Question for the Dobyns guys. I need a new spinnerbait rod and it is between the 703 and the 704. I did my research, but most guys are using 3/8oz spinnerbaits, so I couldnt compare well. I will be using 1/2oz and 3/4oz exclusively. I am worried that the 703 will be underpowered, but I also know you want some give in your rod for spinnerbaits. Can I get away with the 703? Which rod would be the best choice for these 1/2-3/4oz spinnerbaits? Thanks

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At those weights, its best to go with the 704.

I would definitely go with the 704. I use the 734 for those weight spinnerbaits and buzzbaits. 3/4 oz you're almost looking at a 705 or 735. 

Appreciate it guys. Would the 704 have enough of the slight "give" you are looking for while fishing spinnerbaits?

I throw the heavy ones too and would definitely recommend a 735. 

7 minutes ago, smallies24/7 said:

Appreciate it guys. Would the 704 have enough of the slight "give" you are looking for while fishing spinnerbaits?

Yes.

The rod decision actually depends on the blade type you use. 

I fish a lot of the Eco Pro Tungsten Rapid Fire in 1/2oz that have tandem williow leaf's and the 733 is absolutely perfect for that particular blade but if there's anything besides a willow, I use a 4 power. 

The 704, especially savvy which I think is a better spinnerbait series than the champ due to it not being as fast, will have the give you are looking for. If you are fishing some 3/4oz /w big colorado blades, you may want to look at the 705 if you want to fish it at anything besides a slow pace. The 704 will fish pretty much any combination 3/8-3/4 blade just fine aside from the really big colorado bladed 3/4ozs.

704 for certian.

17 minutes ago, iabass8 said:

Yes.

The rod decision actually depends on the blade type you use. 

I fish a lot of the Eco Pro Tungsten Rapid Fire in 1/2oz that have tandem williow leaf's and the 733 is absolutely perfect for that particular blade but if there's anything besides a willow, I use a 4 power. 

The 704, especially savvy which I think is a better spinnerbait series than the champ due to it not being as fast, will have the give you are looking for. If you are fishing some 3/4oz /w big colorado blades, you may want to look at the 705 if you want to fish it at anything besides a slow pace. The 704 will fish pretty much any combination 3/8-3/4 blade just fine aside from the really big colorado bladed 3/4ozs.

 

Yeah Ill be fishing double willow 100% of the time

The size and style of the blades create water resistance, the head weight isn't your biggest issue. The 3 power is able to cast 3/4 oz lures, the 4 power will handle retreiving larger size or more water resistant blades. 1/2 oz with standard size 3 & 4 double willows no issue with the 3 power, 1/2 oz with double size 2 Indiana blade the 4 power is a better choice. You got to move the lure to get a good hook set and that should be a consideration.

Tom

11 hours ago, smallies24/7 said:

Question for the Dobyns guys. I need a new spinnerbait rod and it is between the 703 and the 704. I did my research, but most guys are using 3/8oz spinnerbaits, so I couldnt compare well. I will be using 1/2oz and 3/4oz exclusively. I am worried that the 703 will be underpowered, but I also know you want some give in your rod for spinnerbaits. Can I get away with the 703? Which rod would be the best choice for these 1/2-3/4oz spinnerbaits? Thanks

Another vote for the 704 

 

Let me settle the tie   

704

On 1/23/2016 at 8:09 PM, iabass8 said:

Yes.

The rod decision actually depends on the blade type you use. 

I fish a lot of the Eco Pro Tungsten Rapid Fire in 1/2oz that have tandem williow leaf's and the 733 is absolutely perfect for that particular blade but if there's anything besides a willow, I use a 4 power. 

The 704, especially savvy which I think is a better spinnerbait series than the champ due to it not being as fast, will have the give you are looking for. If you are fishing some 3/4oz /w big colorado blades, you may want to look at the 705 if you want to fish it at anything besides a slow pace. The 704 will fish pretty much any combination 3/8-3/4 blade just fine aside from the really big colorado bladed 3/4ozs.

Definitely this! I like the savvy over the champions for spinnerbaits and chatterbaits, as it is a bit less fast. My vote goes towards the 704, or the 734 if you want the longer casts.