I currently am using a G. Loomis IMX PRO 906CBR for deep diving crank baits (up to 1 ounce). My limit is the 1.25 ounce Spro Super DD and Berkley Dredger 25.5. It works great, but I would like to get longer casts. Does anyone have a Dobyns Champion XP Cranking Rod 8' MH 805 that you use to throw 6XD's, Spro DD's, etc. I have never had a Dobyns rod, but this one seems to meet the specs very well for what I want to use it for. I would love to hear your thoughts.

I think the 805 would be just what you're looking for. I have the 765 Champion cranking rod and have been very pleased with it, but I really wish I had pulled the trigger on the 805 instead.

I have one. I can cast a mile with it, and it's sensitive for its price point. I use everything from DT10s to DT16s, and it handles all of those baits very well.

 

I use it for spinnerbaits too.

Would it handle DT 20’s, 6XD’s equally well?

22 hours ago, Rodney Smith said:

Would it handle DT 20’s, 6XD’s equally well?

I mostly fish for smallies, so I rarely go bigger than DT16s. I tried a DT20 once, because it was in a bargain bin, and I promptly lost it to a pike. The rod handled the bait just fine.

Ordered one today.

You should be very happy with it. I've been using a 806cb for 10xds, and it'll throw the spro cranks and 6xds just fine.