I don't know how most shops are but if they don't let you throw the rods you are interested in then go somewhere else. I have a shop near me that will let you take any rod out in the parking lot and compare. That's why I have purchased all my rods there!

In fact I threw the TiCr and the TiCrx in an 8wt and also the Sage Fli-890-4. Ended up with the Sage. I just prefered the action for my taste. Good luck.

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A wise man learns from others"