Anyone fish with a Dobyns Champion 733 casting rod M/H fast 1/4 to 3/4 oz.? Would like to know how this rod would funtion for Texas rigs in moderate cover. Will not be using it for large creature baits and generally a 5/16 oz. slip sinker. Also will see some duty with a max. of 3/8oz. jigs with trailer.

733 is the all around bass rod, the center piece most bass anglers who fish with Dobyn's rods use most..

734 is a more tradition jig/ worm rod where a little more power is needed to get good hook sets with heavier wire hooks.

Tom

I'd lean more towards a 4 power in the Dobyns line for what you mentioned.

733 is the all around bass rod, the center piece most bass anglers who fish with Dobyn's rods use most..

734 is a more tradition jig/ worm rod where a little more power is needed to get good hook sets with heavier wire hooks.

Tom

I've seen you write this a few times. Stop it.

The 734 is the most versatile rod in the line up and anybody who fishes Dobyn's rods will tell you the same thing .Listen to any interview rich/gary do on Western Bass. They praise the 734.

 

 

734 would be much better suited for what you want to use and can more than any rod in the series.

The 733, while it can work, will become a chore in cover. 

 

I own both.

I've seen you write this a few times. Stop it.

The 734 is the most versatile rod in the line up and anybody who fishes Dobyn's rods will tell you the same thing .Listen to any interview rich/gary do on Western Bass. They praise the 734.

 

 

734 would be much better suited for what you want to use and can more than any rod in the series.

The 733, while it can work, will become a chore in cover. 

 

I own both.

"My 733 rod is the best all around rod", quote from Gary Dobyn's, give him call if you don't believe me.

Tom

"My 733 rod is the best all around rod", quote from Gary Dobyn's, give him call if you don't believe me.

Tom

Cool. You can make up quotes.

 

You can literally look up the info on the Dobyn's page where he and all his his pro staff post about the rods. so again, stop it.

 

 

I will say the 734 is my to all around rod. Dobyns heavy action rods are more versatile than most other companies' because the action compensates for the power. I've thrown everyrhing from trigs to spooks and squarebills on mine...amazing rod

X3 734 is the rod you want. It is a is great all around rod, perfect for mederate cover. IMHO A 733 would be a very light 1/16-1/8 oz to no weight trigs, top waters like pop-r....734 all the way man, spinnerbaits (3/8 to 1/2 are perfection)bigger topwater to trigs and jigs from 1/4 to 3/4 oz weights.

I own the 703C and 734C, I would use the 734C for this.

I've used a 683 for everything from frogging to spinnerbaits and weightless senkos. The 3 power is more versatile to me.

I've used a 683 for everything from frogging to spinnerbaits and weightless senkos. The 3 power is more versatile to me.

Which 4 power rod do you own and what do you use it for?

Which 4 power rod do you own and what do you use it for?

I own a 3 powered rod and described the techniques I use it for above.

I own a 3 powered rod and described the techniques I use it for above.

Sorry, I figured when you said you felt the 3 power was more versatile that you also used a 4 power for something else.

So from what I gather,the 3 power is overrated? It's labeled up to 3/4oz but the consensus leads me to believe it's not good for a 1/2oz spinnerbait or 3/8oz t rig or buzzbait.

So from what I gather,the 3 power is overrated? It's labeled up to 3/4oz but the consensus leads me to believe it's not good for a 1/2oz spinnerbait or 3/8oz t rig or buzzbait.

 

You are right in what you believe. A 3/8 oz t-rig should be thrown on a 4 power. IMO a 5 power is better for a 3/8 oz jig or t-rig than a 3 power. A 5 power is great for pitching a 3/8 oz jig around wood and laydowns.

Go 734. The 733 is a GREAT rod, and honestly, I use a 3 power for more "fun"... But if it's tournament time, the 4 power will get the nod. The 733 is a bit more finesse and can be a blast to fish, but for what you described, the 734 is definitely the way to go.  

 

 

 The LURE weight rating isn't always the proper way to go by picking a rod... Can the 733 handle 3/4oz baits? Yes, with utmost ease... BUT when you're talking a bait like a jig (many times with a very stout hook), or fishing in moderate cover with a texas rig (might you be using a more stout worm hook too?) -- now lure weighting isn't the deciding factor, and rather the power you need to have a good hook up ratio with stouter hooks. 

Cool. You can make up quotes.

 

You can literally look up the info on the Dobyn's page where he and all his his pro staff post about the rods. so again, stop it.

 

 

You made your point.

My source was Dobyn's during a conversation a few years ago at a local tackle shop when Gary was trying to get his rods into J & T Tackle. I asked Gary what his most popular best selling rod was and he answered the 733 was most universal and best selling rod . This is why I suggested you call him directly. Gary likes to talked to his customers, very personable man.

The consensus on this thread is to use the 734 for the OP's application.

Get over your hostility. If you have a bone to pick, PM me.

Tom