Here's My Battle With The Monkey - What Would You Do?

[lmbfisherman]

So I've saved up 600 bucks and am not sure what to do.  Here is my issue.  I want to get 2 rods at the very least - ML Rod for finesse fishing plus my lightest power is M (6 Casting and 1 Spinning) and figured it's time I need (want lol) to get at least 1 or two in that range to fill my rotation.  The other I'm in the market for is a deep cranking rod (7'6") at the very least.  Also would like to get another Medium 7' F rod as I like the 7’ more than my 6’6” M/Fs I have (AVID).  Here is what is killing me.

 

1. Go new route and take advantage of the St. Croix Promotion – so lets say I buy a ML/F 6’9” – Roughly 200 and then buy the 7’8”

   big cranker (Mojo) which would get me the two rods.  I want and then get the Rage Rod in 7’1” Medium/F. – Lets say after the crazy taxes here in Ontario it would be 400 bucks.  This would leave me with 200 bucks to buy three reels.  I could get right now another prolite for 40 and if I take advantage of the BPS reel trade

   in (this weekend) I will have to pay 75 (Canada some reason still hasn’t changed on prices, especially now they have no excuse on the exchange rate in

   US.)  Or I could scour and look for deals.  I usually like to buy better reels than rods (It seems my mind is slightly changing).  I also love with St. Croix rods, although I haven’t used a Rage rod yet.

1. Buy good deal rods – Used – I could be patient and wait for good deals on used rods and reels on BR or Kijiji (Like Craigslist) or sales. Probably find everything I want for half the price, but it might take forever, but I’d probably could save 200 bucks if I went that route for other things. 

I guess the problem is the monkey!! MONKEY is telling me TO GET IT NOW!!  Would it be better to buy new? or just keep being patient? 

 

[SudburyBasser]

I'd be patient. Bass doesn't open up for months in Ontario so you can afford to take your time and get good deals on rods. Heck, BPS in Vaughn hasn't even had their rod trade-in yet...who knows what kind of deals you can get there.

[Teal]

Be patient. Save more money. Use this time to start researching products. Make sure you check E bay and the flea market often. Just hold your money and wait for the deal to come to you. Be patient.

[lmbfisherman]

I'd be patient. Bass doesn't open up for months in Ontario so you can afford to take your time and get good deals on rods. Heck, BPS in Vaughn hasn't even had their rod trade-in yet...who knows what kind of deals you can get there.

Ah yes that is true...Do you make trips down to BPS from Sudbury? Yeah you are right, should focus and be patient.  I just think I'm suffering from withdrawal. (haven't bought anything since end of January.

[SudburyBasser]

Ah yes that is true...Do you make trips down to BPS from Sudbury? Yeah you are right, should focus and be patient.  I just think I'm suffering from withdrawal. (haven't bought anything since end of January.

 

No, BPS is about 5 hours drive away so if I do buy from them it's usually online order. The only time I've ever been in BPS was in January when I was coming back from Toronto and stopped in to finally see what I was missing.

 

As for withdrawal, I hear you. I went through a frenzy from January until about two weeks ago. It's expensive and I could have used that money more strategically down the line. Don't make the same mistake :-)

[OkobojiEagle]

The problem with purchasing used rods is you purchase the rod abuse as well.  Any rod damage from the previous user... even unintended damage will fall upon you and your pocket book.  The manufacturer isn't going to stand the cost of a replacement rod from a second-hand purchase.

 

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[scrutch]

I've bought several rods second hand.  If you do your research, you can tell what kind of guy you're dealing with.  I'd go the used route.  there is a small risk, but it's worth it in the savings you get.  Just don't be afraid to walk away if something doesn't seem right.  Also, follow through on what you say you are going to do.  Be honest.  You'll be fine.

[Duckslayer2095]

I understand how hard it can be to wait but I think it would be better in the long run. If you want to buy something right now, why don't you try getting one rod and reel combo and then holding off on the others untill better deals come up? It would be easier to wait if you already have a new combo to play around with.  I'd advise, however, not to buy all of the the things you want right now because I think $600 isn't enough cash to buy 3 quality rods AND reels if you buy new.

 

Good luck!