Super User J Francho Posted March 30, 2019 Super User Posted March 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Maico1 said: Always find these threads to be very comical......Do you really worry about what others think about your gear , if you are on the water and having fun then that is all that matters. Happen to be one of those who knows expensive gear is not required to catch fish however that is what I prefer and enjoy using. Have a fishing buddy who loves his 10.00/20.00 clearance priced rods all the while catching his fair share of fish. Now our days on the water are full of laughter as balls get busted big time and especially when he snaps one of those rods and loses a 5lb. brown fish. What is important and always has been important is the enjoyment fishing brings not to mention the stress it relieves.....@J Francho aka The "Crass Angler" can certainly attest to the fun and laughter that is had on the boat along with the characters involved... True story! 1 Quote
Rpratt Posted March 30, 2019 Posted March 30, 2019 I went to a fishing seminar with my wife that Brent Chapman was giving. Much to my dismay half way thru the seminar Brent made the statement, "You don't need to spend money on expensive gear to go fishing...." I immediately responded "ixnay on the non expensiveay. Wifay sitting right here Brentay" 2 4 Quote
Super User NYWayfarer Posted March 30, 2019 Super User Posted March 30, 2019 48 minutes ago, Rpratt said: I went to a fishing seminar with my wife that Brent Chapman was giving. Much to my dismay half way thru the seminar Brent made the statement, "You don't need to spend money on expensive gear to go fishing...." I immediately responded "ixnay on the non expensiveay. Wifay sitting right here Brentay" Must have been after he accepted a Kastking sponsorship. I like to buy rods in the $100 or less category. I am rough on my rods. Bank fishing, car trips, low ceilings and doorways have cost me a rod or two or three. As hard as I am on my rods, I would be harder on myself if I damaged a $150+ rod. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 30, 2019 Super User Posted March 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Maico1 said: Always find these threads to be very comical......Do you really worry about what others think about your gear , if you are on the water and having fun then that is all that matters. Happen to be one of those who knows expensive gear is not required to catch fish however that is what I prefer and enjoy using. Have a fishing buddy who loves his 10.00/20.00 clearance priced rods all the while catching his fair share of fish. Now our days on the water are full of laughter as balls get busted big time and especially when he snaps one of those rods and loses a 5lb. brown fish. What is important and always has been important is the enjoyment fishing brings not to mention the stress it relieves.....@J Francho aka The "Crass Angler" can certainly attest to the fun and laughter that is had on the boat along with the characters involved... Who needs expensive rods? Collectors in particular. I "collect" technique specific rods and reels. I am in the process of converting to all custom builds. This is for my own pleasure and entertainment. I like fishing with other guys whether they share my passion or not. I don't care what anyone fishes with and would not recommend my gear to most of them. If someone asks, I will suggest different brands at appropriate pricing points, but ONLY if they ask. 2 Quote
Johnbt Posted March 31, 2019 Posted March 31, 2019 "but you aren't boat flipping a 10# channel cat" I've never boat flipped a fish in my life. If fish were meant to fly they'd have wings. I don't lift cinder blocks with my rods and don't use rods that will lift cinder blocks. Although, some of my surf rods might lift one. I guess I'll never know. For their weight the Conquests are strong and supple with great feel. If you think they're brittle that's okay. I don't think so and don't care. If I break one I'll buy another the next day. You think fishing is expensive? I have a 28 ga. O/U and don't reload. I'm just a country kid who grew up in a rowhouse in Baltimore. I love spending the money I worked hard for. 3 Quote
Maico1 Posted March 31, 2019 Posted March 31, 2019 34 minutes ago, Johnbt said: "but you aren't boat flipping a 10# channel cat" I've never boat flipped a fish in my life. If fish were meant to fly they'd have wings. I don't lift cinder blocks with my rods and don't use rods that will lift cinder blocks. Although, some of my surf rods might lift one. I guess I'll never know. For their weight the Conquests are strong and supple with great feel. If you think they're brittle that's okay. I don't think so and don't care. If I break one I'll buy another the next day. You think fishing is expensive? I have a 28 ga. O/U and don't reload. I'm just a country kid who grew up in a rowhouse in Baltimore. I love spending the money I worked hard for. Just for the record Conquest are made for bass fishing if I was flipping channel cats at 10 lbs. and carp at 17 well then my Loomis Pro Blues would be on the deck....but then again I thought we were talking about bass fishing which is what a Conquest excels at just like you stated........ Quote
Chris186 Posted March 31, 2019 Posted March 31, 2019 I used to have $300+ rods. I sold them all and bought rods in the $100-150 range which I like just as much and catch just as many fish on. I’m actually looking at a KastKing rod for a topwater/Jerkbait rod right now. As far as reels go, I only have one that was more than $130. Most of my reels are in the $79-99 range and I couldn’t be happier. 1 Quote
Big Swimbait Posted March 31, 2019 Author Posted March 31, 2019 The intent of my post was that a 20 year old guy with limited sponsorship was able to lead a professional event with inexpensive gear. It was in no way meant to bash those who buy the rods that they want. Sorry it got derailed ?. 1 1 Quote
punch Posted March 31, 2019 Posted March 31, 2019 26 minutes ago, 1201vilbig said: The intent of my post was that a 20 year old guy with limited sponsorship was able to lead a professional event with inexpensive gear. It was in no way meant to bash those who buy the rods that they want. Sorry it got derailed ?. He finished 11th today with just one fish. Pretty crazy. Was one more bite away from championship Sunday. He's definitely on my radar now. Impressive finish. 1 Quote
Big Swimbait Posted March 31, 2019 Author Posted March 31, 2019 16 minutes ago, punch said: He finished 11th today with just one fish. Pretty crazy. Was one more bite away from championship Sunday. He's definitely on my radar now. Impressive finish. I will be also. Hopefully this is a result of the BPT creating opportunities for others. Quote
NittyGrittyBoy Posted March 31, 2019 Posted March 31, 2019 Just to keep the thread going, derail further, and beat the horse some more... Guys say "I don't care what people think about my stuff", okay I understand that to a point. But shouldn't you be proud of the gear you work hard to purchase, use, enjoy and own? Wether it be a 79.99 rod or a 499.99 rod. You bought it, it had certain qualities that you thought were above the rest. When I get a new rod, reel, baits, etc.. I show my fishing buddies. Joke around that it's gonna catch 3 fish to their 1, and so forth. All I'm saying is be proud of the gear you own, no matter how much it cost. On side note, kid held his own with a 11th place finish against a huge field of competitors. Pretty cool to see. Why didn't Thrift get an invite to MLF? He's been dominating FLW for some time Quote
Super User smalljaw67 Posted March 31, 2019 Super User Posted March 31, 2019 10 hours ago, Johnbt said: "but you aren't boat flipping a 10# channel cat" I've never boat flipped a fish in my life. If fish were meant to fly they'd have wings. I don't lift cinder blocks with my rods and don't use rods that will lift cinder blocks. Although, some of my surf rods might lift one. I guess I'll never know. For their weight the Conquests are strong and supple with great feel. If you think they're brittle that's okay. I don't think so and don't care. If I break one I'll buy another the next day. You think fishing is expensive? I have a 28 ga. O/U and don't reload. I'm just a country kid who grew up in a rowhouse in Baltimore. I love spending the money I worked hard for. You missed the point I was making. I'm saying I agree with everything but the fact they are stronger, they are not. It isn't opinion it is fact. Yes, plenty strong enough for what we do but high end rods are not stronger than most cheap rods because they use lower grade material. High modulus graphite is stiffer and is more brittle, this isn't opinion, it is fact. So saying a more expensive rod is stronger just isn't true but as I mentioned, the rods are more sensitive, lighter, more responsive, and just more enjoyable to use. Nobody is telling you how to spend your money and I completely agree with using what makes you happy but the point is that if you are making a list of why you like a higher end rod then simply leave the "stronger" element off the list because it is factually incorrect. BTW, I think the Conquest rods are awesome!! Quote
MAN Posted March 31, 2019 Posted March 31, 2019 I out fish my buddies with an old $40 spinning combo.....against their $300 combo. 1 Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted March 31, 2019 Super User Posted March 31, 2019 Define expensive Quote
Dens228 Posted March 31, 2019 Posted March 31, 2019 This is quite possibly the only sport/activity where the ones that have the more expensive gear are ridiculed......lol I bet there are 1000 posts criticizing high end gear for every post doing the same for cheap gear. I'm a middle of the road gear guy so I guess I should catch flack from both sides. 1 Quote
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