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General Bass Fishing Discussion => Rods, Reels and Fishing Line => Topic started by: coolcraigster26 on September 08, 2017, 08:04:35 PM

Title: best all around bass rod
Post by: coolcraigster26 on September 08, 2017, 08:04:35 PM
Whats the all around best rod for all types of bass fishing. Price doesnt matter. Terl i will be using is a shimano core 50mg7.
Title: Re: best all around bass rod
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 08, 2017, 08:21:56 PM
Get yourself a Shimano Crucial MH F. They balance together quite well.

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Title: Re: best all around bass rod
Post by: SFL BassHunter on September 08, 2017, 08:37:34 PM
Dobyns 734 is the best all round rod I have used so far. I have a savvy 734 and love it. The Champion would be even better.
Title: Re: best all around bass rod
Post by: coolcraigster26 on September 08, 2017, 10:35:46 PM
Inactually looked a crucial at my tackle shop today. Seems like a nice rod. Have heard of dobyns before. Guess i need to do some research on them. What length would yall recommend?
Title: Re: best all around bass rod
Post by: zippyduck on September 08, 2017, 10:55:55 PM
Quote from: rickdelprado on September 08, 2017, 08:37:34 PM
Dobyns 734 is the best all round rod I have used so far. I have a savvy 734 and love it. The Champion would be even better.

I have the sierra 734 and it is the best all around rod I ever used including shimano and abu rods.
Title: Re: best all around bass rod
Post by: SteveTX on September 08, 2017, 11:37:15 PM
What do you normally throw when you bass fish? If we narrow down
Quoteall types of bass fishing
you might get a better rod dedicated to that style of fishing.
I agree a 734 in the Dobyns Savvy is very versatile.
The Powell 734 was also a nice versatile rod until (https://i.imgur.com/Fwvwm6d.jpg) But I probably had as much to do with that as the rod. I keep catching heavy fish in lilly pads. lo 

Title: Re: best all around bass rod
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 09, 2017, 06:55:30 AM
7'3 Dobyns in anything less than the Champion series might not balance well. You need a 6'8 to 7' to balance that reel properly. Its a very light reel, and if your rods too long or heavy it will be tip heavy.

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Title: Re: best all around bass rod
Post by: SFL BassHunter on September 09, 2017, 08:41:19 AM
I can't speak for the Sierra series, but the only downside to the Dobyns Savvy I have is the weight. It is a fairly heavy rod in comparison to some other rods I own.
The champion series is a lighter rod, if you have the funds for it, then I highly recommend it.
Also Dobyns has some of the best customer service out there.
I know they are a sponsor on this site, but my recommendation has nothing to do with that. I truly do believe they make an excellent product.
Title: Re: best all around bass rod
Post by: Kris on September 09, 2017, 09:11:06 AM
I believe that the Dobyns Fury 734C is my best bass rod. I have others in my arsenal, some Dobyns and some not, but I don't think they come close to how many times I grab the 734. Truth be told, I would like to go almost exclusively Dobyns but retirement won't allow that. One of these days.
Title: Re: best all around bass rod
Post by: zippyduck on September 09, 2017, 09:15:21 AM
The Sierra series is as light as the champion just is a little more parabolic which makes it even a better all around rod. Still is very sensitive and casts farther because it loads faster. Don't get me wrong the champion is my go to rod but if you like to throw spinnerbaits the sierra outshines the champion. If throwing jigs and worms then the champion is the right choice.
Title: Re: best all around bass rod
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 09, 2017, 09:16:58 AM
My suggestion would also be a 734, but I'm biased since I have one in the  Champion line. 
Title: Re: best all around bass rod
Post by: coldfront on September 09, 2017, 09:20:51 AM
Quote from: rickdelprado on September 08, 2017, 08:37:34 PM
Dobyns 734 is the best all round rod I have used so far. I have a savvy 734 and love it. The Champion would be even better.

I didn't go the dobyns route...  but do love my powell 755... and for a bit stiffer rod, the 735.

I think, Rick, in terms of action, capabilities of the rods, we are in somewhat close alignment.
Title: Re: best all around bass rod
Post by: coolcraigster26 on September 10, 2017, 10:55:29 AM
Quote from: zippyduck on September 09, 2017, 09:15:21 AM
The Sierra series is as light as the champion just is a little more parabolic which makes it even a better all around rod. Still is very sensitive and casts farther because it loads faster. Don't get me wrong the champion is my go to rod but if you like to throw spinnerbaits the sierra outshines the champion. If throwing jigs and worms then the champion is the right choice.
which rod if im throwing both?
Title: Re: best all around bass rod
Post by: earldogg on September 10, 2017, 03:07:53 PM
G Loomis mbr783, or mbr843. Gl
Title: Re: best all around bass rod
Post by: loomisguy on September 10, 2017, 04:03:32 PM
I'm a fan of the Denali lithium 843 . Great 3/8 to 1/2 oz. Jig rod , t rig rod, spinnerbait
rod ,even the 90 and 110 whopper plopper.
Really nice stick  that can do a lot.