I am thinking about trying the HP line for Texas rigs. I fish mainly from a kayak, but which rod would you pick up for this. 704 vs 744 (full or split grips). Also am I understanding the warranty program correctly. If I break my rod six years from or break an eye I can send a portion of the rod in and not pay full price for a new one?
Quote from: Masterbasser45 on November 26, 2023, 11:58:28 AMI am thinking about trying the HP line for Texas rigs. I fish mainly from a kayak, but which rod would you pick up for this. 704 vs 744 (full or split grips). Also am I understanding the warranty program correctly. If I break my rod six years from or break an eye I can send a portion of the rod in and not pay full price for a new one?
Dobyns Replacement policy is pretty easy. You pay about $100 (replacement fee + shipping). Just make sure you mail in the logo section of the rod!! It's about a 4" section.
As far as which rod? Since I don't fish from the kayak, I don't know which length would serve you best in the hook setting dept. But the 4 power is a great t-rig rod.
Yes the no hassle warranty is awesome. Break it in a car door and Gary will send you a new one under the No Hassle warranty. I don't recommend doing that :shocking:
I'm with Lou, depends on a couple things. The 744 had a little softer tip and I like that for my T-rigs. It loads quickly and can wrestle large bass from cover quickly. I like the softer tip because I think it helps prevent the bass from detecting me before I detect it.
Quote from: Masterbasser45 on November 26, 2023, 11:58:28 AMI am thinking about trying the HP line for Texas rigs. I fish mainly from a kayak, but which rod would you pick up for this. 704 vs 744 (full or split grips). Also am I understanding the warranty program correctly. If I break my rod six years from or break an eye I can send a portion of the rod in and not pay full price for a new one?
From the DX line (Extreme HP models) I fish the DX744C S/H for my T-rigs, and the DX745C S/H for jigs, heavy T-rigs and Carolina rigs. I also fish a DC733C for weightless Senko T-rigs on light line. I also have a DRX754C which does the same job as my DX744C (with slightly more sensitivity), and started dragging a Dark Sleeper on one while the other has T-rig or heavy shakey head.
As for the warranty, each series has a different cost of warranty, and the old original DX702SF I just cut up and sent in cost $80 plus shipping to replace.
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A Texas rig worm can vary in weight from 1/8th ounce to 3/4 or so. I seldom use larger than 3/8 ounce, so this may not apply directly to you. I am also standing on a deck and not sitting at water level and I have little experience in a Kayak. I have a DX744 and occasionally use it for heavier weights or in thicker brush, but my normal go to texas rig/shakyhead rig is a DX743. The rod is significantly lighter and, I think, more sensitive. The DX743 would be my recommendation. To give you an idea of how much I like the 743, I always have 3 of them in my boat.
As far as the warranty goes, it is the best on the market. Cut the section out with the logo and model on it, send it to Dobyns with a check and instructions and they will ship you a new one. You can also call them and upgrade by paying the difference on a higher end rod, or change rod models. They are very easy to work with on warranty issues even if the damage was your fault. They do not ask questions.
Brad
DV744 for a texas rig rod. not super heavy T-Rigs, but 1/2 and lighter are a pleasure.
the DX744 is a dang pleasure to fish with. made me second guess a Megabass P5 rod i use in that position.
my friiend and i exchanged rods for a day. the DX744 is sick, and about 2/3 the $$.