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Pete
Trout Hunter
Just my opinion, but I believe that every ferrule makes a "stiff" spot that detracts from the action. The only time I use a rod with more than two pieces is if there's a long hike involved and I feel the need for a "pack rod". Another reason would be if you want to have it qualify as "carry on bagage" during air travel.
I guess a "spey" rod would be impractical as a two piece, but a 9 foot 2 piece fits in the cab of my truck comfortably.
If the rod you favor isn't available as a two piece, I'd suggest trying it out before you buy. It's possible that modern rodmakers have overcome the problem with multiple ferrules.
I guess a "spey" rod would be impractical as a two piece, but a 9 foot 2 piece fits in the cab of my truck comfortably.
If the rod you favor isn't available as a two piece, I'd suggest trying it out before you buy. It's possible that modern rodmakers have overcome the problem with multiple ferrules.
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Hey Bugman:
I have been in your same situation. I am a fan and love two piece rods. Recently this past spring I went rod shopping and bought myself a nice Winston WT 8 1/2 ft 5 wght 3 piece rod and love it. The rod I wanted was a two piece but all the store had was a floor model in a two piece. A new one would take four to six weeks to be built and then sent out to me. So I looked at the three piece and casted it a few times and liked it. It did cost a little more (About $35.00). The more I fished with this rod the more I love it. I could not tell a differance in the Three piece vs the two piece. I hear so much 2 piece vs 3 piece and 4 piece rods. I really feel you have to go out and test cast rods and manfactures and go and see for yourself. In the case of Winston I did not notice a differance. There probably are differances in some maufactures two, three and four piece lines. I will not question that or claim to be knowledgable of that. I can only speak for my one time three piece rod purchase and test casts.
Andy B
I have been in your same situation. I am a fan and love two piece rods. Recently this past spring I went rod shopping and bought myself a nice Winston WT 8 1/2 ft 5 wght 3 piece rod and love it. The rod I wanted was a two piece but all the store had was a floor model in a two piece. A new one would take four to six weeks to be built and then sent out to me. So I looked at the three piece and casted it a few times and liked it. It did cost a little more (About $35.00). The more I fished with this rod the more I love it. I could not tell a differance in the Three piece vs the two piece. I hear so much 2 piece vs 3 piece and 4 piece rods. I really feel you have to go out and test cast rods and manfactures and go and see for yourself. In the case of Winston I did not notice a differance. There probably are differances in some maufactures two, three and four piece lines. I will not question that or claim to be knowledgable of that. I can only speak for my one time three piece rod purchase and test casts.
Andy B
dcabarle
Administrator
bugman said:
My personal preference is 3 piece. I think they have the best action and are the most flexible for travel purpose's.
A comparison between rods... I have a 4pc Loomis GLX which is just about identicle to the 2pc GLX. If I had to choose between the 2, it would be the 2 pc glx. I feel the 2 pc version was slightly nicer. My favorite rods are all 3pc. I'm a big T&T fan.
I also have a bamboo rod (2pc), but unfortunately I haven't fallen into the crowd of once you go bamboo, you won't go back. It does seem that guys that use boo rods really love'm. I still prefer graphite. People will think I'm nuts for this, but I guess you can describe it like this... Do you like an old classic car or a new Ferrari? Both are very nice, it just comes down to personal preference.
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Wk
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Save the Environment Use Bamboo!
Dennis,
We're fly fishermen, we care about the environment, yet most of fish
with graphite fly rods. As a group we're freeking hypocrites! Think
about it graphite is not friendly to the environment, leave your fly
rod out in the weather for 20 years, the cork, wood, and metal will
eventually degrade but the rod itself will still be there, just like
any other plastic! And we all know landfill space is at a premium.
When armageddon comes and we're all dead, your cane rods will bio
degrade so that whatever higher class of animal evolves from the
resulting event won't have to clean up more plastic and might even get
a few more drops of fuel from the disolved cane. (who needs dinosaurs)
Everyone but Barnard knows that a good cane rod is more forgiving to
the caster's imperfections, is a better fish fighting tool, and most
are made by skilled craftsmen or hobbyist with a love for transforming
pieces of grass into a fine fishing tool. So what if they might a
little more and cost a little more. What's a little extra weight and
saving your pennies weighted against the gains to the environment?
Take the pledge, recycle your graphite fly rods into Patagucci's latest
fleece jackets and pants, use cane, its environmentally friendly.
dcabarle said:
Dennis,
We're fly fishermen, we care about the environment, yet most of fish
with graphite fly rods. As a group we're freeking hypocrites! Think
about it graphite is not friendly to the environment, leave your fly
rod out in the weather for 20 years, the cork, wood, and metal will
eventually degrade but the rod itself will still be there, just like
any other plastic! And we all know landfill space is at a premium.
When armageddon comes and we're all dead, your cane rods will bio
degrade so that whatever higher class of animal evolves from the
resulting event won't have to clean up more plastic and might even get
a few more drops of fuel from the disolved cane. (who needs dinosaurs)
Everyone but Barnard knows that a good cane rod is more forgiving to
the caster's imperfections, is a better fish fighting tool, and most
are made by skilled craftsmen or hobbyist with a love for transforming
pieces of grass into a fine fishing tool. So what if they might a
little more and cost a little more. What's a little extra weight and
saving your pennies weighted against the gains to the environment?
Take the pledge, recycle your graphite fly rods into Patagucci's latest
fleece jackets and pants, use cane, its environmentally friendly.
fcch
Salmo salar addict
Bugman,
INHO, 99.9% of FF can't feel the difference between two of the same models in 2, 3 and 4 pc setups.
I prefer my XP's in 4 pc as they fit inside the explorer. The girlfiend's 2 pc has to go on the roof.
Wk,
Good thoughts.
Not to open the debate, but do you know where your Bamboo comes from? The nice hard wood inserts on the butt section, does it by any chance come from Thailand?? or worse, Honduras ??
INHO, 99.9% of FF can't feel the difference between two of the same models in 2, 3 and 4 pc setups.
I prefer my XP's in 4 pc as they fit inside the explorer. The girlfiend's 2 pc has to go on the roof.
Wk,
Good thoughts.
Not to open the debate, but do you know where your Bamboo comes from? The nice hard wood inserts on the butt section, does it by any chance come from Thailand?? or worse, Honduras ??
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RickW
Learning Latin
WK,
You're kidding right?
There are a lot of good reasons to like and use a cane rod, but that's the first time I've heard that one.
Unless you're walking, riding a horse or bike to your fishing spots, don't talk to me about the environmental impact of using a synthetic flyrod.
let's be real, ok?
You're kidding right?
There are a lot of good reasons to like and use a cane rod, but that's the first time I've heard that one.
Unless you're walking, riding a horse or bike to your fishing spots, don't talk to me about the environmental impact of using a synthetic flyrod.
let's be real, ok?
JOE.T
Dry Flies Only
Ok so your what your saying is that we should all care about how our graphite rods impact the envirement when life as we know it is completely obliterated on earth?.
Wow now thats nuts!
Do you live in a hut?
Do you walk or use a horse to go to work?
Did you grow up in the 60's?
If so did you stop taking those little purple pills
Also about armagedon:
When will this event take place?
If your kidding so am I
Wow now thats nuts!
Do you live in a hut?
Do you walk or use a horse to go to work?
Did you grow up in the 60's?
If so did you stop taking those little purple pills
Also about armagedon:
When will this event take place?
If your kidding so am I
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Bugman,
Some 3+ piece rods are slower and some are faster than their 2 piece counterparts, and some you can't tell much difference. You just have to check them out for yourself (cast them at a show like Somerset).
WK,
Bamboo may be cosmetically beautiful but I certainly wouldn't take one to the salt, especially on the larger specimens, unless you want expensive toothpicks.
Bruce
Some 3+ piece rods are slower and some are faster than their 2 piece counterparts, and some you can't tell much difference. You just have to check them out for yourself (cast them at a show like Somerset).
WK,
Bamboo may be cosmetically beautiful but I certainly wouldn't take one to the salt, especially on the larger specimens, unless you want expensive toothpicks.
Bruce
onemorecast_OLD
Headin'West
What I love about two piece rods is how I can be fishing in 30 seconds less time.
If you are going to travel, even once per year, go with the 3 or 4 piece rod. you will feel much better tucking it inside your bag or putting it in your carry on. There is nothing like the anticipation of going to a far away place and wondering if your rods are going to show up on the carousel.
If your driving to all of your fishing destinations I suppose it matters less. I am unable to notice a discernable difference in the casting between the two, although I do not have any of the exact same rod in both a two and four piece.
If you had the touch or skill or whatever to tell the specific difference in casting mechanics between today's 2 vs 3 vs 4 piece rods, you are not likely to have to ask this question here. I would go with the added pieces because it gives you flexibility on a trip you may not even be thinking about today
If you are going to travel, even once per year, go with the 3 or 4 piece rod. you will feel much better tucking it inside your bag or putting it in your carry on. There is nothing like the anticipation of going to a far away place and wondering if your rods are going to show up on the carousel.
If your driving to all of your fishing destinations I suppose it matters less. I am unable to notice a discernable difference in the casting between the two, although I do not have any of the exact same rod in both a two and four piece.
If you had the touch or skill or whatever to tell the specific difference in casting mechanics between today's 2 vs 3 vs 4 piece rods, you are not likely to have to ask this question here. I would go with the added pieces because it gives you flexibility on a trip you may not even be thinking about today
Big_Spinner
Trout Hunter
Hi,
It still comes down to what feels best in your hand. Cast a bunch and make a choice.
The 3 and 4 piece rods are all very close to their 2 piece counterparts. The convenience is really nice to have.
See ya,
Jim
It still comes down to what feels best in your hand. Cast a bunch and make a choice.
The 3 and 4 piece rods are all very close to their 2 piece counterparts. The convenience is really nice to have.
See ya,
Jim
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