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Location: Northern Illinois | I looked back and didn't see anything on this new feature to the St. Croix musky line. Is the Split-Grip now the way to go because its a bit lighter or am I losing some power and strength by not staying with the traditional handle?
If there is a topic on this already can someone post the link?
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| No loss of power.
On the St Croix rods the handle is a bit longer on the split grips, which most prefer.
You will get a lighter rod but it will be more tip heavy as they're taking weight from behind where you hold the rod.
Go and check them out and make your own decision whether you want a split or full grip.
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Location: Eastern Ontario | How much do you think a couple of inches of cork weighs? more likely cost cutting. |
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| I'm sure the savings of less cork are offset by more labor cost.
Here are some thread links:
http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=78...
http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=78...
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| I love my TI split grip rods. No difference that i notice between split and traditional. |
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| Split grip is a fad that offers no advantages. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | 'Split grip is a fad that offers no advantages.'
For you maybe.
I find the split grip to fit me better during the retrieve, and am more comfortable casting. I love the way the rod fits me and feels. This has been covered in detail before, http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=78... |
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| sworrall - 1/1/2013 6:37 PM
'Split grip is a fad that offers no advantages.'
For you maybe.
I find the split grip to fit me better during the retrieve, and am more comfortable casting. I love the way the rod fits me and feels. This has been covered in detail before, I'll see if I can locate the thread.
I think the two links 4 posts up are well worth reading.
One thing I didn't see was of the rods that are split grip and guys complaining of the comfort are the rods balanced for the reel that's on it? |
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Location: Tennessee | I like the perch it allows for my weak hand to grip and pivot when casting. However I've learned that after doing alot of figure8s the split grip tends to make the ol ribs sore and I'm not scrawny either. My next rod for throwing large lures will be full grip. |
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Location: oconomowoc, wi | i use both.. splits for burning dbls, fulls for big rubber etc. matched with 60 toro's. |
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| The Swan - 1/1/2013 3:12 PM
Split grip is a fad that offers no advantages.
A Fad that has been used in Saltwater Rods for decades.... |
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Location: Hayward, WI | I have a couple split grip rods I like. One St. Croix, one TI. I like the split the most for relatively straight retreive baits like tail rotating topwater, spinnerbaits, Cowgirls. I use them for pulling and ripping rubber baits, hard heads, and cranks too but it takes a while for my ribs get used to that. I'm fairly sore at the beginning of the year. When I ordered a Pounder rod I went with full cork due to the amount of hard ripping I give those baits.
On paper:
the rod will be lighter but will feel more tip heavy.
In reality:
Will you notice?
I don't. Any 9' musky rod without a weight balance kit is going to be tip heavy anyway.
Another thought: Rod companies aren't saving any money by making split grips.
I like the splits for many applications. Don't NEED them, but I like how the butt of the rod fits my hand. Personal choice that seems to be about 50/50 split between anglers.
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| The Tackle Industries rods weigh less than a comprible St Croix. I like my TI rods a lot. I do have two St Croix rods but my TI rods get most of the use. Not to mention you can buy 3 TI rods for the price of one St Croix. Hats off to James/TI for the new lifetime warranty too! Keep it up TI!
Nathan |
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Location: Smith Creek | Thanks for contributing to the discussion, Nate. |
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