Couldn’t tell difference between my cheaper and more expensive rod….

[FishTank]

1 hour ago, zpelletier said:

But if he bought a more expensive truck he would be a better driver! ?

 

That might be true for some people.....  just spend a day watching people back up their boat on a boat ramp.  That reverse back up computer package comes in handy.

 

So does lane assist after they have had a few beers and a whole day on the water.

 

[Mobasser]

The deal is, go to a well stocked tackle shop. There's so many nice rods now days, I don't see how anyone could recommend just one.                                                      I think the big factor is weight. Nice rods are so much lighter than they were before.                 Does less weight equal more sensitivity? It's all an opinion of each individual fisherman.

[Catt]

1 hour ago, roadwarrior said:

Hmm...

I don't think the quality of your gear makes a significant difference in your success,

but better equipment is more fun to fish. 

 

 

Yeah but ya just a tackle junky!

 

The #1 key to consistently catching bass is between your ears not between the folds of your wallet.

 

For 5+ years I threw nothing but G. Loomis rods until by chance I was given a Shimano Crucial.

 

With the G. Loomis rod standing on the front deck of my boat on a fairly calm day & with a firm bottom I could feel a 1/4 oz bullet weight hit bottom in 15-18' of water.

 

I felt the same thing with the Crucial & am now feeling the same thing with a Powell Inferno.

 

When you have dragged a Texas Rig or Jig-n-Craw around on the bottom for close to 60 years with the majority of it at night ya kinda get a feel for what's going on down there!

[evo2s197]

Reading this thread and others like it over the years on this forum, I consistently see individuals with high end equipment less judgemental than those with budget gear, can't really recall a thread that has the "cheap gear is junk" or similar statement as the topic, but the opposite is true, people Going on a REEEEEE! Tirade about high end stuff and the anglers that procure such equipment, it's pretty interesting and telling at the same time.

 

 

“They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.”
— Sallust

[bulldog1935]

it comes from a dark place and gets darker on every new page

 

It's Very Not Christian.  

 

...and put us on fish

 

 

fishing is an act of faith, paraphrased, lest any should boast.  

[evo2s197]

11 minutes ago, bulldog1935 said:

It's Very Not Christian

That made me lol in agreement and I'm not religious by any means.

 

This thread is probably gonna get locked now, with this new topic.

[Spankey]

23 minutes ago, evo2s197 said:

Reading this thread and others like it over the years on this forum, I consistently see individuals with high end equipment less judgemental than those with budget gear, can't really recall a thread that has the "cheap gear is junk" or similar statement as the topic, but the opposite is true, people Going on a REEEEEE! Tirade about high end stuff and the anglers that procure such equipment, it's pretty interesting and telling at the same time.

 

 

“They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.”
— Sallust

I sort of think you are wrong. I can’t say I pick up on any envy of any posts and previous threads. I’ve seen a lot of help given and a lot of encouragement over the years. Even as simple as guiding guys around issues with Black Max or BPS reels and I don’t mean any slight around those reels.  Just an example. I know that I would never strongly recommend and rod or reel because #1 I’m not comfortable spending someone’s money and #2 what feels right to me might not to you. 
But I know I’ve stated mucho times I’ve never buy a rod unseen or untouched. It has to be what I’m after. Positive results come from that. Don’t care if it’s $50 or $250. Guys on here ask for opinions. And they get a million answers and I’m willing to bet dollars to donuts when they buy a rod on impulse or a post opinion many times it doesn’t work out. Yes probably did buy a nice rod. Most likely better in the hands of someone else. I can only suggest do some homework, do the touchy feely thing and not let the $dollar$ be the driving force. And with the fishing thing driven by specifics and techniques these day you better touch as many as you can. 

[evo2s197]

13 minutes ago, Spankey said:

1 hour ago, evo2s197 said:

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I sort of think you are wrong. I can’t say I pick up on any envy of any posts and previous threads.

Oh it's there even if you miss it, it really comes down to demographics in this particular type of fishing, definitely a wealthy disparity which can cause a division mostly from the less fortunate side, seems like you have mostly bass anglers with disposable income and those that live paycheck to paycheck, not a whole lot in the middle.

 

I have a buddy that thinks all my gear is stupid and a waste, that I spend too much on my equipment, and his berkley lightning is better than whatever I have, mind you I never say look what I got, he just brings it up.

 

The same guy that has to work multiple skill not required jobs and has 6 kids, which is his own doing.

 

He is exactly like most on here that have any sort of negatively towards expensive items.

[MN Fisher]

4 minutes ago, evo2s197 said:

He is exactly like most on here that have any sort of negatively towards expensive items.

Excepting those of us on fixed income because of retirement.

 

I see posts where people are saying "You need this rod to be effective".

 

Sorry, I'm not spending 1/2 or more of my yearly fishing budget on one piece of equipment.

 

Now if someone wants to gift me a Legend, Xtasy or NRX, I'd be pleased as punch.

[TnRiver46]

I can’t have nice things, I break them 

[evo2s197]

Retirement doesn't mean you have to me married to a fixed income.

[MN Fisher]

Just now, evo2s197 said:

Retirement doesn't mean you have to me married to a fixed income.

I'm not going to go into all the details - but yes...because of circumstances I AM limited to a fixed income.

[T-Billy]

Something I don't think has been mentioned is budget rods are pretty much 7' and under. If you prefer longer rods, you have to step up a price point or two.

[PhishLI]

27 minutes ago, evo2s197 said:

I have a buddy that thinks all my gear is stupid and a waste, that I spend too much on my equipment, and his berkley lightning is better than whatever I have, mind you I never say look what I got, he just brings it up.

Perhaps this particular experience with your buddy is coloring how you're reading responses in this thread. Not one I've read so far seems as blockheaded.

[evo2s197]

5 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

I'm not going to go into all the details - but yes...because of circumstances I AM limited to a fixed income.

Well yes you are because of the decisions you chose to make, like I said people are in various financial positions because of personal choices...for the most part.

 

A large number of the high end gear available is just more enjoyable to fish with, but not a necessity by any means, people can argue all they want but if money was no object to everyone, the vast majority would fish with the best equipment of their choosing for their given presentation.

[MN Fisher]

1 minute ago, evo2s197 said:

Well yes you are because of the decisions you chose to make, like I said people are in various financial positions because of personal choices...for the most part.

Not hardly - it wasn't a decision I made by choice - it was a decision made by necessity.

 

Don't talk of things in MY life you have no knowledge of.

[evo2s197]

No one asked you to divulge your fixed income status, you chose to on your own accord, because of that, I, as can others are free to give an opinion or statement.

 

Living by choice rather than necessity is something everyone should strive for.

[TnRiver46]

3 minutes ago, evo2s197 said:

No one asked you to divulge your fixed income status, you chose to on your own accord, because of that, I, as can others are free to give an opinion or statement.

 

Living by choice rather than necessity is something everyone should strive for.

Ok Dave Ramsey let’s get back to fishing poles 

[roadwarrior]

Simmer down fellas.

We all have personal circumstances and limits, they're just different.

[Mobasser]

C'mon Boys! Were all fisherman. We all share a common interest, which is bass fishing! No need for anyone to get upset, especially, about fishing rods, which is the topic we started on here. RELAX

[evo2s197]

5 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

Ok Dave Ramsey let’s get back to fishing poles 

I like you.

[J Francho]

We're done here.