They are made to be reversible (so when one end wears out, you can turn it around and fish it the other way.) They are good at making short, soft casts, with subtle presentations, but are not as good at punching through wind, casting heavier flies, or casting longer distances
Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year
Then put the rod vertically on a not-too-hard plain ground (or put towel or other soft material on the ground), hold the fixed joints and knock the ground
Before making a choice from this list, I consider water depth, clarity, temperature, the areas vegetation, and overall weather
Thick gauge tension springs are used to tighten the spool down to prevent backlash