Difference between a Lami Xsra-11' 1 piece and a 2 pc.

[sailorma]

Hi , I am getting a XSRA Ron Arra 11" 1 piece for my B-day. When I was originally searching for this rod on the Lamiglas website I downloaded the 2011 catalog and the only 2 11' Ron Arra spinning rods listed are the
XSRA 11' 1321-2 pc. rated @ 1-3 ozw lure weight and the XSRA 1322 1 pc rated 1-5 ozw. I opted for the 1 pc as I want the ability to throw more weight should the need arise. Upon looking at the website again but not in the (catalog PDF) they have the 1 and 2 pc XSRA rated exactly the same. Obviously a 2 pc is easier to transport and store, should I switch and get the 2 pc or stick with the one pc I have put a down payment on. Is there an appreciable difference in feel between a 1 pc and a 2 pc. Any advice would be appreciated. Henry

[Bob D'Amico]

The only difference is that you will probably damage the tip on the 1 piece rod at least once per year.

Seriously, there is no difference in the action or strength between a one and two piece rod. I think I probably have owned and used numerous graphite rods built on the same blank in one or two pieces and never could determine a difference. With the older E Glass Lami rods there is a difference.

I speak with some experience, I started surf fishing 6 years before you were born.

[lagoonguy]

I have to agree with Bob and, I've had about the same experience with numerous spinning and casting rods over the years.

[CharlesT]

Originally Posted by sailorma

Hi , I am getting a XSRA Ron Arra 11" 1 piece for my B-day. When I was originally searching for this rod on the Lamiglas website I downloaded the 2011 catalog and the only 2 11' Ron Arra spinning rods listed are the
XSRA 11' 1321-2 pc. rated @ 1-3 ozw lure weight and the XSRA 1322 1 pc rated 1-5 ozw. I opted for the 1 pc as I want the ability to throw more weight should the need arise. Upon looking at the website again but not in the (catalog PDF) they have the 1 and 2 pc XSRA rated exactly the same. Obviously a 2 pc is easier to transport and store, should I switch and get the 2 pc or stick with the one pc I have put a down payment on. Is there an appreciable difference in feel between a 1 pc and a 2 pc. Any advice would be appreciated. Henry

One piecers are a pain. Have the two piece Arra rod and it throws 2 oz metal all day and feels good. Only hitch was letting my teenager use it and he lost the tip section at great Point 'cause he didn't have it firm and looped the tip and everything beyond the ferrule took off for Monomy. Only have three one piece rods left... a conventional on lami graphite that I built, a 11.5 Bill Fisher surf pole and a 9 ft Charley Murat. Go 2 piece without any regrets.

[Jess]

I won't use a 2 piece for plugging.
Don't want to be bothered checking alignment or worry about loosing the tip.

[Joe Laniewski]

I use both 1 piece & 2 piece, I experience no difference.
I plug with a 2 piece 9" lami surf & jetty and never had separation or misalignment but, then again I have never fought a 50 lb striper..
I believe in a quality rod, misalignment is a thing of the past when joined properly.

Most folks I believe purchase 2 piece rods as a matter of travel & storage convenience and I would think the sale of 2 piece rods far outweigh the sale of 1 piece.

[Merlin]

To reassure, think of the fresh water fly fisherman who are perhaps the most finicky tackle junkies on the planet where one piece rods do not exist and more chances of 4 or 5 piece rods are common.

[Frank N]

Originally Posted by Bob D'Amico

I speak with some experience, I started surf fishing 6 years before you were born.

And before that, he was on the Sea of Galilee....

Re: the rod, its personal preference...