I'm impressed. Hey everyone! Since mine is a Fury I mostly use mine for jerkbaits and other reaction type baits because I like something more sensitive for jigs, but I would probably throw a finesse jig on the Champion 703. I would never attempt to address how and leave that up to Gary, it's his company. I have handled a couple of Sierra's, but have not fished them. 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. How do you like it? 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. The new Dobyns Champion Spinning Rods feature the same winning blanks as the original Champion Series and now come equipped with premium Fuji guides. Angler. Light, balanced, great feel and the perfect extra fast action. It is also great looking. 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. I use 683 for jerkbaits, flukes, senkos, shakyhead, small traps, etc. Clear editor. Dobyns Rods Champion XP Series Spinning Rods 1-Piece Tournament Bass Fishing Rod. While it's a nice rod, I'd rate it average for sensitivity. It's for big line, big jigs and big fish. Free shipping. In fairness, they were casting and not spinning. Very difficult to duplicate the exact action of a single model across all series because of the differences in material used between the different series. & 1/2 oz. Otherwise there are two locations listed for a tackle dealer called The Reel Shot in Wisconsin. It also makes a great rod for throwing heavier jigs in deeper water. I need a tough rod. Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Its pretty much a t-rig to frog rod. Your link has been automatically embedded. The Champion XP line up is about as high end as I'll go. But I usually use the big Live Targets (3/4 ounce) and it casts those very well. rod . I plan on getting a few more. When I tried to order the champion from dobyns, they told me that the discount does not apply to reconditioned/trade ins and you have to pay a shipping price of 25$ per rod, instead of getting their standard free shipping over 75$. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I have both Sierra and Champion rods. What is are the general thoughts on this series? Here is what I would do. Thanks for the input, everyone! 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. When fishing is more than just a hobby, pick up a new Dobyns Champion XP Full Grip Casting Rod. This is a great forum for sure with super people. Bad Behavior has blocked 1137 access attempts in the last 7 days. I'm just a fully satisfied Dobyns customer. It's rated 1/4-3-4, I went up to 1/2oz lures and it did well. It doesn't matter whether you get the savvy, champion, champ XP, or the extreme. If you are considering the Sierra series, take into effect they are not designated as "CB" so they don't have that designed parabolic action found in the Champion CB series. I received a reply that they have had much imput on how versatile this rod is.. It's great for a 3.8 also. Man I love that these are slightly slower rods! If you had one in your hand you will see the precise way the guides are on the correct side of the spine, the guides are perfectly in line, andthe attention to detail in the rods finish is top notch. If I could only choose one it would be the Sierra. I have a Sierra SA 703Cand a Fury FR 705CB,I've been happy with both of them. Display as a link instead, I own the 704c & the 735c, in my opinion the split grip is much more sensitive & just an all around better rod. He was messing around and came up with a blank he could make more sensitive and lighter and that is how the Sierra rods came about. Delivering top-of-the-line performance like only Dobyns Rods can, no expense was spared with the . I mostly fish a small pond from the shore close by my house that's shallow (2ft - 3ft in most places) and muddy. Can't help much with the original question, but I use a Sierra 704c for 1/4-3/8 jigs. 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. Thanks for the input. 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. I did save $40.00 on my Sierra rod, so every now and then you can find some good deals online. Your link has been automatically embedded. The Sierra has a tad more tip action which I really like. So before there was a Sierra (only been around about 1 year) and before there was a Fury series, there were two top tier Champion lines and two Savvys. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. Page created in 0.416 seconds with 32 queries. I got a 734 FH and it is my favorite rod, definitely plan on getting more! Very light and powerful. You would want a 735C for a jig rod, not a 734C. This material may not be posted on another website. I don't throw really big rip baits so these two models work really well. Your previous content has been restored. Like I said I intend to purchase a SA 703SF in the very near future. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I recently got a champion mh glass for my casting reel. Paste as plain text instead, My wife says she is gonna leave me if I go fishing one more time..lord how I will miss that woman. Quote PatrickKnight Members 598 Location Southwest Ohio My PB: Between 5-6 lbs Favorite Bass: Smallmouth Favorite Lake or River Great Miami River Author DFW. 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 Not because i thought Dobyns was superior i just wanted something different. Call each store and see what each one has in stock. Your previous content has been restored. Posts: 3,986. I think he saidit took over two years to develope a blank and final rod he was satisfied with. I had such good success with it I sent Dobyns Rods an e-mail telling them about it. If it was me Id go for a champion xp over the Sierra for frogging. No doubt the Sierra is a quality rod. 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. I think you'll be happy. Comments:Dobyns are great rods, they have anything model you could ask for. OP. 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. These rods are not as sensitive as G. Loomis. I use it primarily as a spinnerbait rod. Was like a lighter medium heavy for suremissed a lot of fish. The "no give" nature of braid combined with a little forgiveness of the Sierra 734c. News:Forum updated, problems HERE if you see any! Actual sales may not have occurred at this price. However the Avid balances a 3000 Stradic FK ever so slightly better as the Dobyns is just a tad tip heavy, likely due to no for grip on the rod ( I would not put a reel that weighs less than 8.5-9 ozs on the Dobyns as the balance would be way off at that point). I LOVE this rod. The Dobyns Fury In-Depth Comparison TheTackleRat 698 subscribers Subscribe 6.6K views 2 years ago This is an in-depth comparison between the Doybns Fury and the Dobyns. Either will work for what you ask about. I feel the dobyns 3 is closer to a medium than a MH in the fury line. I just looked up an old TW order where it had a 734 Champion XP Heavy as the description. But do both have to be the same exact 702sf? (line, tungsten weight, shell bed, length of cast). And just because pics make every thread better here is me testing the 703 out on the river the first dayI got it (pic sucks I know). 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? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Jigs, C-rigs, and t-rigs go on Champions. Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. They were a 6'8" M/H & a heavy. I've got a fury medon my spinning outfit. Page created in 0.741 seconds with 32 queries. I've never tried the Fury or Champion line but own a few Sierras and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another. larrymarketfishing These rods are extremely balanced, which makes them feel lighter than they actually are. I would probably gone with Tatula or Sierra Rods. I think I've made the right choice here! Like my other Dobyns rods a lot. What would you guys say are the best benefits to a dobyn vs st. Gary Dobyns wrote: The 766 Flip is my personal Flipping rod choice. Privacy Statement. It pretty much breaks down like this: Swim Baits , Flippin, Cranking or CB, and everything else. Upload or insert images from URL. Balance is great. 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. Once locked in I have not found Dobyns rods to be lacking in power although their upper lure ratings are optimistic. 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. This material may not be posted on another website. Fury rods are more economical, and you still get a great feel, plenty of power and a great rod! I was just going to PM you about how you like the Helios. I see it rating starts right at 1/4oz,I mostly throw 1/4 and 3/8 finesse, pitching and swimjigs. Call Dobyns and ask if they have anymore of the Kadens. I'd spend more money if you're looking for a rod you need to "feel" with. Also how do these compare to the Avid line of rods? Hi, all. Comments:Great rods I have several dobyns! both champion series. I am not brand loyal at all but i started with one Dobyns, now i have 14. We're always happy to talk fishing rods. I don't have anywhere nearby that I can visit and try these rods. Pasted as rich text. If I had not found the deal on a refurbed Champion DC 705 Iwould have purchased a Sierra 705C. Dobyns Sierra vs. L. Lee Finlay OP. Re: Dobyn's vs Googan [Re: basenjib123] #14445099 08/10/22 05:46 PM: Joined: Jul 2010. But if you do not have anything more powerful than the 734c for jigs, it'll definitely feel like a big upgrade. Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. 2022 Dobyns Rods Co., Inc. All rights reserved. $349.99 - $359.99. with #15 lb. It all depends on what you are looking to do with the rod. Comments: I recently purchased the 736. How these "experts" know this boggles my mind. Using a braid it has enough backbone to set the 5/0 hook, but has enough tip to launch a Keitech. I'd highly recommend the Champion XP! The Sierras ended up falling in the same cost range as the Savvy and were more sensitive, so he dropped the standard guide Savvy rods. Weightless Texas Rig - Zoom Finesse Trick Worms or Swampcrawlers. Talk about coincidence. 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. Comments: If you only want to buy one champion make it s DC 735c. 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I purchased 2 Sierra rods for my grandson. I have a few Sierras and I feel as if their MH is actually a Medium in other rods. 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. thanks Quote masterbass Members 895 1 Location pittsburgh My PB: Between 7-8 lbs Favorite Bass: All three Favorite Lake or River Erie Posted June 15, 2014 Dobyns did a super job in the upgrade of the Savvy's. They're not as sensitive as some other rods in my arsenal but for what I use them for they work well. By Paired with a SMOKE S3, 20 lb braid, and 12 lb Berkley Pro leader, the rod telegraphs every vibration and tap. I no longer fish Dobyns and I never throw a 1/4 oz jig , but back when I did if I were fishing a 5/16 finesse style (Eakins ) jig and a speed craw it was on the 703. This is critical. if you need 2 set ups, go with the Sierra, and if you can get away with one go Champ. Just pulled the trigger on a Champion 705c, got a pretty good price on it, couldn't pass it up. Dobyns, Daiwa, LSCR, Nutech, Keitech, Yamamoto. If you are considering an Avid X then you are looking at paying roughly $200 depending on the rod. Moving to the XPs is for rod selection, Many specialty rods in the champion series, or for sensitivity. They were so good I tried the Sierra series, I loved it! I don't think you could go wrong either way but for me I would spend 170 on the Dobyns and get some other goodies with the extra 30 bucks. Two Sierras makes more sense to me if you don't have many rods. Bass Rutten I know that a Champion is more sensitive than the sierra give all things exact. Is the Sierra 705c as light as the Champion 705c? The M/H fished closer to a medium & the heavy closer to a M/H. You can post now and register later. Posts: 473. By News:Forum updated, problems HERE if you see any! Gary Dobyns has perfected the bass rod! The new version or the old gen 1 version? I mounted a Shimano Saros 2500 on it and it felt pretty good. 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