Split Grip or Full Grip whats your preference?

[fathom]

don't really have a preference here...am more concerned with the blank than the handle.

that said, the splitgrips i've used feel off-balance...like fishing with a 7' pistolgrip.

[.RM.]

While I voted split (personal rods). Both split & full grips have their places...

Tight Lines!!!   

[Raul]

Split Grip or Full Grip whats your preference?

Doesn 't matter to me

How does the grip effect your purchase decision?

Doesn 't affect at all.

[K_Mac]

I voted full grip, which I prefer without the fore grip. I have one split grip that I use mostly for pitching. I like it very much for that application. For two handed casting, not so much.

[Goose52]

I just feel trendy and younger when I use split grips.

HAHA ! lol very very true!! well said

Great response ! ;D I think that's a primary reason (although most wouldn't admit it) that people are jazzed on the split grip rods !

[crappiekid24]

I prefer full grip over split grip. It just felt awkward to cast 2 handed with the split grip to me. The only split grip rod I own is my drop shot spinning rod.

I would say it does affect the rods I purchased because I prefer the look and feel of full grip.

[Fish-r]

It doesn't matter to me at all. When I cast 2 handed my second hand naturally grabs the butt of the rod anyway. However, A little less weight and and a slightly slicker look isn't worth one cent more than a full handle.

[Red]

I voted split grip.  All my rods are this.  However I have never owned a quality full grip rod.  All my rods are customs except my spinning rod.  When I was learning to build them, the split grip was the "cool" thing so I guess thats why I did them like that.  But more importantly, like others have mentioned is the lack of the foregrip.  When It comes time to buy new rods, that will be what I am looking for, not the split grip.

[ww2farmer]

I own both and don't care, but like others have said I really like no fore grip. I won't buy any more rods that have fore grips, or at least large ones.

[aarogb]

Split grip because it cuts down on the weight just a tad and because it looks cool.

[hitchhiker]

Split grip only because I like the way it looks as well. Also no foregrip for blank contact.

All of the rods I build these days have a split gip, but I make them with a rear grip that is longer than found on factory rods. Usually 3-3 1/2 inches.

Weight savings is a non issue, because when I build a rod regardless of handle style, I'm counterbalancing the butt of the rod to balance it out so it's not tip heavy. Overall weight of the rod is heavier than a non counterweighted one, but the balance is more than worth it.

[BassThumb]

They both have their place.

I love split grips for lighter powered rods and for reaction baits that require sweep sets, like med/mod cranking sticks and med-heavy/fast spinnerbait rods. A split grip M/M cranking stick is especially sweet IMO. Light as a feather. I do like that the split grips are lighter by a half an ounce or so, but don't like horsing fish out of cover with them, where I often have the butt of the rod in my ribs or armpit. It doesn't feel right.

I much prefer full cork for heavier powered, hard hookset rods, like for pitching and slop lures. I have had two split grip flipping sticks for pitching and frogs, and they both were sold because of the split grip.

Like people are saying, it's all about personal preference. Folks are all over the place on this one. Some in the middle, like myself, some love em, some hate em. I think it'll come down to actually fishing a half dozen trip with one before a person will get it figured out. Waving one around in an aisle at a BPS won't cut it.  Thankfully, if you don't like them, you can always sell them in the BR Flea Market.

[Dwight Hottle]

I'm old school & prefer the full grip. The split grip is more of a finesse tool for me.

[Big Tom]

I enjoy me some split grip.  I really don't buy into the "it completely enhances your rods performance" argument but I do think it looks awesome.

[Diggy]

Split looks better but full feels better. I have one full grip rod which is an Berkley LR and I enjoy the castability of it. I always notice when I use it, even tho its ugly IMO

[John G]

All of my Rods have a full grip but I think some split grips look better.

[SirSnookalot]

I have 1 split grip, it's ok, it's an 8' that I use for light surf fishing with a small spinning reel (3000). I do prefer a full long rear butt.

[TrippyJai]

It's really getting hard to buy a new rod these days because I prefer the full grip with cork and it seems like every company is moving towards the foam split grips. I had one for a while and didn't care much for it. It might looks better and might be lighter, but as long as the combo is balance, that is what is important to me.

[tugsandpulls]

i have a split foam grip rod for my plastics i like it all my other rods are full grip cork

[endless]

I don't preferably care as long the rod is good and comfortable.

[Diggy]

I have 1 split grip, it's ok, it's an 8' that I use for light surf fishing with a small spinning reel (3000). I do prefer a full long rear butt.

this is a family forum!!!!

[buzzfrog]

this is a family forum!!!!

lol it is all look to me, i have some of both, i like one of my spilt grips the best one day, thent the other day it is full grip, at moment i love my full premier cranking rod lol

[mikeeasttn]

I prefer the cork full grip rod. Have some split grips and do not fish them if I have a choice to fish a full grip rod. Some of my favorite rods only come in split grips now is the reason I bought them. After tryng I am going to a different brand rod or custom rods.

[Goose52]

When this thread started 21 months ago - I said full-grip. Just a few months ago, I finally bought a split-grip rod (Phenix Recon) but don't have enough time on the rod yet to develop an opinion on the grip configuration. However, like has been said, many popular rod lines are now only available with split-grips so I expect I'll have to go over to the "dark side" eventually...

[SoCalFisher]

Split grip for casting, I love my Phenix recon and my Shimano crucial. Full grip for spinning.