The float rod is two piece but does not have the skamania style handle. I got the rod from Loomis in exchange for a gl3 9'9" that did have the handle you are talking about but was no longer in production. I just dont use it much. I have both rods listed on craigs list now at 200.00 for the float rod and 250.00 for the 1084c IMX. -Tom
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Fish donts gots no good metal to listens to. - Skwisgaar from Dethklok