Testing rod before buying

[RyanDR]

Does anybody test a rod before buying? Like a complete rig up and casting? I'm looking to build a rod on an Avid X blank and really want to test cast it to make sure it does what I want with my little jigs before I make the investment. Would this be ok to go to Cabelas and ask to do this and not even buy the rod?

[SFL BassHunter]

I've never done this or seen anyone do it. They will let you bring your reel in to pair it to the rod. Don't know about casting though.

[WRB]

You can take your own reel, line and a casting plug, just be sure to have it checked in at the door before going inside.

Tom

[Darren.]

I'd imagine a place like Bass Pro would allow it like @WRB

said. I've taken reels to BPS and tested rods, but not cast

with them. By tested I mean balance and such.

[CTBassin860]

buy the rod,throw a 1/2 oz plug for a couple days in the yard.Just dont nick it up.Return it for srore credit until you find what you want.

[smr913]

Fly rods are the only outfitters that I see this happening. Most of the times they ask if you want to go out and cast as part of the sales pitch. 

[Catt]

15 hours ago, SFL BassHunter said:

I've never done this or seen anyone do it. They will let you bring your reel in to pair it to the rod. Don't know about casting though.

 

I do all the time & have for years

 

I'm spending a couple hundred dollars in your store & you gonna tell me I can't!

 

When it comes to flipping, pitching, & punching rods...yea I'm that picky!