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  1. 05-23-2018, 06:26 AM #1
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    Dobyns Champion extreme HP

    Looking for a new jig rod. Have narrowed it down to the Dobyns Champion Extreme HP. Can't decide between the 745 and the 795. Any suggestions?
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    #2 05-23-2018, 07:19 AM
    My opinion you'll be happier with the 745...unless your looking for a flipping stick. I use my 795 for fishing heavy grass, more punching type stuff and the 745 for isolated cover (brush, docks, etc).
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    #3 05-23-2018, 07:51 AM
    Yeah. I mostly fish cover and docks. Do a little dock skipping. Lay downs things like that.
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    #4 05-23-2018, 08:13 AM
    The 745 will suit your needs more so than the 795 if you are just fishing lighter cover. As mentioned above the 795 will be a better choice for punching and heavy cover.
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    #5 05-23-2018, 08:15 AM
    ^ what these guys said.
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    #6 05-23-2018, 12:16 PM
    If you think the 745 is not enough rod for you maybe the 746 is another option. I think I read Gary himself uses the 746 for jigs.
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    #7 05-23-2018, 02:18 PM
    745. 795 is a great punch/grass rod.
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    #8 05-23-2018, 10:58 PM
    The 745 is a phenomenal jig rod.
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    #9 05-23-2018, 11:08 PM
    I thought the 745 was a little stiff. Traded it for a 744 and it's perfect for me.
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    #10 05-24-2018, 02:02 PM
    another 745 vote here
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    #11 05-25-2018, 11:24 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by John Sanner View Post
    I thought the 745 was a little stiff. Traded it for a 744 and it's perfect for me.
    This is the rod I would choose also. I'm actually in the market for one now. If I was going to be out throwing football head jigs or making long cast throwing any jig I would get the 784 Mike Long jig rod. I'm wanting one of these also. I love my Dobyns rods. I could easily spend a grand on new rods if I could afford to buy anything I wanted.
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    #12 05-26-2018, 07:28 PM
    Love the 745 so much bought another one. The 745 has won me several tourneys
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    #13 05-26-2018, 09:07 PM
    The 745 is really an awesome jig rod. I had 3 at one point but ended up selling them and going with two 744 Champs this year - this new champ model is made specifically as a jig rod and have a great action with just slightly more give which I personally like in a jig rod. The 795 isn't too handy around docks, its for punching and more open water grass etc.
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    #14 05-28-2018, 10:37 PM
    744 here as well. 745 (champion) is my frog rod.


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    #15 06-05-2018, 10:39 AM
    I have a Champion Extreme 744DX for sale, if anyone is interested. It's the older model.
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