One piece vs multi-piece

[89MJ]

I have decided to take the advice of alot of guys here and build a few quality rods. I am going to start with a spinning set up that will be used for worms and other plastics but will be a decent all around rod. I am planning to buy a 7' St Croix Premier Medium Power Fast action and pair it with either a stradic or a symetre. I am not sure if I should get a one piece or a two piece. Is there a loss in sensitivity with two piece rods? What do you think of this combo?  Jim

[Grey Wolf]

Do you have a reason you would even consider a two piece rod ? I would build a one piece first , it's more senistive. JMHO

[Stasher1]

I have decided to take the advice of alot of guys here and build a few quality rods. I am going to start with a spinning set up that will be used for worms and other plastics but will be a decent all around rod. I am planning to buy a 7' St Croix Premier Medium Power Fast action and pair it with either a stradic or a symetre. I am not sure if I should get a one piece or a two piece. Is there a loss in sensitivity with two piece rods? What do you think of this combo? Jim

Unless you absolutely have to fit it into a suitcase or something I wouldn't buy a multi-piece rod.

Personally, I'd opt for the cheaper of the two reels and use the difference to step up to an Avid instead of the Premier.

[89MJ]

With the one piece it would have to go in the bed of my truck; with the 2 piece I could put it in the cab. I was looking at the avids too, but I didnt notice that much of a difference compared to the difference in cost (altho I was just going by feel and havent fished them). Maybe the avid will go on sale before christmas and then I will definately move up and grab it.

[bigfruits]

go 2 piece.

im with Stasher1. id rather have symetre and avid than stradic and premier. if you can find last yrs model of either reel, im sure it will be a bargain. remember, for soft plastics, sensitivity is very important.

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[MickD]

I carry my rods, for the most part, lashed together in the back of the van, so a one piece rod is not a problem.  However, if transportability is at all an issue, go ahead and do a two piece.  I have to admit, if there is a difference in sensitivity, I think it is hidden in other variables such as line and lures and grips.  I have both and cannot feel the difference.

One issue not often addressed in one vs two piece is the fact that guide winding is a lot easier on two piece rods than one piece rods.

IMHO