Somebody can answer this question please?

Hello mate, i'm probably not the right person to answer this question (as we use different types of rods) but being from the u.k. i dont own (or have encountered) a 1 piece rod. We almost exclusively use 2 piece (or more) rods. I've never come across a rod breaking at the joint, we mainly use what are known as "beachcasters" (your surf rods ?) between 12' & 14'. I couldnt comprehend using a 1 piece over 7ft (if only for transporting reasons) but i once had a rod that was a 2 piece with a 7ft tip ( a good rod, but a nightmare in the car). I would love to have a go at the sturgeon using my beachcaster, but the biggest thing i've pulled out with it is a conger eel of approx 25-30lb (we dont really get anything much heavier off our shoreline (apart from maybe skate or tope). My thoughts on a 1 piece rod is "yes", it would definately be stronger than a 2 piece (how many 1 piece rods do you see snapping in the mid section), but a 2 piece beachcaster is an awesome tool, but i think that as you lot over the pond use mainly 1 piece rods, you obviously would question the strength of a joint. To be honest though, all my rods are top end gear & i probably wouldnt trust a "cheapie". Hope that helped with your query.

Santiago,
We do not feel that you lose anything with a 2 piece rod. The advances in ferrule design make them flex evenly and hold up about 99% as well as a one piece. The obvious advantages to the 2 piece is ease in travel over a longer 1 piece.
When fitting the 2 pieces together, just remember to fit them with a slight twist to "lock" the tip section to the butt section. You might also check the fit in the first couple of uses, to make sure that both sections fit secure. Also, remember never to leave the sections together, especially if they were put together in wet conditions as this can cause the two to somewhat glue themselves together and very hard to take apart.

John