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Message Subject: Split grip vs full cork

Cowboyhannah

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

hftb

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.

Medford Fisher

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.

-Jake

Tackle Industries

Posted 2/3/2011 6:22 AM (#479432 - in reply to #479410)
Subject: Re: Split grip vs full cork

Posts: 4053

Location: Land of the Musky

Just an FYI on the foregrip portion. My TI rods all have 6" foregrips on them (split grips or full handles).

STUSHSKY

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...

bowhunter29

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.

jeremy

RyanJoz

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.

CU301DSV

Posted 2/4/2011 3:56 AM (#479677 - in reply to #479432)
Subject: Re: Split grip vs full cork

Posts: 906

Location: Canada

Tackle Industries - 2/3/2011 7:22 AM

Just an FYI on the foregrip portion. My TI rods all have 6" foregrips on them (split grips or full handles).

Check here for a pic:
http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=63...
There's also another thread here probably 4 pages back where I posted several pics of the split grip TI rod next to my St.Croix LT split grip.

Posted 2/5/2011 9:07 PM (#480017 - in reply to #479677)
Subject: Re: Split grip vs full cork

Split grip Tackle Industries rod all the way. This is a $250 rod but for half the price. Great action. Can't say enough about this rod.

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