4 VS 3 VS 2 VS 1 piece rods
Guys/Gals,
There are varying opinions of how many sections a rod should have. Each of them has advantages.
One piece rods are the best of the lot. They don't have any flat spots that change the rod action but they are tough to carry around
Two piece rods are a slight compromise. There is some lose of action but the rods it a whole lot easier to pack around.
Three piece rods are again a compromise with the only real advantage are length of rod case.
Four>5>6 piece rods are by in large specialty rods where rod action is compromised for other considerations - flying the rod or backpacking. Multiple piece rods use ferrule systems that set up "dead spots" along the rod shaft. The designer, in as much as possible, changes the taper to alleviate the problem. However, no matter his skill, the dead spots remain.
By the way - generally the cheapest and most expensive rods are 2 piece.
The choice is yours.
catch ya'
Don
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