03-16-2009, 12:51 AM
You are the only one that has to be happy with your purchase. $30.00 combos are practicaly a throwaway deal so why worry? One the other hand I've never bought a combo, I don't have alot of money. I'm fishing with gear that is 1 ( Pfluger Supreme XT 8525 )
to 25 years old ( Shimano Stradic 2500 ) and well taken care of. Quality reels stand up to hard fishing and stay smooth and the bail always works. Good quality rods are light and sensitive, they are easier to fish with all day. Some of the guys I fish with have never owned any quality fishing equipment and are perfectly happy. Then again, when a monster fish finally comes your way, there is probably no chance that a cheap combo outfit will land it. At least you got to feel it for a second. When you say that this Mitchell combo fits your budget, what are you saying? Is this all the dough you have on you. Maybe instant gratification will serve you well for a day but if you save up and get a quality reel for around 75 to 125 dollars, you will have a fine machine that won't let you down and could last a lifetime with care. The same goes for a nice rod. And quality line fishes so much better. I'm not saying the most expensive stuff is the best, but the cheap stuff sucks. No matter what brand. I always talk about fishing cheap,but this is for you. You only go around once in this life. This isn't a practice run. Save money by fishing with only the right stuff and don't get sucked into filling your room and garage and storage unit with the latest fad or new lure. Save money by keeping you gear off the ground or packed in a car with six buddies and a case of beer. When you spend a little more and your gear is so fine to fish with, it is much easier to spend the time to take care of your stuff. Fish like people that fish with pride... Really.
So to sum this up, Don't be a cheapo with your own stuff, Learn to fish a few lures really well. Use the best quality equipment you can buy and your whole fishing experience will be better. Note: When I was even poorer I used to buy great quality fishing gear used. Many good used Items out there because the good stuff lasts.
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to 25 years old ( Shimano Stradic 2500 ) and well taken care of. Quality reels stand up to hard fishing and stay smooth and the bail always works. Good quality rods are light and sensitive, they are easier to fish with all day. Some of the guys I fish with have never owned any quality fishing equipment and are perfectly happy. Then again, when a monster fish finally comes your way, there is probably no chance that a cheap combo outfit will land it. At least you got to feel it for a second. When you say that this Mitchell combo fits your budget, what are you saying? Is this all the dough you have on you. Maybe instant gratification will serve you well for a day but if you save up and get a quality reel for around 75 to 125 dollars, you will have a fine machine that won't let you down and could last a lifetime with care. The same goes for a nice rod. And quality line fishes so much better. I'm not saying the most expensive stuff is the best, but the cheap stuff sucks. No matter what brand. I always talk about fishing cheap,but this is for you. You only go around once in this life. This isn't a practice run. Save money by fishing with only the right stuff and don't get sucked into filling your room and garage and storage unit with the latest fad or new lure. Save money by keeping you gear off the ground or packed in a car with six buddies and a case of beer. When you spend a little more and your gear is so fine to fish with, it is much easier to spend the time to take care of your stuff. Fish like people that fish with pride... Really.
So to sum this up, Don't be a cheapo with your own stuff, Learn to fish a few lures really well. Use the best quality equipment you can buy and your whole fishing experience will be better. Note: When I was even poorer I used to buy great quality fishing gear used. Many good used Items out there because the good stuff lasts.
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