anders Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Well, as in the title i broke my 7 ft Shimano Izumi series baitcaster this weekend at a point were the rod tip cannot be saved, so i have to get a new one . The old rod was a two piece, and it was a great rod, lots of backbone and a great tip. However i found a Fenwick HMX on line but its a one piece. What the difference between a two piece and a one piece (besides the obvious for all you quite witted folks out there) in quality and performance, and does anyone have any experience with both. Thanks a million Anders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverowbotham Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 A one piece rod offers more sensitivity and strength as there is no "break" in the unit. The only true advantage to a 2 piece rod is travel and storage convenience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybo Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 if you want a decent baitcaster, get a one piece rod. suggest you get a shimano compre, rod has lifetime warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbog Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 if you want a decent baitcaster, get a one piece rod. suggest you get a shimano compre, rod has lifetime warranty. If I'm not mistaken the Bob Izumi signature series also came with a lifetime warranty. Be interesting to see what the replacement would be given that these rods are no longer available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anders Posted September 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 yeah...i havent been able to make any contact about the warrenty, plus half the rod went down the drink when it snapped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenhawk Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Definately go with the one piece......my suggestion is St. Croix though.....amazing rods! Good luck with ur decision... Hawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 UGLY STICK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 custom built....on a st. croix blank..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucktail Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 (edited) My last two St Croixs have broken at the ferrule. Makes me wonder if they have changed manufacturing techniques. I have picked up 3 Loomis's over the last year and am super pleased with them. Edited September 29, 2008 by bucktail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbo Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Berkley Series 1 or Tactix are OK . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Shimano has a limited lifetime warranty so be aware of that. if anyone has experience dealing with Shimano please speak up. If you have problems then send your rod to Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oktravis Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 (edited) i had the same bob izumi rod.when it broke i took it to ackmanns in mississauga ( i dont think i spelled that right)after the 3rd brake he could not supply that rod anymore so he upgraded me to a 1 piece shimano clairus.that rod hasn`t broke yet even if you dont have the broken piece you should still take it in to see what he can do i dont have the address or phone number(they are at confedration and dundas in mississauga)im sure someone one the board has that info good luck travis i just noticed where you are located so ackmanns is probably out but i would still check into warenty Edited September 29, 2008 by travis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 i had the same bob izumi rod.when it broke i took it to ackmanns in mississauga ( i dont think i spelled that right)after the 3rd brake he could not supply that rod anymore so he upgraded me to a 1 piece shimano clairus.that rod hasn`t broke yet even if you dont have the broken piece you should still take it in to see what he can do i dont have the address or phone number(they are at mavis and dundas in mississauga)im sure someone one the board has that info good luck travis i just noticed where you are located so ackmanns is probably out but i would still check into warenty 3010 Novar Rd Mississauga Phone: 905-277-3595 North side Dundas St W of Hurontario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbog Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 i had the same bob izumi rod.when it broke i took it to ackmanns in mississauga ( i dont think i spelled that right)after the 3rd brake he could not supply that rod anymore so he upgraded me to a 1 piece shimano clairus.that rod hasn`t broke yet even if you dont have the broken piece you should still take it in to see what he can do i dont have the address or phone number(they are at mavis and dundas in mississauga)im sure someone one the board has that info good luck travis i just noticed where you are located so ackmanns is probably out but i would still check into warenty Nothing ventured, nothing gained! A rod replaced under warranty and upgraded to boot - worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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