[Dclark2]

Take a friend with you and check the rod under load. I use to bring 20 lb test line and some sinkers witch you may be using. Run the line through and check the bend on different weights.. Look at the bend on the rod under pressure to insure a nice bend with the line. Never buy a rod that when you put the pressure on the rod the line touches the blank. HOPE that helps and that is my standard before the purchase................