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Multi-piece Rods??
Do the multiple piece rods have a disadvantage over a traditional 2 piece rod?
Or for that matter is it an advantage?
I am just curious with quite a few high end rods being 4 or more pieces.I think that a multiple piece rod would be more apt to come apart on you.
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From what I have heard, multipeice rods perform just as well.
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The ONLY benefit I can think of is the storability/portability factor. I'd like to hear if there are ANY other benefits.
Mark
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I'd rather be in Wyoming!
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My four piece St. Croix Legend Ultra five weight is a dream, but then so is my Fenwick Streamer two piece five weight. I like the two piece rods because it is ez to rig. I have no desire to own a five or six or seven piece rod.
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"Give me ambiguity or give me something else"
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I wonder the same thing! Are they multi pieces just to raise the price?
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It does cost more to produce multi-piece rods, so the additional price isn't out of line. It sure makes it more convenient to travel with the multi-piece rods. However if your vehicle has a lot of room and you aren't flying, stick with the 2 piece.
No rod should come apart if it is properly assembled. It doesn't hurt to check the connections occassionally when you are fishing 'tho.
[This message has been edited by LadyFisher (edited 27 April 2006).]
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I frequently hike and backpack into remote areas for fishing. So I don't carry any rod with less than 4 pieces. Borrowed a 2-pc last week for fishing a lake, and I couldn't tell any difference--my casting was just as bad with the 2 pc as with a 4 pc!
;~)
DANBOB
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I have found no disadvantages of multi-piece rods for most situations. The advantage, as mentioned, storage and transportion. You can usually carry 3 to 7 piece rods as carry on when flying since they will fit in the overhead storage or coat closet of most aircraft. They will fit into the trunk of a smaller car like my Toyota Corolla where 9ft two piece rods do not, or into a duffel. They are less cumbersome to carry attached to a backpack, or motorcycle, or bicycle. If you happen to fly on a flight with very strict weight requirements, your multi-piece rods, with case(s) will weigh less due to the reduced weight of the shorter case.
Todays multi-piece rods perform just as well as two piece rods.
Some people are concerned that ferules create weak points, but a lot of 100lb plus tarpon and billfish have been taken on multi-piece rods. There is some interest in single piece rods, but few are available.
I would not likely buy another two piece rod, except bamboo if I ever go that route. The convenience of 3,4, and 5 piece rods for travel, even local travel, make two piece rods less than desireable for me.
[This message has been edited by tailingloop (edited 27 April 2006).]
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The smoothest rods are of course one piece. Next are the three piece. The first harmonic vibration is mid-shaft and the next are quarter-shaft. By placing the joints between, rather than on (as in two or four piece) these points, the rods cast nearly the same as a one piece. My choice is the three piece. Less joints to open or break. The five is better for travel as it will fit into luggage. I can not tell any difference in casting between the three and the five piece. I am sure some can, just not me. Always coat the unions with paraffin. It will facilitate un-joining and the rod will stay together while casting.
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Vocelli,
There are some one piece rods made today. G. Loomis CrossCurrent series is the most common. Difficult to transport. All the owners that I know keep them on their boats all the time.
I have seen some other one piece rods from some small custom manufacturers that make specialty rods for bluewater fishing.