Hi. I'm fairly new to the list. I've been lurking for awhile. I've built about 35 rods over the last twenty years. I think for a first time project a two piece might be the way to go. Granted, todays multi- piece rods cast just as well as two piece rods, but they also involve a good deal more wrapping and epoxy work. Finishing a two piece rod will be challenge enough for a first time project. If it turns out okay, you will be trying the more involved four, five or seven peice rods without any further encouragement. It is a rewarding as well as addicting aspect of our avocation. Good luck! ----- Original Message ----- From: "bradley robinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 29, 2002 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] 2 piece or 4 piece rod?????
> > --- Allan Fish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >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 > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > i own a st croix 4peice and i loveit i bought this rod > because i travel to alaska and i hike in alot now i > use it more than my courtland 2 peice ihavnt noticed > any differance in casting or sensitivity. i have > taught children ages 5&7 with this rod within acouple > of hours they were catching fish with it. build one > you wont be sorry > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Greetings - send holiday greetings for Easter, Passover > http://greetings.yahoo.com/
