2 or 3 piece

[fatangler]

Can someone please tell me the advantages and disadvantages between a 2 piece and a three piece beach rod its for general fishing and i dont usually catch a lot but i do try lol

[skatenchips]

Most 3 section rods ive used/seen are fairly soft through actioned
but are superb for storing in car boots out of harms way.
Uses are many fold,apart from extremely long casting and are
generally composite in structure.

2 piece rods that ive handled so far are in the main a more
solid tippy action,suitable for general purpose fishing and better
casting distance.
They seem to have a higher carbon content which strenghtens
rigidity and helps to hold up better in highwind/waves.
although there not so easy to transport in cars.

Given the choice i would go for 2 piece everytime,although im
sure others may have their opinion.

Gazza

[meoc4life]

a three piece is a good travel rod but there can be a couple more problems with them than a 2 piece a 2 piece is generally more reliable but can be a bit awkward when traveling hope this helps

[fatangler]

Thanks a lot lads i have just aquired one of each very cheap to try out and see which i get on best with tnen i will bye couple of good ones

[eccles]

I have both, the two piece has a slightly better action but I still prefer three piece for transporting and carrying on me bike. Let's face it, most fishing doesn't need that long a cast and anyone casting 200 yds is possibly casting past the fish.

[phish]

eccles said:

I have both, the two piece has a slightly better action but I still prefer three piece for transporting and carrying on me bike. Let's face it, most fishing doesn't need that long a cast and anyone casting 200 yds is possibly casting past the fish.

Err No not necessarily, plenty of places which are just out of the reach of even good casters are very productive ask anyone who does a bit of Kayak fishun.
Mind you 200yd casters with bait? I would imagine they could be counted on the fingers of one foot.

As Skatenchip said its horses for courses, unfortunately as with most things in life the tool that will do all jobs dont exist. You need to match what you use to what you want it to do.

[skillpot]

ive gone to 3 piece rods from the standard 2 piece. but thats because i now use 14ft rods instead of the standard 12ft. the main advantage is the 3 piece is much better for storing when on the move like thats already been said. but i find them easier to cast but thats proberly due to the extra length. on casting distance id rather be able to cast 200 yards (in my dreams) than not as at least you can cast closer if thats where the fish are but someone who can only cast 100 yards wont find the fish if there further out. being able to cast a long way is a massive advantage

[skatenchips]

Skillpot adds an element I didnt mention......

14/15plus foot 3 piece rods ...very very personal choice,everybody sez go on mate much easier for ol gits like you
with twitchy backs and great for eazi lob casts.
Well.........avin tried me mates 3 piece 15ft greys xxx @£200 squid
and all its so called benefits ...I bluddy hated it...........
like usin a telegraph pole ....no feeling at all....maybe bein a short
ass @5ft 10 in me best clogs I aint big enough to use one O them buggers....who knows.
That sed.........good luck to all that enjoy using em...as Im sure
they suit lots...........Just not me.

Gazza

[fatangler]

thanks a lot for all the coments lads i have now aquired a 13 foot 2 piece and a 14 foot 3 piece hopefully i will get to try them out this weekend if i can decide where to go and find someone to go with

[colbythecodking]

Hello mate this is my theory of what i heard
i know a friend who has a 3 or 4 piece rod for is bike when he had it i got told if your fishing local you might as well just go for the 2 piece it will have allot more action in it than the 3 piece cause most 3 piece rods iv seen are carbon straight thro and very stiff i know some one who fishes right outside his house and have a 3 piece rod i think why? he doesn't fish any wear else sept ryde pear.

hope this helps mate!