What advantage does a split handle on a fishing rod offer?

[Down Deep]

I been shopping for a couple rods for the upcoming open water season. Most all brands offer rods with spit handle models. What advantage does a split handle offer over a full handle other than a few ounces of weight?

[fishyspringer]

It is mainly just for looks. Some of those could be weighted in the butt end to help with balance. There are rods now that have barely any cork handle at all. The intent is to have your hand in direct contact with the blank, allowing you to feel more through the blank.

[mr_jman]

I agree. I believe that if you hold the rod in the pistol grip fashion like ice fishing that you have more sensitivity with a split handle rod. It may also just feel more comfortable to some people. I have a few splits and a few full handles. I like them both.

[Bobby Bass]

I have a couple of split handle rods that I have been fishing with for several years. The few extra ounces do make a difference when you are casting all day and I think the split handle lets you tuck the rod up better against your forearm when fighting a fish. Also the knub on the butt of the rod does make it easier for two handed casting. My spinner bait rod is a Bucco with a split handle and I can toss that all day long. I would give a thumbs up for the split handle rods.

[BoxMN]

It makes the style of the rod look different, newer, so that they can sell more "new" rods It will come full circle again, just watch.

[leechlake]

It makes the style of the rod look different, newer, so that they can sell more "new" rods It will come full circle again, just watch.

I'm in complete agreement. I have so many fishing rods I haven't looked at rods for years but my nephew has a few of them. They look goofy to me. Give me a cork handled spinning or bait caster Fenwick preferred and I will never even think about the rod in my hand while I'm fishing.

[Ufatz]

You can use two hands when casting. Simple.