#1. I have only one reel that cost under $100 and that's my 4 pound ultralite reel. I don't have to justify anything! It's my money, the bills are paid and I love to fish so I buy what I want when I want if I have the cash.
#2. I'm not going to downgrade to another rod or reel just because they go on sale. I'll either make do with what I have or save the money to get what I want .
#3. Do you use Charmin to wipe your ars or the cheap sanpaper type that is half the price.