Have you ever regreted buying the 3 piece rod?

Re: Have you ever regreted buying the 3 piece rod?

feeds@yuku.com (bluno) — Thu, 28 May 2009 11:59:54 GMT

I order only 3 piece rods. However, If I get a good steal on a "used" 2-piece rod, I take it.

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feeds@yuku.com (orange caddis) — Sat, 23 May 2009 23:57:20 GMT

all of my rods are three piece rods. if it feels good buy it!

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feeds@yuku.com (bswild) — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:12:57 GMT

Some of the greatest rods in the history of the sport were 3-piecers: FE Thomas 8-footer, Leonard #50, all of the Grangers past 7ft, Paynes...the list continues. Marc Aroner once told me he like three-piece rods better because, he said: "I can do more with them," meaning the tapers.

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feeds@yuku.com (OnlyTrout) — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:21:58 GMT

I agree with 615 - every fisherman is different - casts diferent, etc. Use what works for you. I own both 2 and 3 piece rods and keep what works for me. I have never regretted owning a 3 piece rod.

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feeds@yuku.com (Booman2) — Fri, 22 May 2009 00:31:50 GMT

Mcflyfish and 615 have summed it up. With my personal casting history and style, one piece rods are the best - but a bear to transport. However, not everyone has been fortunate to own Howells and Talbot 1 piece rods. I've seen, but not fished, Leonard 1 piece rods but they are rare and very expensive. For the rest, my mix is both 2 and 3 piece rods and I find more variations between individual rods than 2-3 piece configurations. For example, I've owned a couple Leonard model 50's...

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feeds@yuku.com (JimP) — Thu, 21 May 2009 07:15:19 GMT

I like both. But, if I have a choice, I will choose a 3 piece because it is so much more convenient to carry. My three piece 8 1/2' rod is in a smaller tube and therefore easilier to carry, than my 7 1/2' two piece.

JimP

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feeds@yuku.com (PaducahMichael) — Mon, 11 May 2009 02:38:26 GMT

I've never regretted ANY rod I've bought, but I have regretted many I've had to sell over the past ten years.

I like 3 piece rods because most classic rods are three piece. I do like the shorter tubes, too.

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feeds@yuku.com (FlyfisherX) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:20:20 GMT

Thanks for all the feedback. It reflects my guess as well. <8 ft 2 pc are generally a fine choice for 2/2. In general I like the 3 pc for convenience and it will come down to if the price and rod are what I am looking for.

Andreas

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feeds@yuku.com (Cane Head) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:18:12 GMT

It's a personal choice. In 8 1/2' and longer I usually like a 3pc rod. However I've long owned an Orvis Light Salmon 2/2 that I happen to think is the bee's knees. I don't get into the swing weight conundrum until it's a 9' rod and then for me it's all about having enough reel to balance the outfit in my hand. Shorter rods -I like them as 2 piece'ers. If it's a sweet casting long rod, in the end I don't care what the configuration is.

Cane

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feeds@yuku.com (tim simbari) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:13:36 GMT

You might want to consider also that the better the maker the more likely you are going to get a 2 piece rod a lot quicker unless he has sticks cut, somebody cancels, etc. You'd be surprised how often that becomes a big factor.

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feeds@yuku.com (pvansch1) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:23:31 GMT

Nope!
Been buying / building mostly three piece rods (most are longer).
As long as they cast a fly the way I like, I'm happy to go catchless fishing with either configuration.

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feeds@yuku.com (ibookje) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:01:03 GMT

I prefer 3 piece rods unless the maker only makes them in 2 piece.

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feeds@yuku.com (wefishcane) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:22:49 GMT

Several years ago I was on a business trip that took me into Northern New Jersey. I decided to drive over to visit Walt Carpenter who lives in the Poconos. We were discussing the merits of two and three piece rods. As I remember the discussion he indicated that he could refine the taper dimensions more precisely on a three piece rod.
Jim

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feeds@yuku.com (Hipgnosis) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:17:41 GMT

Over the years, most of my 3pc rods feel better to me than 2pc. They just seem to have a gentler action and flex (no ferrule in the middle? perhaps). With that said, there are certainly some killer tapers that have only come in the 2pc iteration. If you find the right rod and taper, ultimately it probably won't matter.

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feeds@yuku.com (seattlesetters) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:50:30 GMT

I have both, liked both, not liked both, sold both and will buy both again. A good rod is a good rod, regardless of the number of ferrules.

If I liked two 8' 5wt rods equally but had to choose one, it would be the 3-piece based solely upon it being easier to transport.

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feeds@yuku.com (varmint255) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:30:23 GMT

Never regretted any 3pc rod I've aquired.I would rather have a 3pc than a 2pc,but that's just personal preference.I think I own 2 2pc rods and the other dozen or so are all 3pc.

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feeds@yuku.com (FlyfisherX) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:28:10 GMT

Hi everyone,

I agree that there is never a perfect answer. One person loves a specific rod, the next thinks poorly of it. But there are times when people agree on an answer. I have had little exposure to cane and I don't have someone near me who can offer me lots of advice and let me try rods. In my case, I need to rely on a hunch, if I will like a rod. I may end up selling a few more, but choice for me are limited. And most certainly take any internet feedback with a grain of...

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feeds@yuku.com (WatercolorMan) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:20:15 GMT

Flyman hit it out of the park again . . . .

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feeds@yuku.com (JGF) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:53:23 GMT

My feeling is it depends on the overall length of the rod in question as to whether 2 or 3 pieces works well. IMO a 6' 3pc might be an issue but a 8'6" 3 piece or longer just makes sense. No rights or wrongs just a personal preference.

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feeds@yuku.com (mcflyfish) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:05:30 GMT

615...I think you said it better than I did!

Have you ever regreted buying the 3 piece rod?

feeds@yuku.com (FlyfisherX) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:55:02 GMT

Hi everyone,

I am still struggling with the general topic of 3pc vs 2 pc bamboo rod. Arguments I heard for the 2pc are:

1. Cheaper
2. Better action (I have too limited experience to really tell)
3. lighter
4. lower swing weight
5. People like Tom Morgan will only make two piece rods (with one exception) - What am I missing out on when I choose 3 or more pieces??????

Arguments I heard for a 3 pc:

1. Better for traveling & hiking -...