joshmb1999 Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 after years of constantly "upgrading" my rods and reels i've finally come to the point that i'm content with what i have!!!! I still look at the flea market everyday but I'm not really out buying up new stuff to try all the time! anybody else gotten to this point? Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 20, 2009 Super User Posted March 20, 2009 No and when I see posts by Raul, T-rig, The_Natural, Jimzee, Alpster and others, I feel like I'm just starting out! Although I'm probably pretty close to what I "need", it's not very close to what I "want". I hope Megabass NEVER offers a warranty on their rods! 8-) Quote
dave Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 I keep telling myself I am. I never end up believing it. Quote
Super User fishinfiend Posted March 20, 2009 Super User Posted March 20, 2009 Yes, only because I am starting to look for a new ride. Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted March 20, 2009 Super User Posted March 20, 2009 Me too. Glad to hear I'm not alone. The real question is; how long will this last? Quote
Super User MALTESE FALCON Posted March 20, 2009 Super User Posted March 20, 2009 I'm not sure I'll ever reach that goal, but it sure is fun trying. Falcon Quote
ejtaylor822 Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 No. Now, I am happy with what I have, but, always looking for more. Too many nice upgrades and new "toys" but not enough $$$$. Quote
Super User senile1 Posted March 20, 2009 Super User Posted March 20, 2009 I accept that the equipment I currently own is "satisfactory," but I still desire other tools of the trade. On the other hand, my wife is more than satisfied (or maybe that's dissatisfied) with the amount of fishing equipment I own. Quote
Super User Raul Posted March 20, 2009 Super User Posted March 20, 2009 List of baitcasting reels I 've got: Curado 200B Curado 200B38 Chronarch SF Chronarch 100B ( latest addition : ) Chronarch Mg Scorpion 1000 Scorpion 1000Mg Metanium XT Citica 200D Core Ambassadeur XLT PLUS Ambassadeur 521 XLT PLUS TDZ 103H TDZ 105H TDZ 103H Custom ( Metallic red ) Alphas Itö Alphas Type F Liberto Pixy 2005 edition That 's the list of what I have, it doesn 't mean I 've only got one of each, ok ? List of BC reels that are in my sights: Steez Aldebaran Mg7 Metanium Mg7 Alphas R Edition Conquest 50 BC reels that are in my sights if I can find one ( and have the money ) in the condition I want: TD 103 Itö TD Aoi TDZ 103H Custom ( Metallic blue, Metallic Black ) TDZ Type R TDZ Type R+ Liberto Pixy 2003 & 2004 editions. Millionaire CVZ103 When I was content with what I had ? let me see ..... back in 1985 ! You think this guy is content ?: You can never have "too much" tackle. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted March 20, 2009 Super User Posted March 20, 2009 I will never probably be done. Quote
Super User CWB Posted March 20, 2009 Super User Posted March 20, 2009 List of baitcasting reels I 've got:Curado 200B Curado 200B38 Chronarch SF Chronarch 100B ( latest addition : ) Chronarch Mg Scorpion 1000 Scorpion 1000Mg Metanium XT Citica 200D Core Ambassadeur XLT PLUS Ambassadeur 521 XLT PLUS TDZ 103H TDZ 105H TDZ 103H Custom ( Metallic red ) Alphas Itö Alphas Type F Liberto Pixy 2005 edition That 's the list of what I have, it doesn 't mean I 've only got one of each, ok ? List of BC reels that are in my sights: Steez Aldebaran Mg7 Metanium Mg7 Alphas R Edition Conquest 50 BC reels that are in my sights if I can find one ( and have the money ) in the condition I want: TD 103 Itö TD Aoi TDZ 103H Custom ( Metallic blue, Metallic Black ) TDZ Type R TDZ Type R+ Liberto Pixy 2003 & 2004 editions. Millionaire CVZ103 When I was content with what I had ? let me see ..... back in 1985 ! You think this guy is content ?: You can never have "too much" tackle. Now we know where all the Bailout Money actually ended up! I'm Jealous!!! :) Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted March 20, 2009 Super User Posted March 20, 2009 I have everything I want and need, except more 25+snook and 50+tarpon on light tackle and throw in a few bonefish for good measure. Quote
Super User bilgerat Posted March 20, 2009 Super User Posted March 20, 2009 I got two good legs and arms. I'm healthy and I still love to fish. I got all I need. Ok, maybe just a few more things......... Quote
dmac14 Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 I think i said this last year. But then i joined a club and now i need more. Quote
Super User Jimzee Posted March 21, 2009 Super User Posted March 21, 2009 No and when I see posts by Raul, T-rig, The_Natural, Jimzee, Alpster and others, I feel like I'm just starting out! Although I'm probably pretty close to what I "need", it's not very close to what I "want". I hope Megabass NEVER offers a warranty on their rods! 8-) This might be closer to reality in the coming months ahead. Megabass and Daiwa have joined, might see some USDM rods headed this way across the pond. We can all hope right? : I thought I had gotten to this point a few years back, the madness continues. Quote
The_Natural Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 No and when I see posts by Raul, T-rig, The_Natural, Jimzee, Alpster and others, I feel like I'm just starting out! Although I'm probably pretty close to what I "need", it's not very close to what I "want". I hope Megabass NEVER offers a warranty on their rods! 8-) This might be closer to reality in the coming months ahead. Megabass and Daiwa have joined, might see some USDM rods headed this way across the pond. We can all hope right? : I thought I had gotten to this point a few years back, the madness continues. I agree with the warranty, but I also think Megabass is wanting to be more mainstream. I think we aren't far away from having megabass rods at our local retailer. Quote
bassinfla82 Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 ive owned a few Megabass rods still have one, but i have to say I would NEVER again buy a Megabass rod... I used to go crazy every time Megabass came out with something (reel's from ITO i will still buy anytime something comes out) I would not buy another megabass stick i paid over 900.00 for the Megabass rod my ITO ABS spinning reel is on and other then being the only person in my club that fishes a megabass rod I wouldnt NEVER buy another one.. at one point I had 8 megabass casting rods and one spinning rod I still have the spinning rod and one casting stick (Brand new with a brand new TD-ITO on it) its only a show piece and I wouldnt even think about fishing it, and ill keep it till the right offer comes around.. I have bought up every TD-ITO thats new I can find and will sale them in a few years and make a really pretty penny off them.. im more then content with my arsenal and have more then i need.. and will only buy more as an investment.. the one thing I could never be happy with was my boat.. I bought a 2006 Blazer 210 with a yammy 300 HPDI on it because I wanted the fastest boat in the club and I had it but hated how it fished.. NOV 2008 I sold it and bought a boat thats truly made me content my Z-9... not the fastest around but im not in to having a 98-103MPH boat anymore.. I want comfort and fishes like a dream over life threating speeds.. So yeah im happy with what i got..as of now Quote
Super User Jeff H Posted March 25, 2009 Super User Posted March 25, 2009 I'm content where I'm at. What I have works good for me. Quote
OIFBasser Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 What do you guys do for a living? I'm not knocking anyone, but I read these forums and see people list thousands of dollars worth of gear. I do pretty well for myself and love fishing just as much as the next guy, and have a decent amount of gear. but couldn't afford a tenth of what you guys have. I must be in the wrong career or something. Quote
drmnbig Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 What do you guys do for a living?I'm not knocking anyone, but I read these forums and see people list thousands of dollars worth of gear. I do pretty well for myself and love fishing just as much as the next guy, and have a decent amount of gear. but couldn't afford a tenth of what you guys have. I must be in the wrong career or something. I'm right with you buddy. My most expensive combo cost me maybe $120 and I've got a grand total of 7 combos to fish with. My wife would absolutely shoot me if I had any more than that. Quote
lineslinger Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 Yeah, I, too wonder what some of ya'll do for a livin', especially Floridabassin. Old man once told me the difference between happiness and contentment: Happiness is gettin' what ya want, contentment is wanting what ya git! Lord knows I've got enough equipment and it's probably been to the point of committing idolatry, but I've come to learn that people are far more important, entertaining, and enjoyable than "things," so guess I'll go with I got! Quote
BassnMan Mike Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 G-Loomis Rods, IMHO none better. As to reels, I swore by Abu Morrums until I tried the Revo. Who knows which reel will be next but as far as the rods go, like I said, G-Loomis Quote
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