Dobyns Rods Champion XP 7'3" heavy
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$289.99at Academy SportsChecked Nov 11
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The Dobyns Rods Champion XP 7'3" Heavy is a graphite casting rod built for freshwater power fishing. It is aimed at frog fishing, pitching and flipping, and small swimbaits, where a stiff, fast blank and a firm grip matter more than finesse. The cork-split handle and 9.75-inch rear grip give it a balanced feel for working baits all day. Against cheaper graphite rods it trades a plain finish for a more sensitive, better-balanced blank; against premium lines it gives up some refinement but covers the heavy-cover techniques well.
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Lowest price we've seen: $289.99 on Nov 11 at Academy Sports. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 11.
Owners of the Champion XP line generally praise the sensitivity and balance of the graphite blanks and rate the heavy model as a solid frog and flipping rod. Some note that the heavy action is stiff for lighter baits and that cork handles need upkeep.
The Dobyns Rods Champion XP 7'3" heavy is a graphite casting rod for freshwater fishing. It is suited to frog, pitching and flipping, and small swimbait applications.
The handle has a cork-split design that offers a firm grip. Handle length is 9.75 in.
