I
nternet gathering place for custom rod builders
  • Custom Rod Builders - This message board is provided for your use by the sponsors listed on the left side of the page. Feel free to post any question, answers or topics related in any way to custom building. When purchasing products please remember those who sponsor this board.

  • Manufacturers and Vendors - Only board sponsors are permitted and encouraged to promote and advertise products on the board. You may become a sponsor for a nominal fee. It is the sponsor fees that pay for this message board.

  • Rules - Rod building is a decent and rewarding craft. Those who participate in it are assumed to be civilized individuals who are kind and considerate in their dealings with others. Please respond to others in the same fashion in which you would like to be responded to. Registration IS NOW required in order to post. You must include your actual First and Last name and a correct email address when registering or posting. Posts which are inflammatory, insulting, or that fail to include a proper name and email address will be removed and the persons responsible will be barred from further participation.

    Registration is now required in order to post. You must include your actual First and Last name and a correct email address when registering or posting.
SPONSORS

2024 ICRBE EXPO
CCS Database
Custom Rod Symbol
Common Cents Info
American Grips Piscari
American Tackle
Anglers Rsrc - Fuji
BackCreek Custom Rods
BatsonRainshadowALPS
CRB
Cork4Us
HNL Rod Blanks–CTS
Custom Fly Grips LLC
Decal Connection
Flex Coat Co.
Get Bit Outdoors
HFF Custom Rods
HYDRA
Janns Netcraft
Mudhole Custom Tackle
MHX Rod Blanks
North Fork Composites
Palmarius Rods
REC Components
RodBuilders Warehouse
RodHouse France
RodMaker Magazine
Schneiders Rod Shop
SeaGuide Corp.
Stryker Rods & Blanks
TackleZoom
The Rod Room
The FlySpoke Shop
USAmadefactory.com
Utmost Enterprises
VooDoo Rods

2 pc. blanks
Posted by: Todd Theodore (---.fuse.net)
Date: September 27, 2011 06:45PM

I'm thinking about building some 7' spin & cast rods. I'd like to do 2 pc. rods bcs a 1 pc. won't fit as easily in the back of my truck or inside our Commander. Should be much easier to transport.
I feel that w/ today's technology in blank manufacturing, I shouldn't be sacrificing a great deal of sensitivity or performance. A bit of added weight I expect. Can anyone give me some real life testimonies of 2 pc. rods?
Thanks,
Todd

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: 2 pc. blanks
Posted by: Jim Gamble (---.26-24.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: September 27, 2011 06:48PM

Multi-piece blanks work just fine. If they didn't, we would have a BUNCH of angry fly anglers. My issue is little to no availability in high modulus designs AND a lack of heavy inshore offerings. There are many advantages to multi-piece, only a few minor disadvantages ... the largest of the disadvantages being a higher price.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: 2 pc. blanks
Posted by: David Dosser (---.columbus.res.rr.com)
Date: September 27, 2011 07:14PM

Most of my rods are 2pc. All of my fly rods are multi-piece. I have a 7' bass rod that is a one piece and a Gator glass one piece I use for catfish. I have a 6'6" ISP783f, RX7 Rainshadow that I use for crappie, panfish, bass. It's a 2 pc. and I love it. They are easier for me to build due to lack of room. I haven't had any problems with any of my 2 pc. rods and those are the ones I use the most. I fish 2 to 3 times per week. I don't think you will sacrifice any significant weight. My RX7 weighs 3.6 oz minus a reel. If you get good blanks I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Have fun and be sure to post pics when you get one done.

David Dosser
Coshocton, OH

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: 2 pc. blanks
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: September 27, 2011 09:53PM

Some beliefs just refuse to die. Sort of like spine. I believe that most of those that believe multi piece rods are inferior, probably haven't fished a modern multi piece rod.

Personally, I don't feel that I give up anything with a multi piece rod

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: 2 pc. blanks
Posted by: Bob Riggins (---.se.biz.rr.com)
Date: September 28, 2011 09:13AM

All of the spinning rods I build are on 2 or 3 piece blanks and I have had no issues with them at all. I build mostly fly rods with most being 4 piece. I would like to see some blind tests with multi piece spinning rods vs single piece rods. I bet there would be some surprising results for those who swear by single piece rods.

Options: ReplyQuote
Re: 2 pc. blanks
Posted by: Todd Theodore (---.fuse.net)
Date: September 28, 2011 05:31PM

I agree completely w/ you guys. Thanks for the confirmation.

Options: ReplyQuote


Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
Webmaster