I've been at this game for quite some time and have handled more than my fair share of fishing rods - specifically bass rods. I'm not claiming to be an expert. There are still far too many mysteries in the composition of a rod blank that still elude me. However, based on experience, I can make an informed decision, sight unseen, on how a rod might perform and for what techniques and applications it might be best suited based on the information printed on the rod and/or listed on its product page online. So how do I go about deciphering the mystery of a new fishing rod without actually handling it? Here's how I go about profiling a new fishing rod.
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