TST 794.5 AR – Cobble Cork
$199.99
Out of stock
| Length | 7'9" |
|---|---|
| Handle | Cork-Full |
| Line Weight | 15-25 lb |
| Lure Weight | 1-3 1/2 oz |
| Action | Heavy Fast |
| Applications | Alabama Rigs, Swimbaits |
Out of stock
$199.99
Out of stock
| Length | 7'9" |
|---|---|
| Handle | Cork-Full |
| Line Weight | 15-25 lb |
| Lure Weight | 1-3 1/2 oz |
| Action | Heavy Fast |
| Applications | Alabama Rigs, Swimbaits |
Out of stock
Benji (verified owner) –
794.5 AR – Cobble Cork… I think the rod itself is amazing, but we are here to review the cork. I think the cork is holding up just fine after three days of moderate to intense use. At first I wasn’t too big of a fan due to the cork feeling a bit gritty and instantly had some of the pieces coming off after mild use. However, since that initial use, I haven’t noticed anymore pieces/chunks coming out of the cork. It does feel good when it gets wet, it’s still fairly tacky. It was difficult for me to give it 4 stars because I’m a huge fan of the cork that is currently offered on the champions, but I know this is a needed change due to raw material quality and prices. I wish I was able to test the other 3 versions to give more thorough feedback and comparisons. At the end of the day, this isn’t a bad option if Gary were to have to go this route, I just with the finish was a little smoother to touch is all. I hope this helps with the decision process going forward.
Ab Vang (verified owner) –
Super lightweight! When setting the hook on the A-Rig, the feel and rod bend is out of this world! The long handle makes it comfy to fish with.
Gabe Drummond (verified owner) –
794.5 AR – Cobble Cork again amazing rod, as far as the grip it has a nice feel, alittle tacky and a bit spongy when wet, after a bit of use it feels nice almost velvety when dry, seams to be all in tack and see no visible issues at this time with the grip material. I also have been using the736CB GLASS-Mossy Swirl in time for the fall feed and got some good use in on it, of course the rod was fantastic. As far as the grip I came to the same conclusion as Mark Voss’s assessment of it, he says it best in his review “had a considerable number of dark spots that upon closer inspection were actually holes and pits in the material ” and I also experienced a chunk taken out of the butt, I also fear this will just continue to degrade, I will update after further use. I also have been using the
Keith Krzeminski (verified owner) –
New grip feels & looks super nice! I threw an A-Rig yesterday for about 30 minutes & the new grip does not feel any different from my other full handle DOBYNS Champion XPs. Hopefully the new material will be sturdy & last a long time. Also the 794.5 is awesome… super easy to toss an A-Rig, lite weight & well balanced as with all my XPs. DOBYNS Team nailed it with this rod!
Dylan Hayes (verified owner) –
New grip looks great first of all and it looks even better when cork sealed the cork feels better as well more of a grip only worry I have is how easy it will start to chip between the light and dark cork. It’s absolutely better than the old grips but it’ll take some time to get a idea of longevity
Shawn Cutting (verified owner) –
I just purchased this rod to use for A-rigs and the magdraft swimbait. I paired it with a Diawa Tatula 200 and 18lb FC Sniper. I have only had it out once so far but here are my thoughts. The cork looks good and is ascetically pleasing to the eye. It is attractive and well designed. I had the chance to use it in both wet and dry conditions. When your hands are wet, or during wet conditions, the cork seemed to have a tacky feel to it, more so than plain cork. It aided in a better grip with throwing heavier baits like a-rigs. The tackiness of it really caught my attention and made me wish I had it on more rods than just this one. Later in the day when conditions were dry it had the same feel as a normal full cork handle. While I like cork handles on rods, this was a fine compliment to my Dobyns line up. I would not hesitate to purchase a Dobyns rod with this type of handle again. As for the rod itself, I was looking for a rod for a-rigs and magdraft style swimbaits and this rod fits that bill perfectly. So far I have only thrown an A-rig on it and it handled it like a champ. With the length I am able to get better distance per cast. It has the backbone to handle these heavier baits with no problem and get a good hookset. Keep it up Dobyns!!!