$895 puts this rod out of the range of what I would be willing to pay for a fly rod. I have a couple Scott Rods (G2) and one Winston (BIIt). The Scott rods I bought used (one from a guy on this forum) and the Winston I bought new while on a fishing trip with my son. The memory of that trip is worth far more than the rod to me.

However, I also own several less expensive rods (St. Croix, Cabela's, Reddington). It's all about how much a person wants to pay and what is the value to him/her.

Now, don't ask what I paid for my Les Paul, any of my Strats or the Martin acoustic guitar. Let's just keep that private....

Jeff