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Dobyns 804c Carolina riggin special #14387736 06/07/22 10:28 PM
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I can’t find the post or remember who posted It but there was someone on here who recently recommended a Dobyns 804c as his c-rig rod.
I ordered one and It came in today and this thing is a broomstick. Anyone use It? Seems super stiff and wondering how sensitive it’ll be.

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Re: Dobyns 804c Carolina riggin special [Re: wh2004] #14387740 06/07/22 10:35 PM
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Never tried that model, I use a 784 HP. Works great for a-rigs too.

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Most that I know use that more for an A-rig, and stuff like that.

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Originally Posted by tmd11111
Never tried that model, I use a 784 HP. Works great for a-rigs too.



+1 Awesome rod for the A rig. I first learned about it on a guide trip with Mark Pack. He gave me his to use that day. Now I have 3 of them. Mine are the older models before the HP came out.

I also like the Dobyns Sierra 734 for the C-rig if you want a shorter rod to use.

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Re: Dobyns 804c Carolina riggin special [Re: wh2004] #14387818 06/08/22 12:27 AM
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I have used many a rods and the Dobyns 804C is the perfect C-Rig rod for throwing a 1oz weight.
Great length that cast a mile. Sensitive tip section to feel difference between mud, sand, gravel etc. plenty of backbone for Long sweeping hooksets on big fish. This is the best C-Rig rod at any price point IMO.
If you are using 1/2oz then go with the 784. I catch good ones like this all the time on this setup. Not overpowered at all.
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Good deal! 1oz is exactly what I plan to throw based off the below post. I screenshotted It a few weeks ago but can’t find It now. I plan to rig It just like in the post.
Still deciding on reel. I’m guessing I’ll need a lot if line?


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Never used it for A -rigs but the 784 DX is my favorite jig rod and works well with a big spoon.

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Re: Dobyns 804c Carolina riggin special [Re: wh2004] #14387855 06/08/22 01:43 AM
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Any good 200 size reel along with some quality 20lb floro will work just fine.

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Yes that Antares is a high dollar dude. I use a curado 200.

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Yeah no Antares for me lol

It’ll either be one of my Tatulas or the new Revo Ike that’s on the way if I like It.

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You are correct that the 804 is kind-of stiff. It needs a 3/4 or 1 oz weight to really work well. With the 8' length and that weight you can sling a CR really far and cover some water. Also when you hook a fish you can take-up alot of line on a sweep hookset. For 1/2 oz the 735 or 784 works well.

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Something doesn’t make sense here. A 4 power Dobyns rod is a 4 power rod. How would topping from
A 804 to a 784 make a difference in flex/stiffness?


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Originally Posted by Frank the Tank
Something doesn’t make sense here. A 4 power Dobyns rod is a 4 power rod. How would topping from
A 804 to a 784 make a difference in flex/stiffness?


Different tapers and different materials, different applications.

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So a 4 power is not a 4 power


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