Looking for a new jig and worm rod. Does anyone have experience with either the dobyns kaden 714 or the powell endurance 7'2" Heavy? Very similar specs on both rods but i dont have any where local to get my hands on either one. Thank you 

 714 depends what weights you are throwing jigs.. Great all around rod.  715 is very versatile but rated to 1.5oz lures . The 714 is more of a Medium Heavy . I love my Kaden 713. Can’t help nor comment on Powell as all my Rods are Dobyns lol. 

I have that Powell rod. I really enjoy fishing with it. I will say, however, that I like the Powell Max version better. But, if budget is a concern, you can't go wrong with the Endurance line. I really like the sensitivity and how light the rod is in hand. I paired my Endurance with the Lew's P&S reel and love it. I can skip a jig for miles, it seems. 

 

I have no experience with the Kaden rod. 

Powell's warranty replacement cost is ridiculous.

I think Powell is the better rod. The new Naked series is worth a look. I've been using the 702 spinning rod for a few months now and have been impressed.

 Personally in nearly 40 years of tournament and fun fishing I've broken exactly 2 rods.

One in the rod locker door and 1 in the trolling motor bracket. I'd rather buy a rod based on performance not what might happen some day. 

1 hour ago, rangerjockey said:

I'd rather buy a rod based on performance not what might happen some day

 

My exact thoughts!

 

Factory defect y'all paying, my screw up I'll pay.

 

I have a Powell Inferno it's hands down a better rod than Dobyns.

11 hours ago, Big Rick said:

I have that Powell rod. I really enjoy fishing with it. I will say, however, that I like the Powell Max version better. But, if budget is a concern, you can't go wrong with the Endurance line. I really like the sensitivity and how light the rod is in hand. I paired my Endurance with the Lew's P&S reel and love it. I can skip a jig for miles, it seems. 

 

I have no experience with the Kaden rod. 

X2. Save your pennies and get the Max, much better than the Endurance or most Dobyns.

8 hours ago, rangerjockey said:

The new Naked series is worth a look.

I bought the CB medium rod 6'9" for top water poppers and Shower Blows and it is lights out. Light as a feather with amazing action. The parabolic flex is perfect for my style of top water fishing.