Why You Might Still Want a 2 Piece Fly Rod

I've got an old 2 piece fly rod leaning against the back corner of my garage that probably hasn't seen a river in three or four seasons. It's a 9-foot 5-weight, a bit dusty, but honestly, it's still one of the smoothest casting tools I own. Most people these days go straight for the 4-piece models—and for good reason—but there's something about a rod with only one mid-point connection that feels different when you're actually out on the water. ...

April 28, 2026 · 6 min · Louis Heike