Spinning Rods

[cBooms@SML]

I've been looking at a new rod and noticed that a lot of them are 2 piece rods. I thought this meant they were cheap but then i saw that St. Croix has a 2 piece spinning rod too, and i dont think they are too cheap haha. so what are the pros and cons of a 2 piece compared to a single one piece rod? is there any difference in performance or quality?

[crankbait2009]

Alot of anglers like to use 2 piece rods mainly cause they are easier to transport. 

i prefer the one piece rods.

but some of the highest price/quality rods come in two pieces......

mainly a preference.....

if i am incorrect, please let me know 

[bilgerat]

The two piece rods of today are on par with one piece rods as far as performance and sensitivity are concerned IMO. In the past they had a (well earned) reputation as crap.

If you get one, go to Mudhole's site and get a bottle of Renzetti ferrule lube. It makes for a snugger fit while allowing for easy disassembly. Paraffin wax was recommended for years but now they say it can trap tiny particles of grit and dirt which can score the male and female ferrule sections.

[SirSnookalot]

Old timers use nasal grease.........if you don't know what that is you ain't old.

[bilgerat]

Old timers use nasal grease.........if you don't know what that is you ain't old.

*hint* he doesn't mean boogers either... ;D

[trevor]

Generally one piece: sensitive.

Two piece: transportable

[Grey Wolf]

Two piece rods have their place but not as a primary rod. JMHO

[The Rooster]

I always get one piece rods whenever possible. If I get two piece rods it's generally because of a lack of a one piece rod being available in the particular one I want at the time.

I put them together solid enough that they are extremely hard to get apart and then use them like one piece rods from then on. I don't glue them though, just jam them down tight, and they stay that way. I've never had one come apart by accident once I started doing this, and when I wanted to take one apart I had to have my wife hold tight on one end and we played tug o' war until it came apart. Fortunately that one was an Ugly Stik so it was not damaged in the "fight". ;D

I've had graphite two piece rods stay together that way for years and never slip, twist, come apart, feel weak, or less sensitive as a result. So if you can't find a one piece rod in the power/action you want, you can get a two piece and "make" a one piece out of it.

[Goose52]

Old timers use nasal grease.........if you don't know what that is you ain't old.

Yup - that's what my Dad taught me more than 50 years ago...   Or course, those were metal ferrules back then...

[The Rooster]

Old timers use nasal grease.........if you don't know what that is you ain't old.

*hint* he doesn't mean boogers either... ;D

Snot??   

[Bluebasser86]

Anymore it's just a matter of opinion. I wouldn't get a two piece rod unless I just had to have one to transport it. I feel better about the sensitivity and durability of a blank that is one solid piece instead of two shorter pieces.

[Fish Chris]

I wouldn't own a two piece rod.

I think the new ones are quite good.... very little loss in strength or sensitivity. It's just a mental block for me.

If one of my rod ends up in two pieces, it's time for a new one 

Peace,

Fish

[Ern]

It's kind of funny that US Bass Anglers view Two piece rods this way. 

Look at the web sites of your favorite manufacturer around the world and chances are their best rods are two or multi- piece rods.

Different strokes... I guess.  :

For the most part with a quality rod, there is now just a slight increase in the rod weight.  The rods are easier to transport also.

If you think about it, one of most folks heaviest rods is two piece and it relies on sensitivity and strength.  Those telescoping Flipping Sticks.

[JigMe]

I use two piece UL rods for pan fishes, and it works quiet well. But for bass fishing, I will stay with the one piece rod because it's more sensitive.

[Goose52]

It's kind of funny that US Bass Anglers view Two piece rods this way.

Look at the web sites of your favorite manufacturer around the world and chances are their best rods are two or multi- piece rods.

Different strokes... I guess. :

For the most part with a quality rod, there is now just a slight increase in the rod weight. The rods are easier to transport also.

If you think about it, one of most folks heaviest rods is two piece and it relies on sensitivity and strength. Those telescoping Flipping Sticks.

Could be because most of the rest of the world pays MUCH more for gasoline than we do and don't typically drive to their fishing spots in big honkin' 4000-6000lb trucks and SUVs. Not only are they driving smaller cars, but they may even be taking trains or other public transportation to go fishing, making multi-piece rods a necessity.

On 1-piece vs. 2-piece - I have both. About half of my rods are 1-piece and those are used the most at home. But for travel convenience, I have quite a few 2-piece rods (and a 5-, and 6-piece rod). As is always said on these 1- vs 2-piece threads.....the 2-piece rod that you have WITH YOU fishes MUCH better than the 1-piece rod that you left at home... ;D

[SirSnookalot]

With modern 2 piece rods I don't think much if any sensitivity is losed, I'm not referring to department store inexpensive combos, I really have never had a sensitivity problem going back to the "phone poles" I learned on in the 50's.