im looking at purchasing a new rod for spybaiting.  im farely new to this technique i havnt fished it only read and read about it.  ive settled on 5 or 6lb flourocarbon and spybaits in the 80mm class which i believe are 9.5 grams (3/8 oz). as far as reels go i like lews  so im planning on a lews in 5-3-1 in either a 1000 or 2000 size.  ok so now that you have all the info i can think of for my question ild like to purchase a dobyns fury series rod in either a 702 (ML fast action) or 703 (medium fast action) which one would you choose im torn alot of people are saying medium but like wise alot say ML action.  im really leaning towards a ML do to the line weight i think it would handle it a little better.  also if you think you may have a better option for tat 120-150 price range let me know thank you in advance for your input.

also the line and lure rating for each rod is

703   8-17lb, 3/16-5/8oz

702   6-12lb, 1/8-1/2oz

With 5-6 pound line I'd say go the ML

15 minutes ago, Fishin' Fool said:

With 5-6 pound line I'd say go the ML

Agree. Go with the 702

702

Not sure about dobyns but on a 7'6" mlxf you can cast them a mile lol 

if i were you, i'd buy my champion series 682 listed in the flea market 

 

702

If you haven't pulled the trigger yet there is a guy selling a 702 savvy for $130 on the flea market 

pulled the trigger today on the fury 702 paired it with a lews tournament metal t200.  very impressed with this set up.  ive always been a big fan of lews reels

I've heard that the 743 is Dobyns best spinning rod available. I have heard that the two power rods from dobyns are on the whippy side. 

On May 8, 2016 at 9:15 AM, lakeannaangler said:

If you haven't pulled the trigger yet there is a guy selling a 702 savvy for $130 on the flea market 

That looks like a risky buy from a very new user, especially given the fact that multiple retailers will be doing 15-20% off sales for Memorial Day and will be selling that rod for $140 or so shipped.