Hey happy Sunday everyone

 

So I came across a rod that seems to only be sold in Japan, the bass one xt, and it looks pretty promising. Can't seem to find much info on the rod, but the build quality looks pretty high like their more premium rods. Thing is it only seems to be sold in a 2 piece setup. Max length seems to be 6'10".

I was thinking about a curado rod, but then I discovered this lol. These days there should not be too much concern with a 2 piece setup in terms of performance/failure of the connection point right? Do any of you guys own a bass one xt? What are your thoughts between going with it vs the curado rod? Thanks

I would never use a 2 piece rod for to many reasons to list.

I have bought a few higher end 2 piece rods and have had no issues with sensitivity or the rod coming apart during a cast or the attached blank twisting, misaligning the guides.

 

Cheaper 2 piece rods have these problems for sure, but not good quality rods.

 

 

10 minutes ago, LCG said:

I have bought a few higher end 2 piece rods and have had no issues with sensitivity or the rod coming apart during a cast or the attached blank twisting, misaligning the guides.

 

Cheaper 2 piece rods have these problems for sure, but not good quality rods.

 

 

Lol ok, well the rod in question here is the bass one xt by shimano. About $130. Would you consider this a cheap 2 piece rod or a quality rod?

1 minute ago, BassSteve said:

Lol ok, well the rod in question here is the bass one xt by shimano. About $130. Would you consider this a cheap 2 piece rod or a quality rod?

I have no experience with that rod. Price wise I have found the $200 mark to be where quality really shows, there are exceptions obviously. I can recommend Daiwa Rebellion 2 piece rods. Very light weight, sensitive, strong, and impeccable build quality.