I don't know why, but my DX704C rod is rated 1/4-1oz. heavy and EXTRA FAST action. ???

Sounds like you have a Generation 1 Dobyns maybe...?

But it was bought 25 February 2010 at Tackle warehouse. ???

I don't know why, but my DX704C rod is rated 1/4-1oz. heavy and EXTRA FAST action. ???

Sounds like you have a Generation 1 Dobyns maybe...?

But it was bought 25 February 2010 at Tackle warehouse. ???

Sending you a PM.

This year I added a Dobyn's DX 742 SF Champion Extreme spinning rod which is a 7'4" ML which I use to throw senko's and small light finesse plastics with 6 lb. florocarbon. This rod has been a joy to fish with and I would highly reccomend this rod to anyone who might be interested and I'll definetely consider Dobyn's for future rod purchases.

I use almost all Powell rods and love them. There is no way that the extra price on the Dobyns is justified! The difference is minimal to me. And yes i have used the Gen II Dobyns.

I use almost all Powell rods and love them. There is no way that the extra price on the Dobyns is justified! The difference is minimal to me. And yes i have used the Gen II Dobyns.

The Dobyns Savvy Series is the same price as the Powell rods, so there's no extra price...

I use almost all Powell rods and love them. There is no way that the extra price on the Dobyns is justified! The difference is minimal to me. And yes i have used the Gen II Dobyns.

Everyone has ther opinion. I own not just tried both and the dobyns are a better all around rod. No one said that powell were bad rods, just tip heavy. They are a good rod for the price, but for those who are little bit more picky about performance Dobyns is where it's at.  8-)

Dobyns now has a Savvy series that's right at the same price point as Powell.

Just to clarify, the Savvy rods that are 7'3" and longer are the same price as the Powell rods at $169.99. The 7'0" rods and shorter are $139.99 for Powell while Dobyns rods are $149.99 - 159.99 in those lengths.

I like Powell rods and have been using them since Gary Dobyns first designed them. Having said that, he did raise the bar when he started his own company. As David P. stated, you won't notice a tremendous balance issue with the Powell rods that are 7 feet and shorter. Powells are very good rods. Dobyns rods are just slightly better. Otherwise, Gary would be a fool to start his own company and not make any improvements on the designs he created at PowellCo in order to differentiate his products.

Dobyns now has a Savvy series that's right at the same price point as Powell.

I As David P. stated, you won't notice a tremendous balance issue with the Powell rods that are 7 feet and shorter.

Since this was brought up...I have 7' powell casting and a spinning rods , and the frog rod...I like them and picked up a 6'8 spinning rod that i think is just awefull...Very tip heavy

Dobyns now has a Savvy series that's right at the same price point as Powell.

I As David P. stated, you won't notice a tremendous balance issue with the Powell rods that are 7 feet and shorter.

Since this was brought up...I have 7' powell casting and a spinning rods , and the frog rod...I like them and picked up a 6'8 spinning rod that i think is just awefull...Very tip heavy

I own the following Powell rods and all are 7' or less.

684CEF Baitcasting

683CEF Baitcasting

684CB Baitcasting

703 MEF Spinning

702 MLEF Spinning

I notice no extreme heaviness in the tips. I haven't used the 6'8" spinning rods though.