Which Dobyn's would be more versitile

[jiggerjake]

Which would be more versitle/suited for throwing a wider range of shallow to med.crankbaits,say from 1/4 to 5/8oz. The Dobyn's 684cb,704cb or 705cb? I have the 704cb glass and feel it is a little overpowered for 1/2oz and more. I also have the 705cb glass and find it to be a little stiff in the tip for 3/8oz or smaller.Was planning to start useing that for traps in sparse cover & open water this year.
I havn't really used the 704 cb glass except in the yard but feel it may have limited use if one of the other mentioned rods can take its place plus a little more.I fish as a rider alot so keeping the 704glass as a dedicated rod for 100,200 bandits and such is sometimes not an option.

[PolarKraft195]

I use a 705CB graphite

[xranger77]

705cb would give you the range you are looking for if you feel the glass is too much.

[jiggerjake]

Thanks. So would the 685cb work equally as well? I spend some time on smaller river jet boats were things can get a little cramped for 7' rods.Are they the same power/action?

[xranger77]

Yep...685 would be the shorter of the 705 if you are looking for a shorter stick.

[jjpatton]

i have the 685 and it is great for 1.5- 2.5 sized square bills. ive used it for bandit 100s and 200s and it is good for them. the 4 power maybe better with those but if you go heavier like the 5/8 it will be too much lure
685 is very versatile too, ive used it for spooks (jr and super), traps (1/4 and 1/2), and in a pinch not bad with bigger jerkbaits. If the shorter length is what you want i would suggest this rod. the 684 gets overpowered imo with weights over 1/2

[civicrr]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by jiggerjake &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Thanks. So would the 685cb work equally as well? I spend some time on smaller river jet boats were things can get a little cramped for 7' rods.Are they the same power/action?</td></tr></table>

The 685CB actually has a little bit stiffer tip than the 705CB. I also feel it is a little bit faster in action. Check out the lure range on the rod vs the 705CB. 685CB is 1/4 - 1 1/4oz. 705CB is 1/4 - 1oz.

As I said on TT.com, you want the 705CB.

[jiggerjake]

Thanks for all the input.--