Thanks for all the imput so far guys. I still would like some more ideas. Does anyone know why everything is coming in 4 pieces now? I always thought the 2 pieces were stronger? I know they are smaller to carry, but most makers seem to make more quality rods in the 4 pieces.
-Older 4 piece used to be heavier that 2 piece but with new materials not much different in casting.
-If you fly we used to be able to carry on our expensive rods and put them in coat rack.
-I remember coming back from Denver Fly show, almost whole plane had people holding onto their prized possesion on the plane.
-New security, (in Canada anyway) they wont let you carry on the rod. But the 4or5 piece will fit in luggage.
-Out of site of some but not all baggage handlers.
-the multy-piece rod is a bit more labour intensive to put together, ensuring spine is alligned and a bit more material used to match the rods, some manufactuers (scott) have gone back to ferrel system.
-shipping expecially in the longer lengths is much cheaper when sending for warrenty repair or single rod to customer from internet or mail order sale. savings to you if sent US postal ground.
-we use a lot of rods over 9 foot, getting crowded in the import pick up with two piece rods
