When I began building rods, I preferred fewer pieces just because I had to
do fewer double wraps.
My most recent rod was a 3 piece with a guide right in the center of one of
the ferrule wraps. It's my
Sixth rod and it was not problem. HOWEVER, If I ever flew commercial air to
fish, the four piece
Would be a necessity...or so I've heard.
Jerry Spector
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Sent: Friday, March 29, 2002 7:06 PM
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Subject: Re: [VFB] 2 piece or 4 piece rod?????
>Hi all,
>
>I am going to build my first rod, and have decided on a St. Croix SCIV
>blank (it' the Legend Ultra blank). I will have access to a professional
>rod builder so the technical part will not be a deciding factor of whether
>to go will a 9' 6wt 2 or 4 piece rod. The price difference is only $20 more
>for the 4 piece. Portability could be a nice, as I do occasionally hike
>into lakes/streams.
>
>My question are these:
>1. Is it worthwhile to step up and buy the 4 piece?
YES
>2. Does a 4 piece have increased or less sensitivity?
NO
>3. Does it make a big difference in casting for example will it be a faster
>action or add significant weight?
NO
>
You'll stir up a GREAT debate. I for one can not tell any difference
between 2-piece, 3-piece and 4-piece rods. If the rating is right, they
work.
Allan
Allan Fish
Greenwood, IN
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