Posted 2/2/2011 10:15 PM (#479410) Subject: Split grip vs full cork
Posts: 1456
Location: Kronenwetter, WI
Am purchasing an 9' XH rod for throwing big rubber that comes with either option. Never had a split grip ...looking for some insights...appreciate any thoughts. Thanks
Posted 2/2/2011 10:36 PM (#479415 - in reply to #479410) Subject: RE: Split grip vs full cork
I've never understood the desire for such a handle. I've handled them before, but didn't like the feel as I tuck the handle under my armpit. I don't know if it can be much of a weight issue as cork itself doesn't weigh much. I personally would never own one, but just make sure you really like the feel of it before you buy it.
Posted 2/2/2011 11:59 PM (#479427 - in reply to #479410) Subject: Re: Split grip vs full cork
Posts: 1059
Location: Medford, WI
I like the feel of the split grip....I have the St. Croix L.T. Big Dawg rod in the split grip and like the split grip feature but didn't realize that the foregrip was about half the size of the regular "full cork". If the rod you're getting has the regular foregrip, I would definitely go with split grip.
Posted 2/3/2011 6:32 AM (#479434 - in reply to #479432) Subject: Re: Split grip vs full cork
Posts: 375
i don't own any split grip rods but for me it's important to have a full size foregrip since i alternate between palming the reel and holding the foregrip to give my hand a break even when using smaller to medium baits. when it comes to reeling in any heavy / harder pulling baits i am always holding onto the foregrip since it seems i have more control / leverage...
Posted 2/3/2011 7:29 AM (#479440 - in reply to #479410) Subject: Re: Split grip vs full cork
Posts: 909
Location: South-Central VA
I love split grip rods. I never hold my rod by the middle of the grip so not having any cork there doesn't affect me. I build mine so that the fighting butt tucks nicely under my arm.
It's all a matter of preference and fishing style. For STUSHSKY, the exposed blank between the split grips would probably dig into his ribs when he holds the rod by the foregrip- therefore, no split grips for him. Others may not work a bait while holding the foregrip so a split grip may work for them.
My best advice is to go out in the backyard (unless you can find some open water) and throw some lures around while having someone observe how you hold your rod during different situations. That will tell you what kind of grips you should use.
Posted 2/3/2011 9:38 PM (#479655 - in reply to #479410) Subject: Re: Split grip vs full cork
Posts: 1727
Location: Mt. Zion, IL
I like full cork so much that I have Thorne Brothers add to the butt section of the rod until it is 19" long. Split grip just isnt for me because I have long arms and the thin blank in my armpit is not comfortable. Some like it and some don't.
Split grip vs full cork