Split Cork vs Full Cork

             There are many variations of rods on the market today. But no matter what kind you get, jig rod, swim rod, plastic rod, or any other rod, they will all either have split cork or full cork. The higher end rods will most likely have split cork. I think split cork is mostly for looks, but also gives you a little better sensitivity. I have rods with both, and I prefer split cork for 3 reasons. One, it looks better. 2 it gives me better sensitivity so I can feel the smallest bites. And 3, it takes weight off of the rod, while keeping balance in the rod. For me, there are very few benefits to full cork, one could say they are better because they are more balanced, but I don't believe that, and someone could also argue that they are better just because they are cheaper. I know of 3 rods that are the exact same specifications, but are about 50 dollars difference just because of the split cork. Everyone has preferences, and this is what I think about split corks and full corks.