Its interesting to consider what is the best way for a rod to break down. I have a number of 11 foot avons that break into 2 equal sections...i guess this is probably the most common configuration for such a rod.
However a pet hate of mine is rods that break into uneven lengths, they can be a real pain to band together especially the ones that have a sort of removable handle section. I have a Diawa Avon rod thats like this ...11 foot but breaks down into 3 unequal lengths. Its a really nice rod but an utter pain to store made up. I think I know what they did it..it was to make it easier to store in the boot of a car however the short butt / handle section is too short so unless you use multiple rod bands its always swinging free. The other problem with the removable handle/butt is that its allot more prone to rod twist..the rod twisting rod so the rings become out of line. At the other extreme I recently got myself and Abu Diplomat rod thats 11"6 but breaks down into 5 sections and fits diagonally in a large suitcase.
I guess we all have our personal preferences but I quite like match rods that break into 3 equal sections.
However a pet hate of mine is rods that break into uneven lengths, they can be a real pain to band together especially the ones that have a sort of removable handle section. I have a Diawa Avon rod thats like this ...11 foot but breaks down into 3 unequal lengths. Its a really nice rod but an utter pain to store made up. I think I know what they did it..it was to make it easier to store in the boot of a car however the short butt / handle section is too short so unless you use multiple rod bands its always swinging free. The other problem with the removable handle/butt is that its allot more prone to rod twist..the rod twisting rod so the rings become out of line. At the other extreme I recently got myself and Abu Diplomat rod thats 11"6 but breaks down into 5 sections and fits diagonally in a large suitcase.
I guess we all have our personal preferences but I quite like match rods that break into 3 equal sections.