What do you find more enjoyable, buying a new reel or a new rod?

Hootie

I find buying the rod more enjoyable. But putting the reel on the rod is the best part!

What do you find more enjoyable, buying a new reel or a new rod?

Hootie

 

Yes.   :-)

 

Seriously, I guess it depends on what I'm short on at the time.  Right now, I have two nice bait casting reels and only one nice rod, so buying a new rod will be more enjoyable.  Then, I'll buy another reel, which will be enjoyable.  Of course, then, I'll need to buy another new rod, which will also be a pleasure.

 

Will it ever end?

 

Tight lines,

Bob

Buying a new rod & reel is more enjoyable!

I got hooked on buying reels and reel upgrades for a while. However I think I'm past that and back to slapping Hawgtech handles on a Shimano and calling it a day. Keep an eye on the Flea Market for some pretty Daiwas as soon as my season is over. 

 

I will say that I bought a 7'7" *** Green yesterday on a great sale and that was pretty enjoyable. 

It hasn't ended yet.

Hootie

What is this sale you guys speak of?

 

It hasn't ended yet.

Hootie

I'm a reel guy, love upgrading them, but lately I've been getting more into custom rods. Another fun and expensive part of fishing...

I love the intricate mechanical workings that goes into reels that makes them unique, so I am definitely happier purchasing them. Rods probably matter more for the overall fishing experience though. 

I lean more towards always looking for another reel.  Needs to stop as I have way too many.  Hasn't tho! 

My enjoyment comes from getting a great deal on new rods and reels.

 

rods

2 SC premier rods $24@

SC LTB $115

SC Elite $125

Cumara $100

Clarus $30

*** $30

 

reels

Curado 50E $99

Chronarch CI4+ $110

SupremeXT $75

Tatula $38

Buying reel < buying rod < building reel!

My enjoyment comes from getting a great deal on new rods and reels.

 

rods

2 SC premier rods $24@

SC LTB $115

SC Elite $125

Cumara $100

Clarus $30

*** $30

 

reels

Curado 50E $99

Chronarch CI4+ $110

SupremeXT $75

Tatula $38

Wow, how did you get those deals?

Wow, how did you get those deals?

 

Visiting Gander Mountain and DSG stores at the right time, checking BPS TW St Croix sites at the right time.

 

Like lately DSG has Crucials on clearance $90 so just maybe go there on a certain day and those rods will be 50% off clearance price and only cost $45

I buy more reels than I do rods. I'm a full handle cork guy and there aren't many options these days in the 200 price range.

Unless building or having a custom built, I get more satisfaction from a new reel I can tweak and tune.

Reels!

I enjoy buying reels but when it is time to fish the rod is my favorite part. Reels are just fun to play with...

Reels, buying a rod causes me too much stress with all the options

Definitely reels!

I find buying both very enjoyable,however I find more enjoyment with the reels because I like to play with them........

Baits!

Baits!

I knew there would be someone who wouldn't understand the question...lol.

Hootie

Definitely reels!

 

 

X2

Another vote for reels...nothing like that first cast with a new toy!!