4 pc. fly rods?

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woodnickle
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2008/10/14 13:17:00 (permalink)

4 pc. fly rods?

May be a dumb question but why are 4pcs more expensive than 2 pc?

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    Cold
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    RE: 4 pc. fly rods? 2008/10/14 13:21:30 (permalink)
    Ease of transportation is about it.  IIRC, only the 4 pc. models are able to travel as carry-on luggage on airlines...a big plus for people who travel to fish.

    Really, the 2 pc. ones would offer better strength and smoothness, I'd think.  My next one will be a 2 pc, as thats usually all the farther I break it down anyway.
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    RE: 4 pc. fly rods? 2008/10/14 13:26:26 (permalink)
    That was my thought also. I have both and I,ld take the 2pc. over the 4 anyday. Except when in the tour pack.lol

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    RE: 4 pc. fly rods? 2008/10/14 21:37:48 (permalink)
    It takes rod companies more time to make 4pc rods, since each ferrule has to be fitted precisely, and 4 pc rods have 3 ferrules instead of just one like 2 pc rod. Therefore, there is more cost involved in making them.
     
    With today's rods, there is no difference in smoothness or strength between 2pc, 3pc, and 4pc rods built by reputable rod companies. I currently don't own one 2 pc fly rod. All of mine are either 3 pc, or 4 pc.
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    RE: 4 pc. fly rods? 2008/10/15 12:52:40 (permalink)
    i agree with drake.  i have 2, 3 and 4 pc rods and see no difference in the smoothness.  well thats with mid to high end rods companies.
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    RE: 4 pc. fly rods? 2008/10/16 19:43:55 (permalink)
    I have trouble with my 4pc seperating on a cast. Lucky to get the peice back.

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    RE: 4 pc. fly rods? 2008/10/16 20:51:17 (permalink)
    No bueno!  Maybe make it a 2 piece...some epoxy ought to do the trick. 
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    RE: 4 pc. fly rods? 2008/10/16 22:16:05 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: Mikastorm

    I have trouble with my 4pc seperating on a cast. Lucky to get the peice back.

     
    Try some wax on it. I had the same problem with an old diamondback I used to have. Wax made it go together easier and helped it stay together.
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