Currently using a Dobyns 704 for small swimbaits (up to 1oz). Looking to move up to bigger baits, any suggestions for an affordable/reliable combo to throw bigger baits like hudds etc. also rod length is a consideration since I usually bank fish. Thanks. 

When you say "bigger baits " how big is big..? 3 oz. 5 oz. 8 oz..? Need to know this to give you a fair answer to your question.

 

Also, do want to stay with a Dobyns rod or are you considering other brands..?

Baits up to 3 ounces, and I am considering other brands besides dobyns 

For the 1 to 4 oz range, I've been using my striper rods.... I have 2 - 7'6 H duckett inshore rods... hey it works for me.  They can be found for 75 bucks, they retail for 139.00

A Dobyns Fury 795SB is a great cheap rod. 

Dobyns 806 for Hudds, 795 is OK for 6" Hudds.

Irod swimbait rods are very good for the price point, 8' Heavy is a good all around rod.

Okuma Guide A series is another choice.

Tom