On Mon, 9 Feb 2004 18:21:37 -0600, "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers"
wrote:


"1984" wrote in message
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I'm looking at getting a new rod 6.5 feet for my baitcaster and
wondering if any downfalls with a 2 piece rod?

Pitfalls of a two piece rod? Sure there are. Most one piece rods are more
sensitive and stronger as well. Plus, if you break the rod down often,
you'll wear the ferrule, making for a loose fit. This in turn causes a
greater sensitivity loss and the possibility of the rod flying apart at the
least opportune moment. This usually happens when you have your lure
irretrievably snagged and have to break off.

All of my rods under 8 feet are one piece. More sensitive, more durable,
what more do you need?


Had a nice 2 piece 7ft rod that my son bought me last year. Got a huge
catfish on it and it broke where the pieces went together. Sounded
like a gunshot. I guess if you are going to try to catch 50lb catfish
with a light rod and reel combo (using Spiderwire of course) it should
be one piece.