Goaltender Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 Have a friend buying his 1st real bass spinning rod. Cabela's has a closeout going on their Eagle II. His choice is a MF - 6' solid or a 2 piece MHF in either 6'-6" or 7'. I think the 2pc. 7 footer would be best - Opinions??? Quote
leadslinger Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 It may partly depend on how the rods are transported to/from fishing site. When I was packing stuff in my car and walking through woods, it had to be a 2 piece setup. Rods that stay on the boat are all 1 piece, since there is no need to break them down. The 6' seems a tad short for an all-around rod. Hey, why not buy both ! Quote
Super User Marty Posted March 21, 2013 Super User Posted March 21, 2013 Generally, one-piece are considered superior to two. However, a good two-piece should not cause any problems for the typical fisherman. I've used them and the only problem was the pieces starting to come apart if I wasn't alert enough to check them at the start of an outing. Quote
Flukeman Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 A long time ago I ordered a BPS spinning rod for $49. They were out of stock I guess, so they sent me a 2 piece St Croix Premiere 6'6" instead for the same price. That was 12 years ago and the rod is still awesome today. Quote
The Rooster Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 When I get a 2 piece rod it's because I just happen to like the rod, not for it being 2 piece, but just for the rod. I jam the pieces together so tightly it essentially becomes a one piece since it takes 2 people playing tug of war to ever get it apart again. After that it fishes like a one piece and never flies apart on a cast. Quote
alexandboi Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 IMO it depends if he mainly fishes from the bank or a boat. But from my experience I'd go with a 2 piece first. That way it will be more convenient even if he fishes from the bank. I have 2 2 piece rods for when I fish from the bank(which is most of the time) and i never have any problems with the second piece flying off. Quote
brophog Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 Many years ago I was strictly a one piece advocate, but like everything else on a rod, the ferrules have improved over the years. With quality rods, I don't mind using 2 piece rods anymore. If I had a choice between a one piece 6 ft rod or a 2 piece 7 ft rod, I would take the longer rod. Too many advantages in terms of casting and leverage with that longer rod. Quote
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