While thumbing through the MRFC 2007 catalog I was amazed at the number of rods that sell in the $6-700 range.
It started me thinking…do people actually buy several of these rods…ya’know a 3-5-7 wt or perhaps 2-4-6 wts in various lengths?
There are several reels that sell for about 1/2 of those rod prices…then you have to have a $60 line for each rod/reel. It wouldn’t take long to invest some serious money in a 1/2 dz outfits
Bamboo does not count…
How many rods that sell for over $600 do you have.
i am waiting for my first rod in the 600-700 dollar range. the sage i won in last months drawing was not available in 4 pc and i should receive it around the end of december. i have 3 orvis rods that ran over 300 dollars and some that are less expensive, but i like them all for different reasons.
i used to hunt and fish with an oldtimer in our club and he would always say, “i don’t care how much money you guys spend on all that fancy equipment, if the fish don’t cooperate it is going to be a long day.”
I seldom venture past the $100 mark. But I would like to know what combination of performance and warantee motivates a person to pay that price. I only want to hear from those who have made that lay out. Second hand, discount priced, and contest rods, though they may have the MSRP, do not count.
IMHO a rod that costs over $600 should include a trip or at least a weekend getaway. :roll:
I seldom venture past the $100 mark. But I would like to know what combination of performance and warantee motivates a person to pay $600 or more. I only want to hear from those who have made that lay out. Second hand rods, discounted rods, raffel rods, and contest rods, though they may have once had the MSRP, do not count if you didn’t actually pay over $600.
IMHO a rod that costs over $600 should include a trip or at least a weekend getaway. :roll:[/quote]
How many $6-700 rods do you have that you actually paid MSRP for…Rods bought at close out, sponsors freebies, bought with guide discount, found on the crick bank etc should not count.
I just wanna know to what extent these rediculous prices actually hold up in the real world.
i have zero rods that cost that much. i spent retail on a new diamondback classic, that ran $395. other than that, all my rods have been bought used or discounted.
Never paid more than $350 for a rod. Can’t or won’t afford it. Some were Thomas and Thomas worth more, but now I can honestly say none near the $600 mark and I’m quite happy with what I’ve got.
jed
Buzz,
On that very day the fish tell me they care,I will purchase a $10,000 rod. Till that day dawns…
I do own 4 fly rods. One is green ,two are bluish and one is black. Give me 5 minutes and I’ll run down and give you the brand names. Oh yes, One is a 4 pc TFO I won right here on FAOL. At the risk of boasting, I probably could afford any price fly rod (onnacounta I work half a day every day, 7 to 7). The only problem I would have is justifying the purchase. THAT, in MY mind, I could not do.
Mark
PS: I almost forgot. I’ve got a yellow one too, an Eagle Claw 5-6 wt. And now I’m off to Trick-or-Treat with the grandkids who will inherit the monies I did NOT spend on fly rods.
I don’t have any rods that I bought for $ 600.00 or more. Barring a LOTTO win, I doubt I ever will pay $ 600.00 for a new rod. For some reason that price point sticks in my craw. I remember when Sage RP’s were the “best you could buy” and they were $ 325.00 to $ 375.00.
I really don’t think the performance of the rods has doubled like the price has, but that may just be me.
I have one rod that retails over $600, and it is my least favorite rod, a Scott S3 four weight. I’m gonna sell that rod and get something less expensive and a bit slower.
Between my wife and I we have two, somewhat over your top limit. Mine is a W.R. Taylor 6 wgt Quad bamboo rod and my wife has a John Channer 4 wgt hex Bamboo rod. I must say that both rods are worth every penny.
