One piece or two
Jul 23, 2019 16:56:08 #
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Jul 23, 2019 18:20:20 #
Toolspp
Loc: Alabama
For Bass I have use Two Piece for years catching 9 ,10 pounders Never had any Trouble..In fact I just bought a new Shakespeare two piece Med action..Love it 6'
Jul 23, 2019 18:33:27 #
Greetings Dennis,
My rod happens to be of the 4 piece variety. Other than being much easier to carry (unassembled) through the taller grasses and trees on the way to the water, I've found it convenient to pack into the trunk of my car.
Having snapped off the tip of a rod or two in a door or a trunk lid at some points in my life, I've found that the reduction of that kind of frustration overrides any inconvenience I've had that can easily ruin an otherwise well-planned fishing day. Your experiences may be different than mine... however, I get happier when I put my rod together on the shore of a lake or river, and end up with some kids around who watch with fascination as I put it all together to go fishing.
So, yes... I'd vote for the multi-piece rods for all these reasons.
Best Regards and Good Luck!!
Fred Williams
My rod happens to be of the 4 piece variety. Other than being much easier to carry (unassembled) through the taller grasses and trees on the way to the water, I've found it convenient to pack into the trunk of my car.
Having snapped off the tip of a rod or two in a door or a trunk lid at some points in my life, I've found that the reduction of that kind of frustration overrides any inconvenience I've had that can easily ruin an otherwise well-planned fishing day. Your experiences may be different than mine... however, I get happier when I put my rod together on the shore of a lake or river, and end up with some kids around who watch with fascination as I put it all together to go fishing.
So, yes... I'd vote for the multi-piece rods for all these reasons.
Best Regards and Good Luck!!
Fred Williams
Jul 23, 2019 19:11:19 #
GLA
Loc: WA State
I prefer two piece rods to singles, especially if they are over 5 foot in length. Easier (and safer) to transport them. I fish quite abit and haven't found a significant difference in performance (although my attention to detail has come into question from time to time) :>)
Jul 23, 2019 19:43:26 #
The more ferrules, where the rod is joined together, the less sensitivity the rod. The sensitivity is lost in the ferrules. As is the sensitivity lost in the reel seat/handle. The most sensitive rod will be a one piece graphite rod without a reel seat/handle and only a braided line attached to the tip top and without any junk between the tip top and the hook. So, one must meet a happy median, do whatever you think will work for you. Personally, all of my rods under 8' are one piece, the 10', 11 1/2' and 12'ers are 2 piecers. The 8'ers need a long rod case and ride on top of the SUV.
Jul 24, 2019 07:25:32 #
Raw Dawg Ron
Loc: St. Petersburg, FL
If saltwater fishing leave the two piece home! So many stuck together after saltwater use with corrosion and most important less sensitivity from connections! OK 4 piece for backpacking, survival stuff that wont fit with out being broken down! See any tuna sticks that break apart?
Jul 25, 2019 02:19:26 #
djokimaki
Loc: Blue Water Area
I love my one piece rods! Most are 7 footers. I didn't have many problems with my two piece rods. Just that after I started using one piece rods, the increase in sensitivity would not let me pick the old ones up anymore.
I believe you may be mistaken about the eyelet thing though. They are placed along the blank very strategically to maximize sensitivity; and then quickly (or slowly) transfer the full power of the blank through your line. If you tied a line to a good fishing rod tip top and then to your lure the result would be poor.
I believe you may be mistaken about the eyelet thing though. They are placed along the blank very strategically to maximize sensitivity; and then quickly (or slowly) transfer the full power of the blank through your line. If you tied a line to a good fishing rod tip top and then to your lure the result would be poor.
Jul 25, 2019 07:30:28 #
Always got to make sure the two piece are tight hated checking em therefore I’ll take the one piece. Awaaa nothing like fishing with a two piece only to have the top section fly off on a good cast nothing quite like it.
Jul 25, 2019 11:44:34 #
Almost all of my salt water rods are one piece, up to about 8'. Most of my fresh water stuff is two pieces (not counting fly rods). I have honestly not felt a significant difference in sensitivity with the two piece rod. However, my friends that fish almost exclusively in fresh water all have one piece rods. I always thought it was a strength thing, but now I need to survey them and find out if it is indeed a sensitivity thing! And if I use a two piece spinner with metal connections, I always oil it first to prevent corrosion. My uncle taught me that as a kid, and to just roll the male end of your rod around the skin by your nose! There is enough oil in your skin to treat the rod for the day! That's an old timers trick.
Jul 25, 2019 16:08:36 #
Jul 25, 2019 16:19:41 #
Juancy1954
Loc: 76048 Granbury TX
It is actually a strenght thing you do not want to get stuck with a hundred pound fish in a 2, 3, or 4. Piece rod you will have a hard time keeping it from breaking. About the sensitivity of a rod does not come from how many pieces it has, I have some ultra light collapsible rods 4 and 5 pieces that you can feel a minnow rub against it , of course if you have a 12 foot heavy action one piece rod is not going to be as sensitive as a 12 foot ultra light multi piece bream buster. So to sum it up is all about what, where, and your style of fishing I am sure one will be better than the other for different people. Like they say in the old country for different tastes, different colors. Happy fishing a day of fishing is always better than a day at work
Jul 25, 2019 17:48:00 #
Jul 25, 2019 20:01:34 #
kingfishertoo
Loc: Eastern Pennsylvania
I only fish fresh water streams and lakes, and most of my rods (6') are two piece execpt for my fly rods (8" 6'') which are 4 piece. They are much easier to transport and store. All my fishing buddies have multi-piece rods. It's just too easy to snap off the rod tip when walking thru the woods to get to your fishing spot, when putting them in your vehicle, or even walking in the house. Once you've done it , you never want a repeat. It'll ruin even a good day fishing, I know. Good Luck!
Jul 26, 2019 13:08:40 #
Well I prefer the two piece cause breaking them down makes it easier for transport however there the tendency to throw the tip off if you don’t get it on tight enough or if it comes loose while casting done this a time or two then as far as the one piece we’ll you never have to break it down or put it together so I guess it comes down to your preference
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