Spigot rods

[Monty]

I have been fishing for 40 years and never have heard of rods joined like these (2 piece).
Anyone use them and have anything to say about them?

[cowherder]

I never heard of them, so I searched the internet. This is what I found, is that what you are talking about?



" The rod utilized for carp fishing varies with the various sizes of carp. When you are in smaller lakes or ponds you may be searching for carp weighing up to 15 pounds or more. In bigger lakes carp may be as large as 30 pounds. Not every rod will permit you to grapple a 30-pound carp, therefore selecting the rod carp fishing equipment should vary on the size of the carp. A 1 to 2 pound test curve rod would hold carp up to about 15 pounds. Something over the 15-pound mark should most likely require a rod with a test curve of about 3. The angling distance is also a factor when selecting your carp fishing equipment. The longer fishing distance entails a longer rod with the capability to grip a heavier load.

The rod rings must be a reasonable size in diameter which decreases friction during casting.
Carp rods generally come in two pieces, with either a spigot or a put over joint.

Anglers must understand the differences between the two, as some anglers strive to thrust the spigot joints which flush together, this can damage the rod. The separated spigot joint on a carp rod is attached to the bottom half of the rod, the top half is pushed onto the spigot to hold it in place. This is the most common kind of joint on carp rods. Anglers can also join the two rod halves together. Various carp rods have "put over" joints, where the bottom suit into the top. Most manufacturers fit spigot joints to carp rods, because they are well-built and solid than the "put over" type."

(are you going carp fishing?)