"Mike" wrote in message
ups.com...
Casts well, handles well,
It has exactly the action I want,

I think this sums it up, I usually don't purchase a fly-rod that I haven't
cast.
There are so many fly-rods on the market today with a variety of actions,
and a wide range of cost as well.
What fly-rod feels good to one, might not feel as good to another, it's
personal preference.
-tom