George Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Hi guys, I'm looking at buying a rod at a tackle shop. i went yesterday and speaking to the guy he suggested at the maple evotech full grahphite 6'6 in length an 1 - 4kg in weight which is a two piece, was $300 down to $149.Now my question is should i get the 1 piece or 2 piece rod. Nothing me off more when you go to a tackle shop and they try sell you something they want to get rid off. Some of your thoughts on 2 piece rods would be appreciated Also there selling softies,3 packets for $20 bucks and 3 lures for $12 bucks and many more which i can't remember. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthefisherman Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 not familiar with that rod so I can't comment, just remenber if you bust a graphite rod they can't be repaired so a 2 piece gives you the advantage of being able to buy a replacement half instead of a whole new rod should you bust the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenmare Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 (edited) Hi guys, One piece rods have the advantage of not having potential ferrule problems -- which used to be a big problem several decades ago, before fibre glass and graphite became the material of choice for fishing rods. Glass and graphite rods now made using modern manufacturing techniques usually have very good ferrules built into the rod (although it still pays to check them before buying). Other than for beach fishing (which puts a very heavy strain on the rod), I'm a fan of multiple piece rods. Most of my fly rods are four piece. A multiple piece rod is much easier to transport and store -- which is when many rods actually get broken. As a general rule, the more expensive the rod, the better the build quality and ferrules. Regards, Bob Edited October 19, 2006 by kenmare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bashir Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 word of warning, those maple rods are just cheap things at overinflated prices that the particular store rams down people's throats. Bet it was the first rod he showed you, bet he couldn't tell you when they stopped selling them for 300 either lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 my fly rods are all multi pieve (although i am scared that onebit will go flying off into the water) and nearly all my other rods are multi peice for travle so far no problems except i have found the the feruls occasionally get stuck wich is a pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abitfishy Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Is that maple rod from a fishing shop thats a guys name starting with F by any chance? Cause I saw some too and wondered what they were like...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 (although i am scared that onebit will go flying off into the water) Dont worry about it Fletch, it's only the tip, the flyline will stop it getting away If you are really worried about it, just rub the male ferrule (no dirty jokes please ) with a little beeswax. Only a little is needed. Too much and you start attracting dirt. Richie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenmare Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Dont worry about it Fletch, it's only the tip, the flyline will stop it getting away If you are really worried about it, just rub the male ferrule (no dirty jokes please ) with a little beeswax. Only a little is needed. Too much and you start attracting dirt. Richie. Hi guys, Suggest you go easy on that bees wax. I can still recall the struggle I and a mate had when pulling his rod apart at the end of a day's fishing after he'd used bees wax on the ferrule. IMHO a far better ferrule lubricant for fibreglass and graphite rods is candle wax. Works a treat. Regards, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 Is that maple rod from a fishing shop thats a guys name starting with F by any chance? Cause I saw some too and wondered what they were like...... No comment. But he showed me quite a few rods and showed me the differences between them... For some strange reason i've always thought that there not as strong as 1 piece Might keep on looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie51 Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 No comment. But he showed me quite a few rods and showed me the differences between them... For some strange reason i've always thought that there not as strong as 1 piece Might keep on looking. Hi I'll Comment!!! that store flogs Maple and Softies because they import them. This is not liable or defamation, because it is true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Hi guys, Suggest you go easy on that bees wax. I can still recall the struggle I and a mate had when pulling his rod apart at the end of a day's fishing after he'd used bees wax on the ferrule. IMHO a far better ferrule lubricant for fibreglass and graphite rods is candle wax. Works a treat. Regards, Bob I've never used candle (parrafin) wax. Next time I come across a rod with a loose ferrule I'll give it a go. I've only ever needed to use wax on one rod, only the eensy tiniest bit was needed. Use sparingly. To answer the question... each section of a modern 2/3/4/5/6/7 piece rod is seperatly engineered to give the rod a smooth curve when all the pieces are joined. It's not just sawed in half I'm not familiar with the brand of rod you refer to, but generally today the number of sections to a rod only really affect the portability and cost of a rod. Richie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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