I am looking at a 2pc St Croix baitcaster what do u think about the 2pc rod?

Just my opinion here, but I would never buy a 2 piece rod. I think the link between the 2 pieces gives the rod a "weak spot", not to mention you have to make sure the pieces are together well or they come flying apart @ the same time as that 10 lb'er has bent your rod in half..........I would stick to the 1 piece rod. JMHO...............

Yes, I totally agree.  I too would never buy a 2 piece rod.  I have used one before and once in a while when you cast, the top half of the rod also goes with it into the water.  1 piece for me.

Thanks for the advice Ill take it 1pc it is

I wouldn't totally iliminate 2pc rods.  They come in handy some times for traveling.  I have seen them fly apart though.  Maybe some tape would stop that, but i havent tried it yet.

I wouldn't totally eliminate 2pc rods.  They come in handy some times for traveling.

I'm with Pond Pro here..

What's wrong with 2 piece rods, I build 2 piece rods. I always hear or read the same paranoid type remarks, "When casting the 2 pieces always come apart".

There is a ferrule lube that helps with putting the 2 pieces together easily for proper alignment, and also helps with the suction that is required to hold the pieces together.

I personally know non-boater tournament anglers that have won tournaments with nothing but a pair of 2 piece rods, one casting and one spinning... I loaned the rods to them out of my shop.. 8-)

Tight Lines All !!

I actually have two sets of rods.  I have about 15 one-piece rods that I use for bass when I am fishing local and about 10 two-piece rods I use for bass when I have to travel (I also have 3 three-piece rods for travel).  Though the one piece rods are nice, there isn't a huge loss in feel or fighting ability with the two-piece.  Most of my two-piece rods are Cabelas XML rods and with how well the graphite is today, there is not much difference between my 2 piece XML's and my 1 piece XML's.  Plus, I have never had the tip of my rod come flying off while casting.  Though, I have developed a habit of repeatedly checking and "tightening" the tip of my two-piece rod when using it.  So I would assess your needs (i.e., will you be traveling a lot with this rod and only have a small car to transport it in or do you have a truck that could easily accommodate a one-piece), before you write off the two-piece.

I wouldn't totally eliminate 2pc rods. They come in handy some times for traveling.

+2

For what it's worth, I do pefer 1 pc. in my bass rods, however, I own some 2 pc. (and 4 & 5 pc. fly rods).  I have never once in 30 years of fishing had one fly apart on me. (even the cheap zebco combos I keep for the nephew and nieces) Maybe those who have had troubles, do not put them together correctly.  I don't check the ferrule(s) while fishing... if connected properly, they will not come apart without help.

About half of my rods are two piece (6 or 7) and i never had problems. You just have to get used to it!

2 piece rods are just as sensitive as 1 piece. I usually put a little reel grease on the joint for the same reasons as mentioned earlier.

Check this out.

http://www.feather-craft.com/2007master/fcpage.asp?page=30

Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find ferrule wax. It works. I use it my fly rods and crappie rods.

I don't have any two piece bass, walleye, pike or muskie rods. I've always thought the ferrule to be a weak spot. I may be wrong about this. I've never broken a rod at the ferrule. I still won't buy one, other than fly or panfish rods. Reactionary old fart, am I not?

Cheers,

GK

I dont mind them but one time one did happen to fly off and the line broke with it  :'( lost the top half. Usually you can just reel it in.