I decided to pick one of these up to dedicate towards the A-Rig.     I am thinking of a good reel for it, leaning towards the the zillion HD.

 

Would the HD be too much reel for that rod or would a zillion sv tw be better?

Not that you asked, but IMO a 4 power Dobyns XP might be a bit soft for A-rig. 5 power would be better suited.  Regarding reels, Zillion HD is fine.

Thats what I thought but apparently the 804 is a great A-rig rod. 

 

Read the reviews

https://dobynsrods.com/product/dc-804c/#reviews

1 hour ago, Jeffrey Walker said:

Thats what I thought but apparently the 804 is a great A-rig rod. 

 

Read the reviews

https://dobynsrods.com/product/dc-804c/#reviews

 

Hmm, the lure rating is about the same as my 735, yet it's rated as 4 power instead of 5. Well, this is for A-rig all right. 

I dont think it’s not strong enough for an A-Rog. I mean an A-rig had to weight at least 2oz if not more.  How could this be a good rod for the A-Rig?  i don’t get the reviews and am questioning if this could work or if i should look at a different rod.  

 

 

IMO you can still throw A-rig on rods rated for 1.5oz lure, given the action is moderate fast/moderate. You don't snap cast it anyway.  I think this rod is pretty much the heaviest the Champion series can get, so if you want to stay in the Champion series, this is the rod to consider I guess.  

I would be looking at the Champion 794 swimbait rod or maybe the 795 if you're throwing heavier heads with bigger swimbaits. The 794 is supposed to be a great A rig rod and shouldn't feel overloaded like I imagine the 804 would.