Yip, I've found that the older rods are awesome for casting. Real rigid, you almost need Superman to cast to get the most out of them....it's almost like casting a telephone pole. lol
Had my cast measured about 6 months ago: 256 yards or 234 meters. (un-baited, sinker only)
2kg main line with a 30kg trace, 5 ounce torpedo sinker, CD-XD Tournament 14ft rod, Shimano long-cast reel and a pendulum cast with timing like Chryco's engines.