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 Dobyns Question
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12/11/14 07:19 PM
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airforcefishin
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Having to start over on my rods and reels so I'm looking to go with a bit better quality this time. For you guys that use the savvy rods how do you like them?
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Re: Dobyns Question
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12/11/14 07:35 PM
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jseago
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Re: Dobyns Question
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12/11/14 07:52 PM
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JTB
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I switched from W&G SKR's Micros the the Savvy"s and love them.
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Re: Dobyns Question
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12/11/14 07:55 PM
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Bugzout10
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No Sharelunker and counting
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Re: Dobyns Question
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12/11/14 08:03 PM
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UTDmiller
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I have 2 Savvy rods and i really like them. Both are heavy jig rods i use for flipping and dragging jigs. I also have a the 805cb champion line rod and its the best Crank bait rod i have ever owned. Very happy with them
John Miller
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Re: Dobyns Question
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12/11/14 08:08 PM
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patriot07
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I have a Savvy 704, a Champion 703 and a Champ Extreme 745.
Savvy is great for moving baits or anything where sensitivity isn't a huge premium. They're sensitive, but not nearly as sensitive as the Champion line. For senkos, T-rigs, C-Rigs, jigs, etc. where sensitivity is very important, go to the Champion or Champ Extreme line. I went with a Champ for senkos and light T-rigs (703) and went to the Champ Extreme for my jig rod, and I think that's the most cost-effective way to cover all your bases. Jig bites can tend to be the lightest (and often the biggest fish), so I wanted to have the best rod for that technique. Also, I fish jigs a lot. It's a rare day if I go to the lake without one tied on. So that played a role in it too.
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Re: Dobyns Question
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12/11/14 08:13 PM
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Chris G
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Yes, I am on the Dobyn's team but I owned some Savvy's long before that. They are great rods and have a lot of options for length, power and action. I throw a split shot in HEAVY cover on Monticello this time of year and the only rod I use for it is my Savvy 735. I've pulled countless 5+ pound fish out of the thickest stuff you can imagine out there using that rod. Of the rods I own, probably 30% are Savvy, 50% Champion and 10% Extreme
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Re: Dobyns Question
[Re: airforcefishin]
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12/11/14 10:02 PM
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DEFMP
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If you ever have a question about any of their rods, just call them. They give you no bs, talk to you for however long you need, and will answer any question you have. I have upgraded all my rods to Champions or Extremes. I have a savvy rod I used for t-rigs, but the sensitivity wasn't even close to the other lines, so I now use it for buzz baits.
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Re: Dobyns Question
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12/11/14 11:55 PM
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ezbassin
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I have a Savvy 704, a Champion 703 and a Champ Extreme 745.
Savvy is great for moving baits or anything where sensitivity isn't a huge premium. They're sensitive, but not nearly as sensitive as the Champion line. For senkos, T-rigs, C-Rigs, jigs, etc. where sensitivity is very important, go to the Champion or Champ Extreme line. I went with a Champ for senkos and light T-rigs (703) and went to the Champ Extreme for my jig rod, and I think that's the most cost-effective way to cover all your bases. Jig bites can tend to be the lightest (and often the biggest fish), so I wanted to have the best rod for that technique. Also, I fish jigs a lot. It's a rare day if I go to the lake without one tied on. So that played a role in it too. ^ ^ This is right on the money. I use a Savvy 735 for small swim baits, chatter baits, and swim jigs. I have a 705 Champion for my Tx.rig rod and I also use it for pitching a 3/8 jig under docks (well when docks on Fork have water under them). I have an Extreme 703 for a shaky head and finesse jig, a 744 for flukes, three 745's for jigs and Tx. rigged craw tubes, and a couple of 784 Extremes for my C-rig's.
Last edited by ezbassin; 12/11/14 11:56 PM.
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Re: Dobyns Question
[Re: airforcefishin]
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12/12/14 01:31 AM
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TomG
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They have a very good military discount. i have some of the champion and they are outstanding!
USAF / Retired
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Re: Dobyns Question
[Re: airforcefishin]
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12/12/14 05:16 AM
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lamoon78
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Champions would be better choice. I have a few Savvy they are good but all around the Champion is hard to beat.
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Re: Dobyns Question
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12/12/14 05:28 AM
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Chet
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Have several Champions(and like them all) but my favorite is a Savvy 703 micro guide. I can't tell you how many fish I've caught with a split shot rig on my micro. Great rods.
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Re: Dobyns Question
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12/12/14 08:08 AM
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airforcefishin
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They have a very good military discount. i have some of the champion and they are outstanding! hat I did not know, thanks for that tip! I found three today that I purchased together. Two champion and one champion extreme
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Re: Dobyns Question
[Re: airforcefishin]
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12/12/14 04:11 PM
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TomG
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You are welcome. They have the best military discount that I am aware of. Enjoy!
USAF / Retired
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