low end on reels...which are just line holders in small waters...and medium end on rods and line. I too was surprised at your high end...$1200 seems more than high end, I'd say extravagant
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low end on reels...which are just line holders in small waters...and medium end on rods and line. I too was surprised at your high end...$1200 seems more than high end, I'd say extravagant
I have both moderate and low end. Although, I think you high end is more along the lines of outrageous.
Also, dollars does not always equal quality. I think that is what one should look for in putting an outfit together.
I'm definitely in the low-end range. I tend to do a lot of research and try to find that "most bang for the buck" kind of equipment. The bluegill and crappie don't seem to mind if they are caught by my $60 hook and hackle home-built rod. http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/smile.gif
I am in the upper low end. I have not made any of my own rods yet so I am forced to buy them for now. I like using good rods and they all have 100% satisfaction warranties from Bean that makes the cost worth it. I have broken a couple and received new rods at no cost so the extra $ is worth it.
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Who has time for stress when there are fish to catch.
Nick
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Oh heck, I didn't even read the ranges 8T posted. I'm bumpin' myself down the low-to-mid low range. I don't have upper-low range money!
Sorry folks, I didn't mean to give anyone stick shock with my suggested price ranges. Remember that the high-end outfit had a starting range of $800. To me that implied a minimum of a $600 rod, a $250 reel, a $60 line and $15 worth of backing. That would run a total of $925. Checking prices in several catalogs shows that figure is quite possible.
For my own personal tackle, I'm with Atomic Dog on the concept of bang for the buck. I want good, reliable tackle at a reasonable price.
I would also like to apologize to Dave Micus personally. I never consider how the top end figure of $1200+ might stop his heart beat and respiration for a near fatal period of time. http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/smile.gif 8T
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You had better learn to be a happy camper. You only get one try at this campground and it's a real short camping season.
Hey Loudog, tell us what you like and dislike about that little WR UL reel, if you would please.
Jim
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What of all the Tyer's.....What grade hackles you guys wrappin..what tools and vises do you work with......Do you all skimp on these "essential" items ....I build my own rods as well as many of you...my two most expensive rods (Factory) are an older St Croix Ledgend $170.00 and a Dimondback all american....which was on sale when bought 5-6 years ago...both cost less than an old Wright&McGill Bammie I bought on Ebay a year ago.....which is my MOST expensive rod to date...$203.00...But what of Tying..I know this is where my money really goes...just laid out 30 bucks for a few pieces of plastic and wooden pegs...Is the (magic tool) really worth that...???...just asking as I've already made up my mind...lol..
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"I've often wondered why it is that so many anglers spend so much money on,and pay so much attention to.the details on the wrong end of the fly line.If they took as much care in selecting or tying their flies as they did in the selection of the reel and rod,They might be able to gain the real extra edge that makes it possible to fool a fish that has,in fact,seen it all before" A.K.Best
"Wish ya great fishing"
Bill
Well I guess I am upper low end to low moderate. This pretty much confirms a theory of mine that you don't have to have a second mortgage to fly fish. As of today I have 9 years to retirement and my plan is to open a working man's (sorry ladies) working persons fly shop. Oh sure I plan on selling the high end stuff but I think there is a huge market for "Blue Collar" fisherman who put in 40 hours of hard work a week and needs a hobby. There are lots of good fly fishing merchandise out there that is affordable and the fly fishing manufactures are missing a great opportunity by continuing to catering to the high end crowd.
It seems that many of the folks here are hard core fishermen and work for a living, that is Americana. These folks (You) use what works and most of the stuff on the market whether it is high end or low end catches fish if you KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING!
I was on a business trip to Dayton a few moths back and stopped in a fly shop. Had a great conversation with a gentleman that worked there and he tried to convince me that if I could catch a fish of a lifetime by using a 600 dollar rod I would jump on it. Well he didn't understand me much, I fish because it is me I am fishing against. I fish to see if I can succeed, no, I don't like guides because I am fishing on there abilities not mine, and equipment is the same. I would hate to think that expensive equipment makes me a better fisherman!
My theory is to buy good stuff with a decent warranty and then use hard work, study, and time on the water to succeed.
Dan
Dan, your last paragraph just about sums up my fly fishing life. http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/smile.gif
Jim