BigMattRSA Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 My super duty wide spool feels good on my 795 - sportsmansoufitters had them for 149 shipped and if you leave something in your cart long enough they send you a $5 dollar purchase incentive. I have no experience with the other reels. The 6.4:1 Lews SDW has the same IPT and capacity as the Curado 300e. I also just tried the cardiff 300a on my 795 and it felt much better than I guessed it would given that its a round reel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quail hound Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 I have a Lew's SD on my 795, already had it on another rod so I just did a little shuffling and used what I had. If I was buying a reel for it I'd definitely go with a SD wide spool. I have to be careful casting punker on my SD or I'll spool it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Ramen Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Bit the bullet and went with the 795. Now need help with reel decision. Lew's Super Duty, Shimano Tranx, Tatula HD, or 13 Fishing A3. Tatula HD. They are available for good prices on eBay and it's an amazing reel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campobassmaster Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Most guys on this site know how much I love my 806, but for the application you have spoken of I think an 806 wouldn't be a great option. To me, the 806 is a treble hook rod. Its super parabolic, and struggles with jig hook style baits. SO for softballs I think you would regrets it. I love my 795, and think for the baits you have listed would be th best bet. If you become a hard bait guy then drop the 795 and get yourself a 806. Matt got this right I personally LOVE my 795 CXP and throw a lot of my baits on it, and have an IRod Bailey swim for bigger stuff.. BUT I think if you want one rod to throw a lot of stuff, go with that 806, unless you're willing to stray from dobyns and get a bailey swim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink whisperer Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 I have a Lews super duty wide spool on my Phenix recon elite and love it. I use the Tatula HD as a frog rod now. My all time favorite though is the A3 on my 806 Dobyns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdutton7441 Posted May 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 Found a Tatula HD on eBay for $128.00. Couldn't really pass it up. Top Ramen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink whisperer Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 eBay has 20% off coupon right now too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink whisperer Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Not sure how anybody could call this rod "too soft" for jig hook baits. I just got it to try during the memorial day sale and it's a beast! With some fluoro or braid with leader it would absolutely sure for both treble and jig baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Frog Man Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Not sure how anybody could call this rod "too soft" for jig hook baits. I just got it to try during the memorial day sale and it's a beast! With some fluoro or braid with leader it would absolutely sure for both treble and jig baits. You can definitely use it with jig hooks but you'll see the action alot better when you hook up on a fish and you'll see why a lot of guys think of it as a treble hook rod. Even with mono it loads throughout the whole blank. Way more moderate than single hook jig guys like. But it's more of a personal style thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink whisperer Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Yeah it's definitely a different action then my champ 806. Guess i will have to catch one first and see cuz right now it's hard to believe it will load throughout. I like it though for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Frog Man Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) Yeah it's definitely a different action then my champ 806. Guess i will have to catch one first and see cuz right now it's hard to believe it will load throughout. I like it though for sure. My bad I was referring to the champ 806 not the fury. I kinda assumed that the actions would be similar just as it looks like alot of other guys did. I'd be interested to hear the differences in actions between the two though. That would be useful to guys down the road Edited June 8, 2017 by MA Frog Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink whisperer Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 The deflection in the blank of the champ is more then that of the fury. So, the fury is a bit stiffer to me. Although my champ is the older model with non Fuji guides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-camarena Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Dont know about the rest but i can vouch for the superduty wide spool. Its a great reel. I have 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink whisperer Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Dont know about the rest but i can vouch for the superduty wide spool. Its a great reel. I have 3 I agree, i have 2 and they are amazing reels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilcatfish Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 So now that the fury 806 has been out for a bit, is the general consensus that it's faster than the champion 806? Looking to add a rod during the Black Friday sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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