1 piece vs 2 piece bass rods

[FishStickHunter]

So I've always used 2 piece rods because they live under the back seat of my truck.  Was looking at a new St Croix bass rod and they claim their 1 piece and 2 piece rods fish the same.   Is there any advantage in buying a 2 piece rods beyond rod selection?

 

BTW I've been fishing for 30 years and haven't had a decent quality rod ever come apart during a cast 

[TylerT123]

Sensitivity and strong are the main advantages of a one piece.  While 2 piece are more portable and storable. 

[NYWayfarer]

There are a lot of great 2 piece rods on the market. I own a few for traveling vacations where a one piece would be troublesome to transport. That is the only advantage a 2 piece has over a one piece IMO.

[BankBasser]

I have 2 Elite Tech 2pc spinning rods I keep with me in a BW rod case. They serve their purpose just fine and I've never felt handicapped due to them being 2pc rods. One of the first good rods I had I fished for years before even realizing it was a 2pc rod. They catch fish just fine.

[TOXIC]

Although I don't have any 2 piece, I have a telescoping CastAway Flippin stick.  For those of us who also flyfish 4 piece are pretty common and those rods ain't cheap. ?

[greentrout]

Got a spinning & casting 2 pc from BP & Cabelas in my car's backseat at all times ready for action... 

[FishStickHunter]

15 minutes ago, greentrout said:

Got a spinning & casting 2 pc from BP & Cabelas in my car's backseat at all times ready for action... 

I have 3 spinning and 2 casting rods that are 2 piece in my truck.  Only 1 under $100.  I like that I don't have to drag gear in and out of the house for each fishing trip.  Always been curious if I'm missing out by not leaving a 1 piece 

[OkobojiEagle]

www.amazon.com/Entsport-Rattlesnake-2-Pieces-Spinning-Graphite/dp/B01F29CPVU

 

 

[grub_man]

I doubt too many bass fishermen could tell the difference between a well made modern 2 pc rod and a 1 pc rod with the same action and power when wearing a blindfold.  It's not like ferrules are made out of brass or nickel anymore.  The added weight is minimal.  The problem is that you will not find many technique specific rods in multi-piece designs.

 

I use a little 4pc 6' L power F action when fishing steams on foot.  It handles the little jigs, weightless plastics, and light T-rigs I use the most in those situations just as well as the little 1pc 5'8" ML power XF action rod I use in the boat.  I give up nothing in terms of performance, but gain a lot of portability.

 

I use 1pc rods most of the time, because I can manage to transport them just fine, but find that multi piece rods don't take much off of the table these days.  I built that little 4 pc. rod to use while in grad school.  We had a little river just off campus that was like a little slice of Canada with a surprising smallmouth, pike, largemouth, and crappie fishery for a little flow that I could cast across in most places.  When I needed a break, I knew I could go find a few fish for an hour and come back to work.

[LCG]

Given the choice I will use one piece rods. 

 

Family vacation, using two piece rods. Otherwise my one piece will end up two pieces

[fishwizzard]

If you want more variety in 2-part rods, look to Japan.  MajorCraft in specific has a lot of 2-part rods in their lineups.  

[haggard]

10 hours ago, FishStickHunter said:

So I've always used 2 piece rods because they live under the back seat of my truck.  Was looking at a new St Croix bass rod and they claim their 1 piece and 2 piece rods fish the same.   Is there any advantage in buying a 2 piece rods beyond rod selection?

 

BTW I've been fishing for 30 years and haven't had a decent quality rod ever come apart during a cast 

In my (limited) experience fishing, but all with StC rods (okay with one exception) the difference between 1 and 2-pc is all about portability/transport, not sensitivity. While 1-pc is my first choice (purist), I'd have no hesitation using the 2-pc if I need easy storage or portability. I own the same power/action StC rod in both 1 and 2-pc and in terms of performance and sensitivity I can't tell the difference between them.

 

[NYWayfarer]

The newest 2 piece rod in my arsenal is the Kastking Calamus. I have fallen in love with this rod and highly recommend it. It comes in everything from ultralight to medium heavy. Watch this vid to see why I like it so much. 

 

 

[Drew03cmc]

Anyone who says there's a difference anymore hasn't used a fly rod in the last 20 years. The advances in fly rod development has negated any differences. I have and use several 2 piece bass rods. I can't tell a difference. 

[MickD]

If your rods under the seat get bounced around, then you may not want to invest in an expensive two piece rod.  It will fish fine until it breaks from having hit something hard under there.

 

as others have stated, there is little if any difference in the fishing qualities of one and two piece (or 4 piece) rods any more.  Given the same materials, the lighter rod will be more sensitive, so look for small guides, especially near the tip.  I doubt if anyone can sense performance differences between the rods that come both as one and two piece and have the same guides.

[Boomstick]

If you need a 2-piece rod, maybe so you can transport it or maybe to hide in your trunk so you can go fish after work, then get a 2-piece rod. But one piece rods are typically higher quality and certainly have a better selection to chose from in any price point. Additionally, you don't have to worry about a potential weak spot at the rod joint, and they should provide better sensitivity as well.

 

That said, Ugly Stik has figured out how to make that rod joint strong -- who ever breaks an Ugly Stik at the joint> It's always the tip or the handle -- if you manage to break one at all.

 

[Tim Kelly]

All my bass fishing is a plane ride away, so I've accumulated a good selection of 2 piece rods. I have a couple of St Croix SCV spinning rods that I use whether I'm bass fishing, or fishing at home as they're fantastic. I have a range of baitcasters built on MHX blanks which are very good. You will struggle to find any more specialized rods in 2 piece. I would love to find a decent flipping stick and a decent crankbait rod in 2 piece, but otherwise it is possible to equip yourself well if you need a 2 piece rod for bassing.

[jimmyjoe]

  Bought the StC Mojo Bass 2-pc  Plastics (MJC71MF2) 2 days ago. Am totally impressed. Good all-rounder, and best worm rod I've used. After the second or third cast, I never knew I was using a 2-pc rod. Until it came time to go home, that is.      jj

[soflabasser]

Today's multi peice rods are made so well that they can easily be fished like a decent quality 1 piece rod. One of these 2 piece rods should be more than enough for most types of bass fishing. I have several 2 piece rods that have caught me plenty of big bass and even have several 4 piece travel rods that have proven themselves to me to be just as good as a decent 1 piece rod.

[FishDewd]

I like one piece... I'm not sure if there is an advantage necessarily, but I once lost the top half of a 2 piece pole I really like in a pond cause it came off. Since then I just don't trust them. Now I use mostly all 1 piece rods that can fit in my car lol. I still have a few 2 piecers but they are all spincast setups that I use primarily for bream/perch.

[bhoff]

Just because of the nature of two piece rods they will be less sensitive and be slightly heavier for the same action of rod because of the reinforced connection points. With that being said, I have never broken a rod bass fishing nor have I felt that I was ever on the cusp of doing so either. Also the difference in sensitivity would probably be quite nominal, maybe only at the highest end of rod blanks would you begin to be able to detect a difference.

[Choporoz]

Maybe I lack sensitivity awareness.  But I have two Fenwick rods of identical specs, except one is one-piece and the other 2.  No way I can tell the difference without looking at the middle.  I also have two St. Croix 2-piece Rod's that are similarly indistinguishable from one piece rods... at least to me.

[new2BC4bass]

On 5/11/2018 at 8:24 PM, fishwizzard said:

If you want more variety in 2-part rods, look to Japan.  MajorCraft in specific has a lot of 2-part rods in their lineups.  

 

A quick search during lunch turned up a Major Craft Basspara 6'9" M...BPC-692M...for $106.  I can live with that length, but would like a few more inches.  (Wouldn't we all.   )  Do you know of any longer 2-piece rods without getting into those 8' and over?

 

I see KastKing has the Perigee II.  I can get a 7' with MH and Medium tips.  Anyone use these rods?

[blckshirt98]

2 piece rods are there for storage/portability but selection can be VERY limited (pretty much just spinning rods).  If you have the means to store/transport 1 piece rods, stick with 1 piece rods because it's easier to find the rod you need without having to jump through hoops.  If you need to stick with 2 piece rods don't think you're putting yourself at a disadvantage against a comparable 1 piece rod, there are some fantastic 2 piece rods out there, just know you'll be limited in your choices.

[NYWayfarer]

21 hours ago, new2BC4bass said:

I see KastKing has the Perigee II.  I can get a 7' with MH and Medium tips.  Anyone use these rods?

I have that exact rod in both the spinning and casting versions. It does come with 2 tips one Medium and 1 Medium heavy. The tips have a lifetime warranty. It is a stiff rod, lots of backbone.

 

It looks, feels and performs better than it's price would have you believe. If they sold this in big box stores I would expect to pay $100 for it.

 

Here is a picture of the spinning rod with a Bass I caught on it last week.