I guess I'm now one of those "old geezers". Haven't bought a new piece of flyfishing equipment other than a new pair of boots to replace the ones I've worn out and occasionally a spool of tippet. I'm pretty much satisfied with the rods, reels, etc. that I have, they fish just fine for me and I don't see any reason to update to the latest improved models.

If your boots dry out you are not fishing enough, unfortunately my boots dry out all too often,

John