kscatman76 Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 I have the Dobyns 795 Fury and an Okuma Guide Select Heavy. I use the Okuma for Hudd 68's and Weedless Rising Sons. I use the Dobyns for 6 inch bull shad's. The Dobyns doesn't seem as still or powerful as the Okuma. Would the 795 work for Hudd68's and Weedless Rising Sons also or should I trade or sell it for another Okuma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zsneezes Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 I believe that the 795 has the parabolic tip, someone correct me if I'm wrong. My 795 and 806 feel the same in that sense. The parabolic tip causes it to be a great rod for treble hook baits but a little more difficult to really drive in a single hook. I would consider the daiwa dx swimbait rod in MH or H depending if you'll throw 8in hudds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscatman76 Posted August 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 that was about my thinking to, I'm not sure with that tip that it can hammer home a hudd 68 or a WRS with a 10/0 beast hook. Tell you what it's great for though and that is an Arig, it does great with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilcatfish Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) The 795 will throw a 68 fine. I've used mine for WRS and other similar sized jig hook swimmers without issue. I've always considered this rod to have a pretty fast action and good for soft baits. Tip might be a little soft but the rod has a solid backbone Edited August 15, 2017 by evilcatfish Morph808 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmthompson44 Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 I agree with kyle the 795 has plenty to drive home a hookset with a hudd 68. Is it the best rod for that intended purpose probably not but you will be just fine with ur 795 with 6in hudds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Ramen Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 795 is fine for 68s and WRS. That's what I use for both of those baits.When you fish the WRS, be sure to keep the rod tip pointed right at the bait for the full retrieve. It will feel weird but will significantly improve your hook-up ratio. Morph808 and YELOSUB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskickinrednick Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Use braid it will help with a parabolic rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YELOSUB Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) This is the only swimbait set up I use a braid to flouro leader... Edited August 17, 2017 by YELOSUB basskickinrednick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morph808 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Got my first WRS fish on my 795 using 20lb PF copoly. Agree to point the rod at the bait for a good hookset. Hit the fish so hard that the beast hook went through the top roof of its mouth and took out one of its eyeball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
253caster Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I run a 68 and the 8inch huddy on a 795. A little underpowered for the 8inch, but it handles the 68 very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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