Split grips or traditional?

[DockShootinJack]

Regular cork grips for me.


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+1 for me. Back in the day it was cork or foam. Ork is my choice, a full grip also.

[GreenEYESfromOHIO]

Personally I’m a full cork grip traditional kinda guy…..just feels good in the hand, I’ve never once even thought about the heaviness, because I never noticed it. This is in cheaper rods too. Their all graphite as well, not graphite composite. Crappie rods typically are light in general because they aren’t thick blanks. I read ketchn likes long handle grips, I’m the complete opposite of that. I like shorter grips, I find longer grips hit my forearm and affect casting. I cast one handed by the way…..no right or wrong….fishing gear is very much preference.

[Speckalator]

I like full cork handles and I think it's just a choice and it traditional. . Ask most any rod builder and you will find that cork doesn't add much weight. High dollar rods use highly graded cork which is expensive and a split grip saves a bit on cost for manufacturers. There is cheap and there is expensive cork and while all cork for rods is light weight some may be lighter than others. A call to Mudhole might shed more light on materials used in rod building.

Good quality cork became a bit harder to get a few years ago, about the time split grips were purported to be better.

Cork or split grip is a matter of personal preference as far as I'm concerned. Good luck with the fishing!

[BJH]

I have nothing but Tennessee grip rods. If i find a rod i like and it is split grip, i change it to Tennessee grip.

[BuckeyeCrappie]

I guess I am the odd one because I like both. I have lots of split tails and they are almost all casting or dock shooting rods. My long cork handle rods are great for jigging. But again I like both.

[Don Fischer]

I think it's absolutely a personal preference. Myself, I'll quit fishing before I use one of those split grip rods. They just aren't right! :-)

[SuperDave336]

I guess I am the odd one because I like both. I have lots of split tails and they are almost all casting or dock shooting rods. My long cork handle rods are great for jigging. But again I like both.

I agree and feel the same. I think they both have a place and application.

[Don Fischer]

Good lord. Just went back and read some of these post's. Seems a lot of hunter's and fishermen need to go on an exercise program. Everyone wanting lighter rifles and fishing rods? I haven't a clue what any of my rods with reels on them weight's but probably help some if you'd get aluminum hooks! My sturgeon rod is fairly heavy but I can carry it all the way to the boat without having to stop for a break. You won't believe this but I can do the same thing with my UL spinning rods and one has a 5' rod!

[GreenEYESfromOHIO]

Good lord. Just went back and read some of these post's. Seems a lot of hunter's and fishermen need to go on an exercise program. Everyone wanting lighter rifles and fishing rods? I haven't a clue what any of my rods with reels on them weight's but probably help some if you'd get aluminum hooks! My sturgeon rod is fairly heavy but I can carry it all the way to the boat without having to stop for a break. You won't believe this but I can do the same thing with my UL spinning rods and one has a 5' rod!

Keep in mind not everyone here is a young buck……a lot of guys on here are retired and in their 70’s and older. When that’s the case, weight very much plays a factor.

[Don Fischer]

Keep in mind not everyone here is a young buck……a lot of guys on here are retired and in their 70’s and older. When that’s the case, weight very much plays a factor.

I'm 75!