07-13-2017, 08:12 PM
4 piece fly rods are easier to travel with, easier to store. Two piece rods are lighter, often have better actions.
It is interesting that the trend in baitcasting rods, and to a somewhat lesser extent spinning rods, is one piece. They are easier to make (cheaper to make), somewhat lighter, somewhat stronger, but a real pain to even put into a vehicle (usually stored in boats).
I think I have answered the questions regarding advantages or di
vantages of multi-piece rods, but I have avoided the question of rod choices, so far.
The answer to your question is one of what you think value is. $100 dollars to you is different then $100 to me.
Still, if I were to try to answer your question, I would look to TFO right now. I think they put out the best "value" right now.
Still, if you have a Cabela's near you, drop by and check out a few. Frankly, a "Platinum" rod of 25 years ago is probably a "Bronze" level rod of today, so you might just find that you are happy with the Cabela's or other Box Store brand name.
I am not convinced that you need to spend $800 for a good fly rod, even though I did for one of mine. I still like my 1990's custom rod, my fly rod I made myself from when Fenwick was top dog and made blanks for the custom rod maker (Fenwick World Class), and my Switch is a 4 piece Cabela's brand. I feel very good with any of them, but each fits a specific niche roll.
Good luck on your search.
It is interesting that the trend in baitcasting rods, and to a somewhat lesser extent spinning rods, is one piece. They are easier to make (cheaper to make), somewhat lighter, somewhat stronger, but a real pain to even put into a vehicle (usually stored in boats).
I think I have answered the questions regarding advantages or di
vantages of multi-piece rods, but I have avoided the question of rod choices, so far.The answer to your question is one of what you think value is. $100 dollars to you is different then $100 to me.
Still, if I were to try to answer your question, I would look to TFO right now. I think they put out the best "value" right now.
Still, if you have a Cabela's near you, drop by and check out a few. Frankly, a "Platinum" rod of 25 years ago is probably a "Bronze" level rod of today, so you might just find that you are happy with the Cabela's or other Box Store brand name.
I am not convinced that you need to spend $800 for a good fly rod, even though I did for one of mine. I still like my 1990's custom rod, my fly rod I made myself from when Fenwick was top dog and made blanks for the custom rod maker (Fenwick World Class), and my Switch is a 4 piece Cabela's brand. I feel very good with any of them, but each fits a specific niche roll.
Good luck on your search.