First off, I would like to say hello from Iowa as this is my first my post on here. Iowa isn't really a great bass state and I will probably be pretty lonely on here..Oh well!

 

Anyway as the title suggests I am looking at making this my new combo for Crank baits. If you have any suggestions/advice or disclaimers on this set-up I would love to hear them! I have never used a Dobyns rod as there is not a dealer close to me. But from what I have read on this site and the rest of the internet it seems like a perfect fit? Plus there is not too many negatives for Dobyns robs floating around out there.

 

Thanks

 

 

The 705cb makes a great cranking rod. It's a little whippier than I would of expected for a mh cranking rod, but it's not bad. You'll like it.

I have that rod and love it for cranking. No experience with that reel though.

First off, I would like to say hello from Iowa as this is my first my post on here. Iowa isn't really a great bass state and I will probably be pretty lonely on here..Oh well!

Anyway as the title suggests I am looking at making this my new combo for Crank baits. If you have any suggestions/advice or disclaimers on this set-up I would love to hear them! I have never used a Dobyns rod as there is not a dealer close to me. But from what I have read on this site and the rest of the internet it seems like a perfect fit? Plus there is not too many negatives for Dobyns robs floating around out there.

Thanks

Iowa is a great bass fishing state ....if you live on the mississippi or east central parts of the state

I use the 705cb glass for squarebills. Love it.

I have Dobyns cranking rods. I own a 765cb and a 684cb. I will eventually be adding a 705cb as well. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. 

Would I be better off with the 705 or 704? This will be used mostly with KVD 1.5 and 2.5 and sparingly with rattle traps and jerk baits.. I think the 705 would be better but I want it to cast the 1.5's as well as possible. Oh decisions!!

705. I throw 1.5 size squarebills on it a lot.

705. I throw 1.5 size squarebills on it a lot.

Good to Know!

Would I be better off with the 705 or 704? This will be used mostly with KVD 1.5 and 2.5 and sparingly with rattle traps and jerk baits.. I think the 705 would be better but I want it to cast the 1.5's as well as possible. Oh decisions!!

705cb.  As the previous poster said, I use it for the 1.5s even the 1.0s have been thrown on it. 

I recently read the Dobyns rods are a little power overrated. Based on that if its fact you will want the 5.

I love throwing 1.5s in rocky areas. I use a Black Tech Spec medium fast rod with a Lews Magnesium reel. It's as good as it gets. The rod is a true sleeper. I use it for 1/2oz lipless cranks too. My best Bass with this rod and reel was a 5.24...

Would I be better off with the 705 or 704? This will be used mostly with KVD 1.5 and 2.5 and sparingly with rattle traps and jerk baits.. I think the 705 would be better but I want it to cast the 1.5's as well as possible. Oh decisions!!

The 705cb will be great, it will handle whatever you want to throw at it.  These fish were both caught on the graphite 705cb.