Dobyns 663C vs 682C

[Gwamba]

Hey Dobyns Guys!
Looking for a jerkbait/top water combo rod and want something under 7'...I will be mostly throwing #10 X Raps, Mc Spros, Rogues for jerks... smaller top waters such as Chug Bugs, Baby Torpedos, Pop Rs etc to shoreline targets on 10-14# line. Maybe even lighter shallow cranks...The Dobyns SSM 663 or Champ 682 would seem to work but I have never seen or fished one.


Any advice on this would be appreciated

[Mike Cork]

I figure it was a type o when you said 782? Since you want a rod under 7 feet.

The SSM is going to be a little stiffer rod which would make the Champion a better choice for your lure selection. However, fishing shoreline targets, the SSM might be a little more accurate because the action of that champion series is going to load a lot during casts. This is not a major difference, and you can adjust.

I would take the champion series in this situation. You have a very diverse bait choice and the two power will be best for most of them.

[Gwamba]

sorry Mike....typo....682C 

[Mike Bush]

Old thread..but Ill add .02.

As Mike said...look to the Champion line. My personal favorite rod is the 684cb for small cranks, poppers and jerkbaits...throwing 90 and 110 sizes. I even throw a 1/2 MB popper on it and it does a great job. I can get that thing to walk in place and hardly move. Very good choice for what you are looking to do.

[Brocksdad1]

With this new line and prices after my Lee rod is built I'll be ordering one.

Is the free fury with purchase of the other rod only a classic "in person" thing.

Thanks.

[Mike Bush]

I would think so. Gary does some crazy stuff at the Classic.

[Brocksdad1]

I would think so. Gary does some crazy stuff at the Classic.

Bummer

[Mike Bush]

That Fury line is gonna do some damage at that pricepoint. Very slick rod for 109

[Brocksdad1]

Yea. Gonna be a toss up between dobyns and rapsody for me. I have two Rapsody and love them.