I have a shimano intenza 7’4 heavy that is pretty decent overall, it’s definitely a true heavy rod. I think I paid $130 at my local fishing store. My other heavy is a dobyns 736 champion fr and that’s pretty decent also.

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I can get 15% off a Victory rod at the moment, but unfortunately they only make a 7'4" instead of a 7'. Still tempting. Has anyone used the 7'4" Victory heavy? Is it more of a broomstick than the other St Croix lines?

 

It does come in at only 4.2oz which is impressive if nothing else

@Boomstick

I bought a Siera 735 MagHeavy and it’s darn near perfect for a frog. 
A little slower action which helps for a quick trigger and all the backbone you need. 

Well a month ago I broke 3” of the end off!! I sent it back and let the guys at Dobyns talk me into a 701 Kaden to replace it....It’s alright.

A lot faster than the Sierra but an excellent frog rod also if you want a faster action. It’s also a lot more sensitive than the Siera which makes for a better heavy cover rod. 
 

I also have a 15yr old Lizard Dragger which was my go to for all that time but wanted to upgrade. 
Now I use the Lizard dragger just for Carolina rigs and the Kaden fir frogs and heavy cover t rig’s and back up punch rod. 
 

But I do miss that Siera

 

 

 

 

 

Mike

 

5 minutes ago, Mike L said:

I bought a Siera 735 MagHeavy and it’s darn near perfect for a frog

Yeah, the 735C would be perfect as an all around heavy purpose rod. The only real reason I haven't bought one already is that that's been his brother's line of rods. I mean at some point his brother will probably own the same rod.

On 5/22/2021 at 9:42 PM, Boomstick said:

Yup. The Dobyns 735C is the perfect action for an all purpose heavy rod for sure. I don't own any (and my oldest doesn't have that one yet, that's his line of rods) but I've gotten my hands on them in stores.

I agree