What type of jigs are you throwing and where are you throwing them? 

Before going into comparisons this will help with providing an answer more specific to what you may be doing.

I usually skip jigs under cover or just throw a swim jig. So mostly casting jigs. I also generally fish from the shore as well. 

 

I talked to Dobyns today. MAN was I surprised, the wealth of knowledge and just the simple fact that he wanted to talk to me about the rods. I'm leaning towards the DX744 after that convo.

heh told ya

If you haven't ordered a rod yet...

 

 The Extreme series for bottom contact baits is a very nice step up, and in my opinion a must. I don't want to wonder what else I could be feeling, or what I'm missing, if you can afford it, or save up for another month then afford it, you won't regret it.

 

 IF YOU CANT afford it... Why not a 734 Champion? If you like the 7'4 5 Power Extreme, the 734 Champion is not a bad compromise.

 

 Some things to consider... The 745DX isn't a "true" 5 power rod like a 765 Flipping Stick, and it's even a bit lighter in power than the 735 Champion..

 

 The 784ML Jig Rod also, is light in the tip... The 744DX and 745DX have a bit stiffer of a tip than the 784ML, BUT the added length is an advantage with casting distance and moving line on the hookset (I like this rod the best for dragging stuff .. football jigs, c-rigs, football heads with grubs, etc..)

 

 The 745DX I use for the same football jigs and such, but I also use it to cast jigs and use it for shallower jig fishing (docks or pitching to specific spots).

 

 

 If you're on a budget and really liked the 745DX, I'd go 734 Champion (great ALL around rod, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, spooks, buzzbaits, etc). If you can afford it and you really liked it, the 744 and 745 are GREAT rods, slightly more power than the 784ML. 

 

 Ultimately comes down to personal preference, and exactly what you plan to use it for. Personally seeing you want it for 1/4oz an 3/8oz jigs, the 744 DX is probably the way to go, or even the 784ML (my rod of choice for dragging 1/4oz and 3/8oz football jigs).  The 744 though is a better ALL around rod, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, etc if you want. Depending on budget and YOUR specific desire, sounds like 734 or 744 depending on what you want to spend.

If you haven't ordered a rod yet...

 

 The Extreme series for bottom contact baits is a very nice step up, and in my opinion a must. I don't want to wonder what else I could be feeling, or what I'm missing, if you can afford it, or save up for another month then afford it, you won't regret it.

 

 IF YOU CANT afford it... Why not a 734 Champion? If you like the 7'4 5 Power Extreme, the 734 Champion is not a bad compromise.

 

 Some things to consider... The 745DX isn't a "true" 5 power rod like a 765 Flipping Stick, and it's even a bit lighter in power than the 735 Champion..

 

 The 784ML Jig Rod also, is light in the tip... The 744DX and 745DX have a bit stiffer of a tip than the 784ML, BUT the added length is an advantage with casting distance and moving line on the hookset (I like this rod the best for dragging stuff .. football jigs, c-rigs, football heads with grubs, etc..)

 

 The 745DX I use for the same football jigs and such, but I also use it to cast jigs and use it for shallower jig fishing (docks or pitching to specific spots).

 

 

 If you're on a budget and really liked the 745DX, I'd go 734 Champion (great ALL around rod, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, spooks, buzzbaits, etc). If you can afford it and you really liked it, the 744 and 745 are GREAT rods, slightly more power than the 784ML. 

 

 Ultimately comes down to personal preference, and exactly what you plan to use it for. Personally seeing you want it for 1/4oz an 3/8oz jigs, the 744 DX is probably the way to go, or even the 784ML (my rod of choice for dragging 1/4oz and 3/8oz football jigs).  The 744 though is a better ALL around rod, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, etc if you want. Depending on budget and YOUR specific desire, sounds like 734 or 744 depending on what you want to spend.

Now that's a fantastic answer.

So I finally got the guys in the club interested in a order from Dobyns, so I'll be back up here once I get it and once I fish with it! Thanks for all your help!