The two are different, one is more geared towards treble hard baits (imx 966) and the other (dobyns 807) for j- style hook soft baits (hudd) or owner beast hook (wcz soft baits). The reason is the power and action. The 966 is more parobolic and pins the fish like a giant crankbait rod with treble swimbaits and the dobyns 807 has more backbone and faster action to set the j style hook on a hudd... hope this helps. I own both and highly recommend each of them.