Dobyns 704CB Composite equivelant

[rudapa]

I love my Dobyns 704CB Composite rods, want to get another. I'm a powell fan but I don't see that they have a similar action without getting a longer rod which is not good for a jerk. Suggestions on a good less expensive alternative?

[born 2 fish]

I'm a big fan of the bps cranking stick for jerkbaits it's a composite rod and its cheap.

[RFeyoMN]

Phenix X-10 is a pretty sweet jerkbait and small topwater rod.

[krindgen]

Powell had the Nusance line which I think had two CBs in that range, 704 and 705CB I think. The 704 was a little lighter action. All under $100. Might be able to find one of those somewhere. New max line has a 703CB - don't think this would work for jerks, and a 695 which might be worth a look.

[rudapa]

I like some "tip" and the Dobyns 705CB is too stiff for me for a jerk. I'd guess like you said the 703 Powell might be to weak and I'm guessing the 695 might be too stiff.

[pitcher]

Look at Irod.Gabes Rip Rap Special.7ft composite rod $149.99

[MAndrews]

I had (and want another) St Croix Premier 7' Medium. It's not listed as a crankbait rod but it had a decent, parabolic action to it. I fished lipless on mine and never had an issue pulling hooks.

[rudapa]

This one is a medium moderate, just 2" shorter which might be good: Genesis II Cast Rod 6'10" Jerk Bait Medium

[krindgen]

I like some "tip" and the Dobyns 705CB is too stiff for me for a jerk. I'd guess like you said the 703 Powell might be to weak and I'm guessing the 695 might be too stiff.

'swhy I thought of that Nusance. I only had one in my hands. Didn't fish with it, but though it wasn't heavy enough for spinnerbaiting, but work for shallow cranking or a jerkbait. They may also have them in the Inferno line. I use the Endurance 610CB, but I almost wanna say it has too much tip for jerkbaiting. I feel like I really have to rip the bait to make it move.

[Bronzefly]

The Tatula Elite 701MLRB is a fine jerk bait, top water, smaller treble hook moving bait rod that may suit your needs...

[DrewFlu33]

Phenix X-10 is a pretty sweet jerkbait and small topwater rod.

Second this. Absolutely LOVE my X-10. So much so that I just picked up an X-13 I'm hoping will make a great heavier chatterbait and lipless rod that can pull double duty on Ploppers and the like. They're crazy light for a composite rod and the action is awesome.

[jerrysfishing]

I like some "tip" and the Dobyns 705CB is too stiff for me for a jerk. I'd guess like you said the 703 Powell might be to weak and I'm guessing the 695 might be too stiff.

I use the 703cb glass with braid and flouro or mono leader and it works great.

[rudapa]

The Dobyns 704CB glass it too whippy for my liking on Jerks. Powell might be very different though.

[Meleagris1]

I love the 704cb for small cranks but as others have said it is too whippy for jerkbaits IMO. The 684cb and 685CB are both great jerkbait rods. I use both depending on the bait and time of year. The 684 has a lot less tip than the 704 and the 685 can really make a jerkbait dance.

[rudapa]

Are you talking 704cb glass or composite? The glass is a small crankbait rod for me like you say, but the composite is a perfect tip for jerks IMO.

[rudapa]

The Tatula is a medium light, I'd have to get my hands on that one and see how much backbone it has. The Phenix X-10 7' M looks similar to the 704CB for sure

[Meleagris1]

Are you talking 704cb glass or composite? The glass is a small crankbait rod for me like you say, but the composite is a perfect tip for jerks IMO.

I was talking about the graphite - the 704CB. The 704 CB glass is a nice crank rod too. The 704 CB has too soft a tip for my preference for jerkbaits - its OK for baits that don't need a ton of action. The 684 being a little shorter feels a half power stiffer and works well. I prefer the 685cb.

[Sparky292]

I have 2 704cb graphite models and really like them. Just picked up the tatula elite 701mlrb and it's awesome! It feels a lot like the 704. Only thing is, it has a shorter handle, which I actually like way better for jerkbaits. But it is just a touch stiffer. Had to compare em side by side to really tell. Overall weight Wise the Daiwa feels lighter.

[rudapa]

Is that the Tatula Elite Medium Light you are talking about?

[Sparky292]

Is that the Tatula Elite Medium Light you are talking about?

Ya. A "Randy Howell" rod. I'm surprised by how much I like it. The handle might not be as nice for casting but having it be short when working a jerkbait is super nice.