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 Re: Do you prefer full grip for casting?
[Re: Outdoordude]
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09/08/11 04:01 PM
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SkeeterRonnie
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i like full grip for heavier lures/cranks/swimbaits/big buzzbaits
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Re: Do you prefer full grip for casting?
[Re: SkeeterRonnie]
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09/08/11 05:33 PM
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ssj3goten
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I have grown to love split-grips. They feel better in my hands and i can butt them against my ribs if needed
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Re: Do you prefer full grip for casting?
[Re: FZ1]
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09/08/11 06:05 PM
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Bassen
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Full Grip and must have the small cork section above the reel. Thats is where my left hand is on the hook set.
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Re: Do you prefer full grip for casting?
[Re: Paparon]
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09/08/11 06:10 PM
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fouzman
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I'm also old school and much prefer full cork grips over anything else. However, some of my favorite rods, Power Tackle, now come with split grips only and no cork. I'd far rather have a split grip on a rod I like than full cork on one I don't. +1 well said! Some of the rods you guys like are sooooooooo expensive though! But I guess if I had I'd spend it too. You only go around once don't ya know, unless you believe in reincarnation. Ever seen a Brink's truck following a funeral procession?
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Re: Do you prefer full grip for casting?
[Re: fouzman]
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09/08/11 07:38 PM
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BassSlayer
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Re: Do you prefer full grip for casting?
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09/08/11 10:37 PM
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Bass Raptor
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I may be a little old school but I still like full grips better for everything. But with all hype about split grips, full handles are getting harder to find with some brands.
+1
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Re: Do you prefer full grip for casting?
[Re: Bass Raptor]
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09/08/11 10:40 PM
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210amatuerangler
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Have to go with split grip.
You know the old saying
If it floats, flys, or f___s it is always cheaper to rent!
You have to decide which is more important.
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Re: Do you prefer full grip for casting?
[Re: 210amatuerangler]
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09/09/11 12:29 AM
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snmcc
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I have both and really do not notice a difference when I am using them. As long as I have a really long handle I am happy. I would never own a pistol grip...
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Re: Do you prefer full grip for casting?
[Re: snmcc]
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09/09/11 12:50 AM
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CENTEX Toad Hunter
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I perfer a solid cork handle over the split handle because I like to heave a bait rather than just cast it. I hve both type and it doesn't bother me. I shy'd away from a cork fore handle above the reel reat because I was "told" it affects the sensitivity of the rod...now wished I had i on some of my rods to help with my hookset and crank'n technique. Split was first introduced as a way to trim the fat on the overall weight of the rod. With today's tech, rods are lighter and this is not as much of issue anymore. SO, if you are trying to make a decision between the two, it still comes down t personal pref.
"If you've quit learn'n, you might'as well quit fish'n cuz yer not catch'n as many fish as ya should be!"
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Re: Do you prefer full grip for casting?
[Re: CENTEX Toad Hunter]
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09/09/11 12:58 AM
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CENTEX Toad Hunter
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I'm also old school and much prefer full cork grips over anything else. However, some of my favorite rods, Power Tackle, now come with split grips only and no cork. I'd far rather have a split grip on a rod I like than full cork on one I don't. I have five POWER TACKLE Rods. I agree with your statement. I was fortunate to get four of my rods with full cork. I was unfortunate to have to replace one, which now it a split handle, BUT don't touch any of my PT rods without expect'n a whoop'n!
Last edited by CoAngler; 09/09/11 12:59 AM.
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Re: Do you prefer full grip for casting?
[Re: FZ1]
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09/09/11 01:05 AM
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Jim A.
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have both, but am still old fashioned and prefer the full grip.
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Re: Do you prefer full grip for casting?
[Re: Jim A.]
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09/09/11 01:11 AM
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Basscar
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Re: Do you prefer full grip for casting?
[Re: FZ1]
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09/09/11 01:51 AM
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Gone Shank'n
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Full grips only. Weight reduction of the split grip can cause the rod to be tip heavy with a light weight reel. On bigger rods, I agree. I just bought a 7 3 mH that is tip heavy, might try to add some weights to the butt. But on smaller rods, I think they are balanced better with the split grip. For the 'too thick of handles on split grips' comment, for me, it has more to do with the reel that I pair with that rod that the thickness of the handle.
Cody C
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Re: Do you prefer full grip for casting?
[Re: FZ1]
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09/09/11 02:54 AM
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KSalcedo222
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I love my split grips. But for me i really do.t notice because of the way i hold my reel. I think its just a matter of getting used to it. But if someone asked me if i wanted a split or full... ill pick split all day.
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