gfen wrote:
bikerfish wrote:
I fish with 10 dollar rods, and I fish with 400 dollar rods. both catch fish equally well.
Fish demand to be caught on Sage rods, with Abel reels while wearing Simms waders. Or, that's what I've learned while browsing the innerwebs.
You can trust me, I'm an Expert. I write a blog!
I'd never be caught fishing a
$20 Eagle Claw and a
$20 Medalist. I believe in serious trout business, which means top flight gear
lovingly babied at all times.
So, again, I say bide your time and wait for something really nice to show up in a bargin bin someday and pounce on that. Its remarkable the sort of stuff that people will clearance out on forums for next to nothing*. Until then, window shop, test cast, and refine your thoughts.
There's something nice about owning a fancy piece of equipment (and then scorning it in favour of $20 "junk"), but don't buy in because you feel compelled. 'Til then, use what you've got til it fails.
[color=CCFF00]Oh, and is that a Medalist in your avatar? Its timeless.[/color]
[size=xx-small](* - Heritage Angler is old. When he goes, there'll be such a flood of fly rods on the market it will depress worldwide fly rod values to the point where you'll be able to trade five Sages to a loaf of bread. Would I lie about this sort of thing just to get a dig in on HA's age? I assure you I would not!)[/size]