Well
I have also experimented with lots of styles of rods over the years, and i agree that 4 pc for the boot of the car is indeed a fine idea, however when it comes to rods that actually have the feel i'm looking for then i'm afraid its 2 pieces every time.
The modern multi piece rods are very good casting tools and for the whole they are really sweet, but there is something about a two piece rod that just feels so right. To be honest you only really notice when you cast the two side by side, and particularly the same blank in 4pc and 2pc configurations. Then you notice that there is much greater sensitivity from the 2 pc rod and the feedback is enhanced.I reckon its down to the fact that each joint is a stiff point in the rod(even on the best of them) and most designers alter the makeup of the blank to compensate the action just before and after the joint, the cane rod designers do this too but their ferrules weigh more than a carbon spigot or sleeve and they dont flex the same as they are different materials so they have to compensate for different reasons.The stiff points do affect the feel of the rod when you are casting and you can notice the difference.
Consequently my 3 favorite rods are all 2 pc, and i have always found they fit between the seats in the car without any problems, they dont get in anyones way, i generally only take one rod with me at a time so there is never a rod left in the car when i'm fishing.Plus being between the seats of the car the rods dont move about when your driving.4 piece rods roll about the boot, can get crushed under wellies, tackle bags etc if not in a tube and at the risk of being pretentious you should always take your rod out of the car and tube when you get home to let the cork air dry, or else it WILL rot.
So i see no dis-advantages in 2 pieces, only advantages unless you intend to take the rod on holiday
Besides has anyone else noticed just how many rods seem to get broken these days (now that most people use multi section rods).
How many of us have broken 2 piece rods while fishing with them - not me (touch wood
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I like feed back through my hands so i'll stick to my 2 pc rods, but it is a personal thing, i would suggest that if people were to try both together they might just surprise themselves.
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Sandy