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The Dobyns Champion Extreme HP DX702C is a 7-foot casting rod built on a Toray high-modulus graphite blank with Kevlar reinforcement. It is rated for 6-12 lb line and 1/8-1/2 oz lures, which puts it in finesse and light-tackle territory: shaky heads, drop shots, small jigs, weightless plastics and light Texas rigs. The split-grip AAA Portugal cork handle and Fuji guides and reel seat are the kind of hardware usually reserved for premium rods. Against mid-tier rods it trades brute power for sensitivity and light weight, so it suits anglers who fish finesse presentations and want to feel a soft bite, not those who need to haul fish out of heavy cover.
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Lowest price we've seen: $339.99 on Nov 11 at Dick's Sporting Goods. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 11.
Owners of the Champion Extreme HP line generally rate it highly for sensitivity and build quality, calling it one of the most sensitive rods they have fished. The main complaints center on the premium cost and the narrow lure and line range of this particular power.
The Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Split Grip is a 7'0" casting rod, model DOB-DX702C. The blank is made of Toray high modulus graphite and is reinforced with Kevlar wrapping.
It has a split grip handle made of AAA-grade Portugal cork. The reel seat is painted Fuji graphite, and the rod is fitted with Fuji guides.
The rod is rated for 6-12 lb line and 1/8-1/2 oz lures.
