[millsboy79]

I have been reading a number of threads of people asking advice on picking new fly rods. Almost invariably someone always say to "make sure you're testing it out on the water"

I am just curious how most people accomplish that. I mean short of having a friend who already has the exact set up you are interested in I am not sure how it would work.

The same goes with reels and lines ... then putting it all together as a setup.

Least with golf clubs they always have a set you can hit some balls with, but I have never heard of a place even with an indoor space to practice your cast with different set ups to see what actually suits you best (rod / line / reel) does this exist?

I think it would be extremely helpful to be able to try out a few rods with the same reel and line, then try out a few different lines on your "fav" rod then you could actually see what your "paying for"