3 piece vs 4 piece Rods

**MarkBMC** · 17-05-12

HI Guys..

So sad to say but I broke my 3piece Xplorer Classic 2 9ft9Wt rod yesterday afternoon.
I had a look at a new rod but now all of them seem to be 4pieces.... Are 4pieces really better than 3????? Coming from Rock&Surf Ive always enjoyed a 1piece over 2 and 3 pieces...to be honest Ive seen so many multi piece surf rods pop. I was a little weary about my 3 piece fly rod but it worked awesome...just I cant get the 3piece Classic2 anymore..

**GGY** · 17-05-12

Unless you are doing SERIOUS Blue water FF, where a 1-piece is the strongest option, there is no real difference between modern 4-piece rods when compared to 2/3-peice rods, ither than that they can be easiliy transported & stored.

**Kevin James** · 18-05-12

Mark mate, the technology these days is so far superior to what it used to be.

Gone are the days where the ferrules used to splinter.
I was one of those dyed in the wool types that believed 2 piece was best.
Broke that rod and got a 3 piece (reluctantly) but it has proved itself over and over.

Now, I wouldn't go anywhere or fish without 4 piece rods.

Other than the ease to transport, there is very little else different to the other rods as Gary mentions.
Even with SERIOUS bluewater action, I can't fault 4 piece rods.

Giving the stick a bit of a stretch.
Darwin Offshore 020 (Small).jpg

**Ryan** · 18-05-12

Originally Posted by Dogtooth

Mark mate, the technology these days is so far superior to what it used to be.

Gone are the days where the ferrules used to splinter.
I was one of those dyed in the wool types that believed 2 piece was best.
Broke that rod and got a 3 piece (reluctantly) but it has proved itself over and over.

Now, I wouldn't go anywhere or fish without 4 piece rods.

Other than the ease to transport, there is very little else different to the other rods as Gary mentions.
Even with SERIOUS bluewater action, I can't fault 4 piece rods.

Giving the stick a bit of a stretch.
Darwin Offshore 020 (Small).jpg

There really is no need to add to this... Technology has evolved and a 4 pc really is the way forward. Simple to transport is a big plus for me.. I can pretty much assure you, you won't be disappointed.

**Kevin James** · 18-05-12

[QUOTE=Ryan;223430]There really is no need to add to this... Technology has evolved and a 4 pc really is the way forward. Simple to transport is a big plus for me.. I can pretty much assure you, you won't be disappointed.[/QUOTE]

I'm sorry mate, I'm not sure what you are trying to say here?

What does "There really is no need to add to this... " imply?
Technology hasn't improved?

Sorry, I'm missing something -

**Andre s** · 18-05-12

The way i see it is..... he is saying there is not really a need for him to add......"Technology has evolved and a 4 pc really is the way forward. Simple to transport is a big plus for me.. I can pretty much assure you, you won't be disappointed. ...." because its a given. he agrees with what you have said.................... i think.

**MarkBMC** · 18-05-12

Thanks so much guys

Ive noticed that most fly rod manufacturers are going for 4 pieces now... So Guess 4 piece it will be for me

**Ryan** · 23-05-12

[QUOTE=Dogtooth;223439]

Originally Posted by Ryan

There really is no need to add to this... Technology has evolved and a 4 pc really is the way forward. Simple to transport is a big plus for me.. I can pretty much assure you, you won't be disappointed.[/QUOTE]

I'm sorry mate, I'm not sure what you are trying to say here?

What does "There really is no need to add to this... " imply?
Technology hasn't improved?

Sorry, I'm missing something -

Sorry man.. I was saying there is no need fro me to add to what you have said.. You spot on. Technology has evolved..