I own a whole bunch of rods....north of 50 total.

I'd say that at least half of them are 2 piece rods. Some of my favorite rods were/are not available in a 4pc configuration. (e.g. the Orvis Far & Fine)

I've never flown to a fishing destination. I would rather drive, just to see the scenery and take in the sights.
I know that's not a viable option for some folks. Luckily, I live in the midwest, so nothing is really much more than a whole day's drive.

I don't think that there is a whole lot of difference in the way that graphite rods cast in either a 2pc or 4pc design. There probably was a little while back. But rods are pretty darn good today. I would think that a lot of fisherman from many years ago would love the rods that we have available to us today.

I guess it would be "easier" to fix a 4pc rod as opposed to a 2pc rod too.

But all things being what they are, I think I would just as soon fish a 2pc as to a 4pc.

Brian