Hey all,

 

Recently, I lost a guide on my Abu Garcia Vendetta M/F rod so I’m in the market for a new rod and was looking to upgrade. I have my eye on the 703C (MH/F) 

 

I plan to use the rod mostly for keel weighted swimbaits, spinnerbaits, a little bit of squarebill fishing (when it isn’t too grassy) and bladed jigs. Basically a power fishing moving bait setup. Would I be better off going with the MF action of the cranking rod or the Fast action of the 703C? 
 

Also, any recommendations around that price point are welcome!

 

 

703c is a better, more versatile rod. It's great for squarebills, and serviceable for 3/16 oz - 5/16 oz spinnerbaits. The 705cb is pretty noodly and makes a better jerkbait rod imo. A 704c would be a better choice for your 3/8 - 1/2 oz spinnerbaits and chatterbaits, and is still a good squarebill rod. Dobyns runs a power lighter than you would expect. The 703c labeled MH/F performs more like how you would expect a M/MF to perform, and a 704c labeled H/F performs more like you would expect a MH to perform. This is very important to know when considering Dobyns. Personally, I exclusively fish Dobyns rods these days.

Also remember that Dobyns 'ups' the wording - a Dobyns MH has the power of most other brand's Medium.

 

Among my Furys - this is how I use them.

705CB - crankbaits

703C - Jerkbaits, lipless/squarebill

704C - Spinners, chatters, jigs, T-Rigs

I’d want a Dobyns 4 power for spinnerbaits and chatterbaits and by that I mean a 704c, not a 704cb.

I use a 704cb for jerkbaits and small crankbaits, and that’s it.

 

Call them. It’s easy to to talk to a human and they’re very helpful. 1 (903) 919-8028

 

 

 

I agree with those guys above, a 4 power would serve you better for the listed baits, with the possible exception of the squarebills. I like my 744 Kaden alot for keitechs, swimjigs, spinnerbaits, and lipless.

I wasn’t aware of the power difference, so thank you so much for letting me know! I think the 704c will be the move, my Abu Vengeance medium casted really well but I always felt like I had a bit more trouble getting the hook home, and it was noticeable around grass when my chatterbaits would get bogged down I couldn’t really “pop” them out