Exposed grips---like-em or hate-em

Joined
Aug 29, 2009
Location
Pottsville,PA
#1
Most bass rods out there on the market hae an exposed grip. Even the spinning rods can have an exposed grip that get your hands right down to the blank.
Personally I feel this is a great step forward in the making for good bassin but I still hear people wanting rods without. What are your thoughts on this.
Also, do you still use a rod with out one?? I know of at least one application the an exposed seat is not nessessary but I'm looking for your thoughts and comments.

Randy