf is 4.84 oz, and the 733c is 4.92 oz. The brainchild of the Wests all-time leading money winner, Gary Dobyns, the Champion XP Series Casting Rods are not just made for a specific technique, each rod is built for improving and maximizing your effectiveness with that given technique. I use the shorter Sierra's when I am fishing in the Cypress tree's & the longer Champion in the grass & on the flats fishing Senko's. Get one spinning and one casting. It doesn't matter whether you get the savvy, champion, champ XP, or the extreme. There are many great rods out there, but if you want a solid brand that excels in even the starter rod price point Dobyns is the way to go. I feel the tip is slightly too soft and slow for me. The balance was about perfect. I bought to skip under docks but I tried fishing other methods. For instance a 5 power Flippin Stick is Med/Hvy in Flip/Pitch category. My only concern is with the 683 is that if it really fishes more like a medium, that I can't rip my jigs and spinnerbaits out of the weeds as easily as I probably could with the 684, but with the 684 I'm more or less concerned the tip isn't as soft as the 683's that when I get a bite on a topwater those treble hooks don't get ripped right outta their mouths. I purchased 2 Sierra rods for my grandson. Either will work for what you ask about. The balance and feel in your hand is similar, however the Sierra is much more sensitive than the Fury. I'm just a fully satisfied Dobyns customer. both champion series. I did save $40.00 on my Sierra rod, so every now and then you can find some good deals online. Bad shoulders lead me to look for a better option to reduce fatigue. I really enjoy throwing lighter scroungers on it too. DFW. If it's worth the money or not is up to you, but I layout all. Home / The Dobyns Champion XP Series The new standard for sensitivity, strength, weight and balance and now featuring Fuji Guides! Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. I just got a 733C F/H and I am very very impressed with the rod. Gender: Dobyns, Daiwa, LSCR, Nutech, Keitech, Yamamoto #13 January 05, 2021, 06:41:29 PM Quote from: jchez444 on January 05, 2021, 05:49:25 PM Just IMHO. On the water this thing did not disappoint. Check with Dobyns store (call them), they may have what you want at a reduced price! Give me an email at fishnkamp@comcast.net. By swapping bait cast reels between FC , braid or even mono main lines can add versatility to the Sierra 734c. I like them both but the solid feel of the arc when I've got a fish on the line with the glass has made me a convert. OP. Like I said I intend to purchase a SA 703SF in the very near future. Display as a link instead, Home / Rods / The Dobyns CHAMPION XP Series / Champion XP Frogs, Pitch & Flip / DC 735C SH DC 735C SH $ 269.99 Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 10 customer ratings ( 10 customer reviews) Add to cart More Information Reviews (10) WARNING - CA PROP 65 One other thing that played a role for me was the fact Dobyns is less expensive on the replacement cost and since I can do stupid things from time to time this is a nice thing. Scan this QR code to download the app now. I guess you are gonna have to learn to deal with your gorilla hook sets. They then added the Sierra ($159 and up) and then added the Fury ($109 and up) to fill in some gaps and expand their audience. Not my usual consideration. The 744C is very fast and is a jig special. But, they each have a category. The balance point was just ahead of the blank just ahead of the threaded part of the handle. A 5 power in a crank bait rod is a Med/Hvy also but in Cranking category. I get this question a ton. For the weight range specified, the 734C would be a better match. with #15 lb. Pasted as rich text. Comments: I picked up the 744C " Jig Special " and it's fantastic. Does anyone here have personal experience with some of these rods? These rods are freakin good in all aspects, not amazing, not the best but good everywhere. I have a Sierra SA 703Cand a Fury FR 705CB,I've been happy with both of them. I received a reply that they have had much imput on how versatile this rod is.. Don't 'heave-ho' when setting treble luresan easy sweep should be more than enough with good, sharp hooks. The new, top-of-the-line Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Full Handle Casting Rods feature key upgrades and enhancements for technique-specific performance you have to feel to believe. He liked the Savvy standard guide rods a lot. Talk about coincidence. It's worth the additional investment. Dobyns Sierra 683CF Casting Rod with Daiwa Tatula 100 w/ 30 lb braid 8 or 10 lb leader - Used for 1/8oz weighted Texas Rigs or Finesse Jigs. Equipped with premium lightweight Fuji reel seats as well, each rod also now features high quality AA cork full grip handles for all day comfort. Hey guys I own the Champion DC 705C and I bought it for frog duty. My friend Kris is replacing mostof his other rods with Dobyns Fury, and they are really nice rods, but my Champs are a world above them.The Sierras are only a tick slower in action and if you never fishthe same rod in bothlines you will never no it. DC 703C - Dobyns Rods When Fishing is More Than Just a Hobby! If dobyns only sold 5 rods this would be on the list. I am currently trying to unload a couple folding knives to fund new rods. For more information, please see our In my opinion this is the rod you are looking for. You cannot paste images directly. 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Pasted as rich text. I also used it to throw the Plopper 130 and it flings that heavy lure effortlessly. So for $170 are these solid or should I look else where? If I were to get the same medium heavy fast in the sierra or champion series, will they still have a similar feel? Can't wait to catch more fish on it. It's becoming my favorite and for good cause. You can't really go wrong with any of them. Evgen if you did you will not be disappointed. Fish them side by side and it's not hard discern that. Clear editor. Is the Sierra 705c as light as the Champion 705c? Bad Behavior has blocked 1137 access attempts in the last 7 days. Delivering top-of-the-line performance like only Dobyns Rods can, no expense was spared with the . Fishing heavy cover with frogs, go to at least the 735. Dobyns Rods Champion XP Series Spinning Rods 1-Piece Tournament Bass Fishing Rod. Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Full Handle Casting Rods, Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Split Grip Casting Rods, Dobyns Champion XP Crankbait Casting Rods, Dobyns Champion XP Full Grip Casting Rods, Dobyns Champion XP Glass Crankbait Casting Rods, Dobyns Champion XP Oversize Swimbait Casting Rods, Dobyns Champion XP Split Grip Casting Rods, Copyright Tackle Warehouse. Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. & 1/2 oz. Pasted as rich text. I feel the dobyns 3 is closer to a medium than a MH in the fury line. We put the 735C in this category because it's truly a frogging, Pitch/Flip rod and since the 734C is not, this confuses people. I have a Fury 703c and it's very versatile for any lure in those weights. March 10, 2020 in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots. There is a tackle shop inOconomowoc, WI called Get Hooked Outdoors. With my Helios shattering on hookset, I am now considering other options for frog rod (I do plan on reaching out to their warranty department tomorrow, but the rod doesn't give me the warm and fuzzies anymore). If you're tossing 1oz lures - go with a 4-power Dobyns. Did not think about bank fishing. It comes down to what you like. These rods are extremely balanced, which makes them feel lighter than they actually are. They are listed as a Dobyns dealer but may not stock what you want. I would call to see if they have any Dobyns in stock. Upload or insert images from URL. I own a few of both the 684C & 734C. I wouldn't tie on a 3/8-1/2oz chatterbait on it, seems a bit too light to me. The Dobyns Sierra Series rods feature high modulus graphite blanks, Fuji Alconite guides, Fuji reel seats, Kevlar wrapping and Portugal AA-cork. I have a few Sierras and I feel as if their MH is actually a Medium in other rods. I have been considering a Kistler, Dobyns, and other brands. Dobyns rates their rods from 1 to 6 1= Light 2= Medium Light 3 = Medium 4= Medium Heavy 5= Heavy 6 = Extra Heavy, The tip is probably what you are sensing as less rigid as the 3 is usually a moderate fast (slower recovery). FEATURES: High modulus graphite blanks Fuji Alconite guides Fuji reel seats Kevlar wrapping Your previous content has been restored. Ilike the balance and sensitivity of the Dobyns. WATCH RELATED: Rigging a Bubba Shot with Gary Dobyns A Missing Segment. I own the DC733sf and DC733c. The Dobyns is going to run you around $170 for the Sierras and $230 to $250 for the Champion XPs. Rod was helpful in making precise pitches. With braid itsa great frog rod, can punch with it too. Page created in 0.741 seconds with 32 queries. I am a huge fan of the original line of Avid rods (don't care for the X due to not liking micro guides) and having owned an Avid for a while (7 foot medium power fast action) I will say the Dobyns is slightly more sensitive in my hands. That is a big jump up in the line. for 3/8th and 1/2 oz. If I get the Sierra I can get 2 rods but the second will be around 50 dollars and if I get the fury I can get 2 rods and the second one will be about the same price. This material may not be posted on another website. This is not my best explanation and maybe one of you guys can explain it better. September 17, 2019 in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots. Balance of the rod and reel is very important to me as tip heavy rods is a burden after a few hours of fishing. I intend to have a chatter bait, 2.5 square bill and a jig on every time I go out post spawn. wh2004. I think he saidit took over two years to develope a blank and final rod he was satisfied with. This is critical. Its pretty much a t-rig to frog rod. Cookie Notice I use dobyns rods and so does my good fishing buddy, we love'em!!! But the Dobyns 734 is well touted. Tungsten, Berkley Fishing, Rod Glove, Siebert Outdoors, Power Pole, Costa. I don't have anywhere near me that I can go hold the rods. Your link has been automatically embedded. The new standard for sensitivity, strength, weight and balance - the new Dobyns Champion XP Full Grip Casting Rods feature the same winning blanks as the original Champion Series and now come equipped with premium Fuji guides. I feel that this tip action is perceived as a lose in power since it takes more of the rod to lock in to its final power. $339.99 - $359.99. You can try to convince me to try and switch to straight fluro, but I've had some issues with fluro in the past and line twist is still a pain. Light, balanced, great feel and the perfect extra fast action. football jigs works well as they have lighter hooks Standard flipping jigs with heavier hooks go with a 735c. I've often thought about making it a Mag-Hvy just to avoid confusion, but it fits into the Pitch/Flip category perfectly. I use a champion xp 736 for my frog rod, l would say its lighter than my Sierra 734s by the way it fishes, but thats me, I never weighed them so I dont have scientific facts. Heres Gary Dobyns reply to a similar question on another forum. Re: Dobyn's vs Googan [Re: basenjib123] #14445099 08/10/22 05:46 PM: Joined: Jul 2010. There website says they have the Champion Xps and several Savvy's in stock. Go put a reel on them and see what you like best In general it looks like about an hour and a half or so journey to the Appleton location and a bit less to the Oshkosh location. Dobyns Champion XP Spinning Rods. Gary Dobyns wrote: The 766 Flip is my personal Flipping rod choice. is a GREAT set up ! Bass Rutten $170.28 to $180.28. $349.99 - $359.99 Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Split Grip Casting Rods I use the Sierra 734c. Posts: 473. By Champion XP Series rods feature proprietary high modulus graphite blanks, Fuji Alconite guides, Kevlar wrapping, Fuji graphite reel seats and AA-grade Portugal cork. Hey everyone! You can post now and register later. I wouldn't personally throw much higher though. It all depends on what you are looking to do with the rod. Your link has been automatically embedded. If you are considering an Avid X then you are looking at paying roughly $200 depending on the rod. Comments: If you only want to buy one champion make it s DC 735c. If you feel a 1/2 ounce will become a frequent player, the 744C would be a better choice. How would you say the 703 Sierra compares to the 703 Fury? I was kindalooking for an excuse to buy a third reel anyway (I ended up getting a Daiwa Tatula CT), so hopefully I made the right choices! I haven't fished one but I handled a few of them at Cabelas. In fairness, they were casting and not spinning. If you need a good bottom contact rod, go with the champion, otherwise stick with a fury or sierra. $349.99 - $359.99 Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Split Grip Casting Rods Between your two choices, Dobyns Sierra or Champion are good all around rods. Would you guys say the jump from the Fury to the Sierra is similar to for jump from SC2 to SC3 in the St Croix line up? Also, the guides were straight, which is something I always check for and have had issues with from other makers. As others said, I wouldn't throw a 1/2oz jig on a Dobyns 3 power, and unless it's a finesse 3/8oz jig I would still prefer the 4 power. It is way cool to hear from the master wizard himself. It's great for a 3.8 also. Paste as plain text instead, I have found that most Dobyns rods have a very fast taper in the tip which results in more tip action versus other brands. Re: Dobyns vs St-Croix and the winner is.. by 78Staff Fri Mar 04, 2011 5:09 pm. They fished slow to me. I can say with full confidence that Sierra and Champions being only cosmetically different is false. Go get it now. W. wh2004. I am a big fan of how the avid x feels. One note of caution: if you are using this for frogging, it doesn't load so well on your lighter frogs. Very well made. Pasted as rich text. That being on the softer less rigid side (in my opinion). They have more parabolic bend than my other MHs. But, since you will be doing some pitching, you might like a softer tip. Depends on how many other rods you have, OP. It's for big line, big jigs and big fish. heavier hook flipping jigs with#40lb. You mentioned the Savvy series. Seems more soft and less rigid for a medium heavy fast than I am used to. What would you guys say are the best benefits to a dobyn vs st. The Sierras are used more for senkos and moving baits, Champions are used for bottom comtact or what they were built for as in the cranking series. I only have Champions in rods I can't get in the Sierra series. You can post now and register later. That series was one of the biggest sellers forDobyns, He has said numerous times he does not personally believe in micro guides but customers hounded him for a micro series. If I had not found the deal on a refurbed Champion DC 705 Iwould have purchased a Sierra 705C. Privacy Statement. I don't believe so, I have used Colt, Fury, Sierra, Savy, Kaden, Champion, and Champion Extreme and have found that the Fury , Kaden, and Champion Extreme are more rigid than the Colt, Sierra, or Champion. 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This material may not be posted on another website. Dobyns knows how to balance a rod. Two Sierras makes more sense to me if you don't have many rods. Some reports of Dobyns and QC issues, at least that is what I recall reading pre-doomsday on TT. Display as a link instead, Upload or insert images from URL. In your hand it will feel super light thanks to good blanks, no over powering fancy finishes that deaden the rod and good quality components. Your previous content has been restored. Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3, Moritz Chevrolet - 9101 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX - Monte Coon (817) 696-2003. I feel that the sierra series are better moving bait rods as the action is more of a moderate fast and has less backbone than the Fury line. In my opinion the jump to the Sierra is bigger than the St Croix rods. This may come off as a dumb questions considering all the rods are from the same company, but are the Dobyns rods and actions the same across all series? Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. & 1/2 oz.) Hi, all. Angler. Your previous content has been restored. Debating between st. croix avid or avid x line and dobyns fury, sierra, and savvy? . 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. They are surprisingly sensitive though, especially for the price. It pretty much breaks down like this: Swim Baits , Flippin, Cranking or CB, and everything else. I own the 703sf and 735c in the Fury line and have handled the 795c regularly. He has said he will leave the Savvy Micro rods alone because the customers that want it are still buying it. AbrazX FC line and it works well -but you are right that for flipping jigs with heavier hooks (i.e. All Rights Reserved. Display as a link instead, I think you'll be happy. Using a braid it has enough backbone to set the 5/0 hook, but has enough tip to launch a Keitech. That being on the softer less rigid side (in my opinion). I was just going to PM you about how you like the Helios. L. Joined: Feb 2017. Sometime larger top water baits are thrown on it like Super Spooks and other moving baits like Keitechs. Personally I really like the Sierra series. Half ounce and 3/4 oz jigs can be fished close and far. Jigs, C-rigs, and t-rigs go on Champions. Dobyns, Daiwa, LSCR, Nutech, Keitech, Yamamoto. I am on other Dobyns rod pages and there has been speculation on the Sierra and XP's are basically thr same rod with different cosmetics. Posts: 3,986. Dobyns did a super job in the upgrade of the Savvy's. Most power tactics don't work here since it's so pressured. The 735 is great for heavier wire jigs like the different no jacks from dirty jigs, although it isnt too stout of a rod to throw standard wire jigs. I needed a jig and worm rod, so I got a 744C. Read This Before Posting! Thanks for the input, everyone! Thanks for the input. This is a combination of Gary Dobyns playing with new materials and our customers asking for full handle casting rods and slightly faster actions. Either way I'd go with a 4 power. I think I've made the right choice here! This material may not be posted on another website. I just looked up an old TW order where it had a 734 Champion XP Heavy as the description. Quote PatrickKnight Members 598 Location Southwest Ohio My PB: Between 5-6 lbs Favorite Bass: Smallmouth Favorite Lake or River Great Miami River Author The reason I chose them over a couple of other brands that had full cork handles was the up graded cork handles. I'm not sure you're getting that much more for the price difference. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I'm a rod junkie. Comments:I have several Dobyns rods in the Sierra and Fury series and wanted to take the step up into the Champions. I was trying to use that rod as a Texas rig rod and really didn't like it for that purpose. This is critical. I know it's minimal experience, but call it first impressions. I remember when my 734 was the most powerful rod I had other than my punch rod and it was fantastic as a jig rod. I have no clue what the actual material make up percentages of the blank are. Paste as plain text instead, . Hooksets are effortless on the frog when using this rod, and then you have a TON of power to drag the bass over to you. The Kaden Series was actually "fish tested" for several months by Dobyns customers. I've got a fury medon my spinning outfit. I'm throwing finesse tactics in this shallow muddy pond 8/10 times. 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