The bait monkey. He can be friend or foe.
I have more tackle then I could use in 2 lifetimes. It's ok. I'm heading towards retirement and at that point I will slow way down but for now I buy what I want.
The one thing that has changed is over the last 30 years I have learned what works for me and very rarely buy the hot new bait(s).
The one thing to keep in mind; you may not be in a position to have latest and greatest so never let threads like these make you spend when you shouldn't. The fish couldn't care less whether you have a $400.00 reel or a fancy boat. I went for years with lower end stuff and did just fine. The point being, be patient, work hard, be smart and your day will come.
