Telescopic surf fishing rods - Are less segments better?

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I am looking for a telescopic surf fishing rod of about 14 feet length & lure weight up to 250grams/8oz.

Is it better if a telescopic surf rod has less segments or does it not matter ?

Charlie Brumbaugh · Accepted Answer · 2018-04-14 23:57:45Z

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Like most things its a tradeoff.

More segments,

Fewer segments,

I know for sure that more segments in a fly fishing rod make for a better one.

answered Apr 14, 2018 at 20:14

Charlie Brumbaugh

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How do you know that more segments in a fly fishing rod is better ?
– AgileFisherman
Apr 17, 2018 at 4:57
@AgileFisherman Because I have one
– Charlie Brumbaugh
Apr 17, 2018 at 5:25
Yes, but what about the rod makes it better in your opinion ? For example,it can cast farther, it can support heavier loads etc..
– AgileFisherman
Apr 17, 2018 at 23:26
@AgileFisherman mostly it’s easier to carry since it’s smaller
– Charlie Brumbaugh
Apr 17, 2018 at 23:38
While I would not argue that more segments in a fly fishing rod are necessarily WORSE than single piece units ANYMORE, I certainly don't agree that they are intrinsically better. It could be easier to carry but if portability is not a concern, then by virtually every other metric (cost, durability, fishability) the single piece rod - or fewer pieces - offers advantages, however marginal.
– That Idiot
Apr 18, 2018 at 14:35

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