09-28-2009, 12:33 AM
I agree on the Hardy and the Abel for being some VERY NICE , no....THE BEST in reels, and you all know I am not afraid to spend for great gear, but...I think in the TROUT game and I will go even farther and say Steelhead or Salmon game, I think the reels are more for the Angler. Come on they are beautiful! But they are just a place to store your line and many lesser reels have every bit as great a drag.
Now $500 to $800. for a reel...Not this kid, but a rod, you bet!
But again, most can't justify $300. on a rod. You get to a point where you WANT the best, CAN AFFORD the best...then go for it, you earned it!!!!
Is that HELIOS worth $750.+......no, but that is the price of this growing supply and demand.
Hardy and Abel, never loose their value, in fact that will appreciate over time. Something that helps Justify.
As far as rods, not know what model of the other rods, but the SAGE are a fast action. Would be good for steelheading, but you got to make sure you match it with EQUAL flex in the other labels. Like maybe the TFO TiCr X?
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Now $500 to $800. for a reel...Not this kid, but a rod, you bet!
But again, most can't justify $300. on a rod. You get to a point where you WANT the best, CAN AFFORD the best...then go for it, you earned it!!!!
Is that HELIOS worth $750.+......no, but that is the price of this growing supply and demand.
Hardy and Abel, never loose their value, in fact that will appreciate over time. Something that helps Justify.
As far as rods, not know what model of the other rods, but the SAGE are a fast action. Would be good for steelheading, but you got to make sure you match it with EQUAL flex in the other labels. Like maybe the TFO TiCr X?
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