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Dobyns,Powell, or Castaway?

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Narrowed it down to these three rods for a pitchin rod.There all around the same price point.

7'6 mh or h ain't sure yet

Can anyone comment on any of them? :)

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I absolutly love my Dobyns Pitching Rod. It's a 764C. It's light and in pitches and flipps like a dream. I don't own any Savvy Rods though but I hear they are great to.

I find the new Powell Endurance 775 to be a great rod. Its also very versatile as you can use it for a ton of other techniques.

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What type of baits, weights, and cover are you planning to fish with this rod? I fish Dobyns rods exclusively, and really like them. I can't really suggest a specific rod though without hearing exactly what you're going to be using the rod for. I pitch baits from 1/4oz in no cover, up to 1 1/2oz in extremely heavy cover, and everything in between.

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Mostly a 5/16 to 1/2 oz. t-rig in light to moderate cover.Laydowns, overhangs, little brush. 15# Pro line.Nothin to heavy maybe some pads later in the year. We don't get too much heavy stuff in Ohio unless it's wood. :)

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Noone uses any of these rods??? :)

I would go with the Powell.. but that is just personal preference..

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Mostly a 5/16 to 1/2 oz. t-rig in light to moderate cover.Laydowns, overhangs, little brush. 15# Pro line.Nothin to heavy maybe some pads later in the year. We don't get too much heavy stuff in Ohio unless it's wood. :)

  The Dobyns 764 would definitely fit the bill. I personally use the 765 but I fish probably slightly heavier cover and fish 1/2oz almost exclusively on that rod.

I have both Powell and Dobyns rods and I like them both. IMO,the Dobyns is a better looking rod with better components, if that's important to you. I refer to my Powells as my "battle rods" because they are looking a little rough (mainly the cork) from all the bass they've hauled in. ;D

I like my Castaways I have 13 of them nice rods.

Powell 704C or 733...

X2 on the Powell 704C

I find the 733 more suited for lipless & shallow cranks. The 734 is my worm rod,

Nick

735 savvy is a VERY versatile rod. Sensitive, balanced and looks great. Also backed by a lifetime warranty and no hassle $60 replacement. You will not regret buying this rod.

Try the Dobyns Champion 735C, a very versatile rod. I'm very happy with them for pitching, general jig fishing, and frogs.

Try the Dobyns Champion 735C, a very versatile rod. I'm very happy with them for pitching, general jig fishing, and frogs.

As soon as I can get the bait monkey to jump on my wife's back I'm getting that one.  ::)

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