Klashnash Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 (edited) Choosing between these three rods right now and need your guys input before I pull the trigger. Only gonna be throwing treble hook baits on these rods such as a K9 and 86 doomriders. Edited July 8, 2023 by Klashnash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnybass64 Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 I’d recommend the leviathan for sure. Klashnash, LClements and GoodVibez_TightLines 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_dont_fish_swimbaits Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 I don’t know a lot about leviathans so I wont suggest one or the other but Dobyns are soft compared to a lot of rods. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klashnash Posted July 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jonnybass64 said: I’d recommend the leviathan for sure. That’s what I’m leaning towards! My only issue is the price point, but if it’s the best out of the three then that’s the rod. Jonnybass64 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPayne Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 I started out with a Dobyns 867. I really liked that rod with the exception the of the length. It was unwieldy and nearly unusable on my kayak so it became a bank beater/big boat only kind of deal. That frustrated me because I LOVE kayak fishing. I have since given the 867 to my 13 year old to start his journey into the big baits and bought a Leviathan Omega MH and XH. The overlap on those two rods is such that I didn’t see the point in getting the H and I will tell you. There is NO comparison between that Dobyns and my Leviathan rods. All that to say…go with the Leviathan Klashnash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klashnash Posted July 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 34 minutes ago, BPayne said: I started out with a Dobyns 867. I really liked that rod with the exception the of the length. It was unwieldy and nearly unusable on my kayak so it became a bank beater/big boat only kind of deal. That frustrated me because I LOVE kayak fishing. I have since given the 867 to my 13 year old to start his journey into the big baits and bought a Leviathan Omega MH and XH. The overlap on those two rods is such that I didn’t see the point in getting the H and I will tell you. There is NO comparison between that Dobyns and my Leviathan rods. All that to say…go with the Leviathan What’s the biggest difference in terms of quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPayne Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 14 minutes ago, Klashnash said: What’s the biggest difference in terms of quality? I would say the blank is much higher quality and the fit and finish is just more dialed in overall. I’m in no way knocking that 867. It was a hell of a rod. The Leviathan was just a nice upgrade! Klashnash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsaProch Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Dude! Personally I’d definitely recommend the leviathan. The heavy blank is incredibly light and perfect for the k9. Also, customer service at Leviathan is a++. Klashnash and GoodVibez_TightLines 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyCatlow Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 I have an 867 myself and I will say the biggest drawback for me is the length. It throws the k9 and Doomrider beautifully but the length makes it awkward to use in a kayak and depending where your bank fishing you’ll need some open space. I’d say the Leviathan is your better option based on quality. If price point is a drawback for you I’m pretty sure Scales N Tales podcast has a discount code with Leviathan for 20% off GoodVibez_TightLines and Klashnash 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klashnash Posted July 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Went with the leviathan! Thanks for the advice guys BPayne, GoodVibez_TightLines, AnthonyCatlow and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22RangerZ520R Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Leviathan > Dobyns all day every day LClements 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LClements Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Klashnash said: Went with the leviathan! Thanks for the advice guys You won’t regret it! Love my omega rod! Klashnash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_diggy_ Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 Leviathans Omegas are great rods and I prefer the aesthetics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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