My 8 year old Jeep Grand Cherokee has 188K miles and it's been free and clear for many years...thus allowing me to buy more fly rods instead of making a car payment. If I can get to 200K miles...

And, my flies are free...I steal them from my hubby's bench. He has a Renzetti and an old vise that was hand-made and a gift. He uses both.

Who cares? Fish with what you want. You only live once and if it makes you happy that's all that matters.