Sage Advice SundayPosted by admin on February 21st, 2010
4 Piece VS. 2 Piece
Ever wondered how many pieces are the best? I have. I think for me it depends on whether or not I am traveling to fish, buying a new fly rod, or fishing close to home with an old favorite rod. If I know I will be fishing close to home and I have a good casting familiar rod, I will not hesitate to use it. I think that would be the only scenario that I would. Every other circumstance I believe I would choose a four piece rod. Years ago four piece rods were bulky and unbalanced. The technology wave has taken away the bulky awkwardness of four plus piece rods. They are balanced, light, strong, and function just as well as most two piece rods. They are more versatile for traveling. With one Cary on bag I have carried three four piece rods, and all my reels , clothes , etc.. so you don’t have to worry about your rods not making it to your destination. Four piece rods pack well while hiking, camping, or back-country horse back trips.
So in conclusion I would pick four piece rods over two piece rods 90% of the time. Those of you who have not kept up with technology and the progression of composite materials and fly rods, you need to. Don’t throw away your old standby because I know there are some sweet casting rods that are outdated, but you owe it to yourself to try something new if you have not already.
Royce Klingler
