The Xtasy rod loads a little further down the blank than most After the first trip I went back //-->, Taking the Time to Appreciate the Rods | Lures | google_ad_format = "120x600_as"; As a veteran of the sport of bass fishing with decades of tournament angling under his belt and over 100 major tournament victories, Gary combined his vast experience and his unending pursuit of perfection into Dobyns Rods⦠The Sierra Series are built on the spine, are balanced and offer an exceptional quality at an affordable price! 2. In the case of the 735C, this is a good thing as this rod is able to easily handle baits in this range without feeling overly stout on the low end or overloaded on the high end. Gary Dobyns puts a lot of time into building these rods and it shows! Fortunately, I found one that does. This user will no longer be able to post reviews and all existing reviews by this user will be removed. lab measurements. It features a painted blank finished in matt black. While I own many Dobyns rods from all of their lines (Savvy, Coalition, Champion, and Extreme), this review will focus on the 704CB. Notice how the Xtasy charts more similarly to medium-heavy powered rods versus Go ahead and set hard with this This find a lighter, lower profile reel, that would allow me to maximize my hand certain line types. Watercraft | google_ad_client = "pub-1345308664656696"; Tools | Storage | google_ad_client = "pub-1345308664656696"; company's namesake, Gary Dobyns, is the reason these sticks are among the top picks with anglers fishing tournament circuits across the US. Dobyns Rods 735C Read honest and unbiased product reviews ⦠The REC guides are very light, anglers questioning the durability of the recoils and how loud they are with google_color_text = "000000"; augments the type of sensitivity transfer that the rod is designed for, not only The NRX is an 894, a lighter powered rod with a faster tip, a tad more sensitive in its weight range. at all. The combination of performance and value in their product together with the winning history of the company's namesake, Gary Dobyns, is the reason these sticks are among the top picks with anglers fishing tournament circuits across the US. Taking the Time to Appreciate the Unique Personality of the Enthusiast Class Dobyns Xtasy Series (continued). I noticed that Dobyns doesnât push guides and rod blanks like other brands in this price point. company's namesake, Gary Dobyns, is the reason these sticks are among the top picks with anglers fishing tournament circuits across the US. I was surprised by the more Terminal Tackle | should feel like. The newest rod in the Dobyns Rod lineup is the Dobyns Rods Sierra Series. The 735C is a pitching and casting machine. A trip to the lab and an appointment with the RoD WRACK would suggest otherwise. Checking out the rod's taper out on the water. Lake. google_color_border = "FFFFFF"; The epoxy finish around the guide wraps is surprisingly clean and consistent for a factory wrapped rod. The reel came in at 7.7. It didn't matter how light the tick was, or how big the fish was on the are particularly well suited for handling superlines, making each cast Other Dobyns Rods Available. Dobyns Fury Rod Review. takes through the reel seat, or directly from your fingers on the blank above WATCH IN HD! google_ad_height = 600; I use this rod primarily for shallow/medium crankbaits. At no point was I really left wanting for more from this stick in terms of sensitivity. It measures 7-foot, 3-inches and is a Dobyns 4-power rod â heavy/fast action. With over 100 rods in 5 series, Dobyns Rods has the technique specific rods for any situation. google_color_text = "000000"; The light 6.3oz. Dobyns Rods is the brainchild of tournament angler Gary Dobyns. personal favorite combination. A discussion on rod balance never fails to bring in those Dobyns guys. google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; GOOD fished it. Above all, 4 specific characteristics have left me wanting to buy a couple more of these rods. The full rear grip is a good grade of cork and has very tight tolerances with no visible gaps between materials and components. Apparel | Casting: The rated lure weight casting range for this stick is one quarter ounce to one and a half ounces (1/4 - 1 1/2 oz). Quality/Construction: The 735C is a one piece, seven foot, three inch rod (7'-3"). However, these arenât just fishing rods for a particular technique, they are fishing rods built for improving and ⦠rods definitely felt more crisp, and strikes were more evident with the stiffer Great for bottom contact baits. are billed as "feel" rods yet when many anglers fish them they don't intuitively designed with this unique taper to mimic his style of fishing, and enable which is also right in between the average of most Still suffering from Creature Fever? I began to really appreciate the G.Loomis NRX fans love this Then I wanted to do a Dobyns Rods review. the reel seat when palming. Terminal Tackle | The 735C certainly has enough power to help you control your catch and get it to the boat. google_ad_width = 120; The series boasts the essential features that serious anglers demand. Our review specimen was very clean. felt more like a medium heavy with each cast I made. traditional heavy powered sticks. What makes this rod so versatile for me is the ability to use it for so many other different presentations. A traditional closed hook hanger nano silica resin to create a light and stiffer rod, then finishing the blank From sensitivity to durability, this series features a strong, yet light high modulus graphite blank. the strongest and smoothest. google_ad_channel =""; Interviews | Events | Enthusiast | The full rear grip is a good grade of cork and has very tight tolerances with no visible gaps between materials and components. Dobyns Rods are designed by Gary Dobyns with input from other elite anglers across the country. Again, this even happens when the discussion started is about specific, non-Dobyns rods. ...it was only after pairing the Casting: SiC, and one other added benefit of their unique shape and durability is they premium rods designed for fishing jigs, and though it is rated as a heavy rod it caster, and it not only loads nicely but handles all line types well. google_color_border = "FFFFFF"; Rod finish is nice as well. I probably caught 80% of my bass on a 733/chronarch mgl combo. for sensitivity is an extra crisp fast taper, and yet the first time I cast the Iâve been fishing with the Dobyns Champion Spinning Rod throughout the spring and itâs quickly become an essential tool in my finesse fishing arsenal. The Dobyns Sierra Series Casting Rods are built on the spine, are balanced and offer an exceptional quality at an affordable price!. In most cases, rod builders construct specific rods according to your crankbait's depthâvery seldom can you find one that works equally well with all crankbait models and sizes. It was only after I started spending more time google_ad_height = 600; Xtasy Rod against Dobyns DRX724C Dobyns customer for life! For a factory wrapped stick, our 735C was very clean. with the Xtasy rod, fishing deeper structure, that I started to pick up on the The rod weighed in at 4.6oz. Taking the Time to Appreciate the nice limber tip is its most attractive attribute, it's great fun with which to cast and pitch. The most sensitive of the rods in this price point that I have tried in this price range. This was further confirmed in our I sometimes wonder if subconsciously some Dobyns rods are Fuji rates them as 40% lighter and smoother than rod but they are not quite as sharp as what you experience with the NRX Swimbaits | Lines | Are you sure this user meets the standard for banning? Dobyns rods offer multiple casting rods for every bass fishing technique from the lightest split shotting rod to the super powerful mag topwater and swimbait rods. The epoxy finish around the guide wraps is surprisingly clean and consistent for a factory wrapped rod. Guides are well placed and good quality. Specifications. From: Unknown: Pennsylvania 11/16/20. behind the hookset. Xtasy with a lightweight reel and it not only balances beautifully but further find the right reel to amplify the unique characteristics of this softer, yet OKUMA Guide Select. Our review specimen was very clean. Looking down the rod's length from butt to tip, alignment of the blank and guides is spot on and we witnessed no other unusual or unfortunate blemishes on the rod. Rods | Lures | the Xtasy started to truly become a weapon in my hands, changing the way that I The Sierra Series are built on the spine, are balanced and offer an exceptional quality at an affordable price!FEATURES:High modulus graphite blanksFuji Alconite guidesFuji reel seatsKevlar wrappingPortugal AA-cork Sierra Spinning Rods It features a painted blank finished in matt black. The Dobyns Sierra Series Casting Rods feature high modulus graphite blanks, Fuji Alconite guides, Fuji reel seats, Kevlar wrapping and Portugal AA cork. Rod is well built. A friend had told my about Dobyns Rods and suggested I try one out, so I did â and he was right, Iâm impressed. coming unpinned. more moderate load than I originally expected. contact with the blank. Priced between $159-$179, the Dobyns Rods Sierra Series provides anglers with all the actions and powers needed to compete in bass tournaments. to review the lab results and sure enough the rod charts out right in between absorbing violent shock and unexpected changes in direction. unique personality and attributes of the Dobyns Xtasy rod the longer that I translates into a rod that feels a little more forgiving when cast, especially Review by patrickatryon After getting my hands on a Dobyns Champion Extreme 744C in the fall of last year, I quickly fell in love with the perfect balance, great sensitivity, quality components, stylish looks and all around great performance of this rod. The Dobyns Sierra Series rods feature high modulus graphite blanks, Fuji Alconite guides, Fuji reel seats, Kevlar wrapping and Portugal AA cork. moderate action of the rod when casting, though the action really helped me through the reel, but by allowing maximum palming contact with the blank itself. Our own lab tests showed that this particular rod could easily and deliver a very unique transfer of vibration. The Dobyns® Fury Spinning Rod touts all the essential components expected from a quality rod. Strikes are clear with the Xtasy The combination of performance and value in their product together with the winning history of the Dobyns Rods Champion series has become one of the most popular domestic rod lines here in the States. while all was good, and then this season when Shimano introduced the Metanium MGL 150 the second that I paired the new reel with the Xtasy I immediately knew Interviews | Events | Casting: The first thing that you think about when visualizing a rod series designed for sensitivity is an extra crisp fast taper, and yet the first time I cast the Xtasy 724C I immediately found a blank that was a little more moderate than what I was expecting. The 735C from Dobyns Rods. blanks and unique recoil feel. The Dobyns Fury line was designed to be âsensitive, light, strong, and balanced at an exceptional value.â The Fury 734C casting rod fits that description and more. Reels | end of the line, he absolutely drilled those bass so there was no chance of them google_color_link = "006699"; Metanium MGL adds to the Dobyns Xtasy lightweight handling, and the smaller Performance: For our field tests, I matched the Dobyns Rods 735C with a Daiwa Zillion Type R and took the combo with us on several trips to Clear Lake during our 2012 testing season. The combo foam and cork grips are nice. The Dobyns Fury 734c may possibly be the best all around bass fishing baitcast rod for the money! google_ad_format = "120x600_as"; The Okuma rod comes in several sizes, but theyâre all designed for throwing ⦠Pair the I was expecting. Their most popular model? The 735C is a one piece, seven foot, three inch rod (7'-3"). Fig 1 : The deflection chart above shows the 735C (orange curve) has an even stronger backbone than our Creature Fever baseline rod, G.Loomis's MBR844C GLX. The Sierra Series not only provides a world class tournament rod, but it does it at a price bass anglers on a budget can afford. they are rated. In my efforts to find a flaw in the Fury, I took two of them to a local rod builder for inspection. Once fish are hooked the Toray google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; The 735C features a matt black painted blank. anglers to replicate those pro-sets with confidence. google_color_url = "FF9900"; Dobyns Rods Champion Series 735C might be your remedy. Finesse fishing requires a high amount of delicacy and feel, making a high-quality spinning rod imperative for diehard finesse anglers. Recoil ion-coated guides through the mid-section. Dobyns Rod?s new Fury Series boasts the essential features that anglers demand: high modulus graphite blank, Fuji reel seat, Kevlar wrapping and AA grade cork grip with hi-density Hypalon butt. Total Score: 7.95 - Side by side you are hard pressed to pick one over the other. Dobyns Champion Series Casting Rods. average heavy powered rod. Watercraft | Xtasy 724C I immediately found a blank that was a little more moderate than what google_color_url = "FF9900"; Power: The 735C is labeled on the blank as a medium heavy powered rod with an extra fast taper. Fuji The chart above illustrates the deflection characteristics of our //-->, A Creature Feverish Search for The One? The Dobyns Champion Series 764CB Crankbait Rod is one of the best, most versatile cranking rods I have ever used. The Z-Bone does not lack in the sensitivity dept. Dobyns Rods has their quality control dialed in very well. unmistakable, and G.Loomis delivers this feel by using high density carbon with Torzite guides are not the lightest guide solution out there but they are among grey in color when you look at each section there is something interesting to with any lure weighs 3/4oz. This also started me on a quest to google_ad_type = "text_image"; Autopsy,
