Dobyns 733c. or 703c. Users ?

[chrisD46]

I currently have a Dobyns SA 734c. ,  SA 735c. and a SA 703s.  rods and was thinking of buying either a SA 703c. or 733c. for slightly lighter baits and applications ... The question is what different applications would I use it for versus the close SA 703s. spinning rod I already have - your thoughts & experiences ? Thanks in advance !

[zippyduck]

The 703c and 733c are MH rods and your SA703sf is a medium power.

The 3 power casting rods are very versatile. Some guys throw jerkbaits  small spinnerbaits, and small cranks on them. Most use them for small jigs, tubes, and shakeyheads.

[Mike Cork]

I'm a reaction bait guy and use my three powers just like Zippy mentioned. I'll toss a crank up to an Arashi 5, most 110 jerkbaits, and 1/4-3/8 ounce spinnerbaits. I hate fishing a senko but it's good for that.

[HellaBass]

I love the 703S for shaky heads and dock fishing when I need to finesse a dock

[zippyduck]

I love the 703S for shaky heads and dock fishing when I need to finesse a dock

I have watched you do this. It is a lesson to take seriously. 

[chrisD46]

Thanks Zippyduck to clarify plus tips offered ! Of the two , the 703c might be a tad more versatile in length for such applications versus the 733 c ?

[Gary Dobyns]

Great replies here already. Here's a short one. I'd go with the 733C. It has so many uses it's crazy. Even if It wouldn't be a first choice as a jig rod, it'd do it good enough. This is one of the most versatile rods we make. If fact I always say if you have a 733C and a 734C you could probably fish 85-90% of techniques requiring a casting rod. THX!!

[Sdog1]

At what bullet weight would you move from a 733 to a 734 for Texas rigging soft plastics?

[Mike Cork]

For me it's not so much about the weight as it is having to push the hook through the plastic and then into a bass's jaw. So anything that is rigged Texas style I'm going to a four power, unless is a very thin worm or finesse application then I stick with the 3 powers.

[Smallie_Stalker]

I'm totally amazed at the sheer amount of different things I can do with my FR 733C. I also have a SA 734C and I think that with just a very few exceptions between those two rods I could throw just about anything.





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[chrisD46]

Great replies here already. Here's a short one. I'd go with the 733C. It has so many uses it's crazy. Even if It wouldn't be a first choice as a jig rod, it'd do it good enough. This is one of the most versatile rods we make. If fact I always say if you have a 733C and a 734C you could probably fish 85-90% of techniques requiring a casting rod. THX!!

*Thanks Gary ! Looks like I will be adding a Sierra 733c. to my already Sierra collection of the 734c. and the 735c. Another reason is I may be moving from the South East to Arizona where the Sierra 733c. might prove real useful !

[Ranger08]

733 is a great rod.  I throw 3/8 chatterbaits, lipless cranks and light swim jigs.  Works well.