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Topwater Rod?

Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 3:17 pm
by drdetroit3
Looking for a topwater rod to throw spooks, and other walking baits?
I like the Dobyns fury series, any suggestions?

Thanks

Re: Topwater Rod?

Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 3:40 pm
by Levy
Powell 734 is the best for a super spook IMO. Dobyns 734 is also very good.

Re: Topwater Rod?

Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 7:23 pm
by Csuhchris
Been having a blast with the Phenix feather M 6’9” 6-12 lbs this year with small poppers. Last year used M colts and fury’s and found they were a tad heavier after 4-5 hours of AM topwater. Got rid of my expride’s due to subpar warranty. Can’t go wrong with Dobyn’s warranty!

Re: Topwater Rod?

Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 8:07 pm
by scott39
drdetroit3 wrote:Looking for a topwater rod to throw spooks, and other walking baits?
I like the Dobyns fury series, any suggestions

Thanks
733 Fury. 734 Champion

Re: Topwater Rod?

Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 6:50 am
by Gary Dobyns
In the Fury Series I'd say a 733C or a 734C. I made the Champ 734C many years ago as my personal Super Spook rod. I made it a tad slower to be "perfect". The Fury Series 734C is just a bit faster than the Champ 734C so many guys drop down to the FR 733C for walking baits. THX!!!!

Re: Topwater Rod?

Posted: Fri May 28, 2021 4:39 pm
by Pepsi man
Gary Dobyns wrote:In the Fury Series I'd say a 733C or a 734C. I made the Champ 734C many years ago as my personal Super Spook rod. I made it a tad slower to be "perfect". The Fury Series 734C is just a bit faster than the Champ 734C so many guys drop down to the FR 733C for walking baits. THX!!!!
I use a Fury 734c for walking baits and it does the job well for both bass and stripers. If you like your power on the softer side, go 733.

Gary, when will you have the Extreme series back in stock? I want to give my son my Champ XP line up but I want to get the Extremes to replace them first

Re: Topwater Rod?

Posted: Fri May 28, 2021 5:04 pm
by Gary Dobyns
We do have Extremes back in stock. We're short a couple of models but have most. Please call our office to check. THX!!!! 903-919-8028

Re: Topwater Rod?

Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 6:28 pm
by gman2
I use a DC 705CB glass. I also have a
Champ 734C but prefer the glass rod. I use it for all my topwaters. Thanks Gary for making great rods!

Re: Topwater Rod?

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 5:29 am
by MRoy
The Dobyns Fury is definitely my go to choice when it comes to walking the dog type lures like spooks. St Croix Avid 6'6" is another great option, and IMO works better with bigger lures.

Re: Topwater Rod?

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 12:34 pm
by Mitch
Any of your favorite rod company's Med/Heavy, Fast tip 7'-7'4 Rod will do the job without wearing you out. I like a Loomis IMX 843 for open water and an IMX 844 for Frogs. Same thing in Spinning for poppers.

Re: Topwater Rod?

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 5:07 pm
by Gary Dobyns
For a walking bait rod you could try one of our Colt Series. The Colt 734C is a great feeling rod for spooks. It's $79 retail too. Worth a shot really. It's a surprising great feeling rod for $79. I have a bunch of guys using it for Super Spooks and 1/2oz traps too. Just info. THX!!

Re: Topwater Rod?

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:06 pm
by Fishermans Warehouse Megastore
We've the Colt rod that Gary mentioned available now

https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/pro ... rods/49882

Re: Topwater Rod?

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:30 pm
by drdetroit3
Thanks Gary, I got the 734c fury, great rod!!!

Re: Topwater Rod?

Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:33 pm
by Gary Dobyns
The Fury 734C is a very versatile rod. I think you'll find a lot of uses for it. THX!!!!!!