Anyone have experience with the Dobyns Kaden rods??  I am looking at the 7'4" medium heavy fast kaden series rod for football jigs (3/8-1/2oz) and maybe light carolina rigs (1/2oz).  I may do a little pitching with the rod with football jigs also.  I'll be pairing the rod with a Daiwa Tatula Elite reel in 8.1:1 gear ratio.  

It's a new model this year, so while some here may have some experience, it's not going to be widespread.

 

I'm still trailing the pack with Furys myself...

1 minute ago, MN Fisher said:

It's a new model this year, so while some here may have some experience, it's not going to be widespread.

 

I'm still trailing the pack with Furys myself...

yeah, I am wanting at least a 7'3" rod since I'll be making fairly long casts.  The longest they have in the fury is 7'.  The Sierra series has a 7'3" rod in what I'm looking for, but the Kaden series is the same price and it's available in 7'4".  I know an inch won't make much difference though.  The Kaden just has a few extra upgrades and curious if there's really much difference between the two rods.

You would probably be better off with the Kaden 744c for 1/2 oz. I had the 744c back in February of 2020 and it would do good with those weights. The 743c would handle 3/8 oz. fine, but if you're wanting to throw a lot of 1/2 oz. go with the 744c. 

 

The Sierra has a softer tip than the Kaden, better for moving baits.