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 Re: Split Grip Survey
[Re: J.B.]
#7870250
08/12/12 05:25 AM
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Migizi Fishing Rods
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There isn't that much, if any at all, weight savings. Have you ever held a cork blank before it goes on a rod? You also have extra finishing parts for split grips. It is all a personal preference.
For muskie fishing I can't use a split grip as that part rests along my ribs and it would kill after a day of fishing.
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Re: Split Grip Survey
[Re: Migizi Fishing Rods]
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08/12/12 11:36 AM
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Coast Tackle Service
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There isn't that much, if any at all, weight savings. Have you ever held a cork blank before it goes on a rod? You also have extra finishing parts for split grips. It is all a personal preference.
For muskie fishing I can't use a split grip as that part rests along my ribs and it would kill after a day of fishing. Exactly, with the extra Checks and bling I am almost willing to be that inch for inch the split grips may weigh more than a standard cork handle with just a butt cap.
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Re: Split Grip Survey
[Re: J.B.]
#7872545
08/13/12 12:38 AM
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CRS
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Re: Split Grip Survey
[Re: Coast Tackle Service]
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08/13/12 03:40 AM
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txninja
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There isn't that much, if any at all, weight savings. Have you ever held a cork blank before it goes on a rod? You also have extra finishing parts for split grips. It is all a personal preference.
For muskie fishing I can't use a split grip as that part rests along my ribs and it would kill after a day of fishing. Exactly, with the extra Checks and bling I am almost willing to be that inch for inch the split grips may weigh more than a standard cork handle with just a butt cap. agreed, but weight in the butt is where you want it. a heavier balanced rod beat the heck out a tip heavy light rod. Bling isn't the worst thing for a good fishing rod as long as it is below the reel seat.
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Re: Split Grip Survey
[Re: J.B.]
#7877095
08/14/12 02:41 AM
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crankn101
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I started to custom form and mold mine, I square off the palm side and carve a pinky grove on the other side. Before and after, one is a 6'6" and the other is a 7'...   
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Re: Split Grip Survey
[Re: J.B.]
#7877389
08/14/12 03:48 AM
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Revoman
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I have both and prefer a full cork handle.
Catch em, kiss em, let em go
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Re: Split Grip Survey
[Re: Revoman]
#7877753
08/14/12 11:05 AM
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chuckwagon
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TFF Guru
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Just give me my 1980s FENWICK LUNKER STICK, cork handle grip.........and STAND BACK!
****Sun sinking low....lines baited.....gentle south breeze blowing...you realize.........I AM! .
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Re: Split Grip Survey
[Re: J.B.]
#7878373
08/14/12 02:56 PM
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Nitroman77
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i have both and both have there place..Vertical stuff I tend to like the full handle, but moving baits I like the split...
Then again I have a mix of split and full for both Tech.lol
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Re: Split Grip Survey
[Re: J.B.]
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08/15/12 07:35 PM
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CENTEX Toad Hunter
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I have both. I don't think about this much, but I think I perfer solid cork for when I need to use two hands to cast.
"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: Split Grip Survey
[Re: J.B.]
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08/15/12 07:36 PM
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CENTEX Toad Hunter
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I don't get wrapped up in the weight issue since all my gear is about as light as I can get it without drilling holes in the rod blanks!
"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: Split Grip Survey
[Re: J.B.]
#7884696
08/15/12 10:53 PM
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DOGO
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I like the look of the split grip better, but weight is not a factor. Just like I've seen some guys post that a round baitcaster weighs 1 1/2 oz more than a lightweight low profile and the lighter weight is somehow easier to fish with. Really? That extra weight is gonna wear you out fishing?
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Re: Split Grip Survey
[Re: J.B.]
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08/16/12 12:46 AM
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The Fishing Physicist
YOLO
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YOLO
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I prefer the classical look and practicality of full cork.
TFP
Above all else hold these two things in the greatest of circumspection; government and self. YOLO=Schiefspiegler   
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Re: Split Grip Survey
[Re: J.B.]
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08/16/12 01:49 AM
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K. Loomis
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On my bait casters I prefer the full cork grip. But on my spinning rods I like the split grips for some reason.
Lemme see dem fish tiddies
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Re: Split Grip Survey
[Re: J.B.]
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08/17/12 01:36 AM
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xRecharge
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Re: Split Grip Survey
[Re: J.B.]
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08/18/12 12:28 PM
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Alpokeene
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