All good advice.

To get the "right" rod (for YOU), you really have to cast them.

When you "feel" the rod in your hand, ... you'll know if you like it or not.

Then again, ... remember the pocket book. That nice sweet one might also be the most expensive. (can you say bamboo ) ... although it's not always the MOST expensive ones that'll suit your taste/style/application.

I had the luck to find a shop that would let you take outside literally DOZENS of rods, all strung up and a nice 40x150 ft grassy area to test 'em ALL.

I buy ALL my rods there now.

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Christopher Chin, Jonquiere Quebec
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