I have several custom Kistler Z bones in the $500 range. Several other custom built rods in the $500 range, but my most expensive rod is a custom built split bamboo fly rod ($1200). Most of my reels are in the $300 category, except for the 10 $25 Academy Mettles (ha).

Custom SCV's with a CH CI4 and one with a Zillion.  $800

A couple of years ago I read these types of posts and couldn't believe the money people put into combos and now I'm right up there with them, lol.  I will say I look for sales and used stuff.  My combo would have retailed for over $1000, but I spent $550 which is still a lot of money.

Most of my reels are in the $300 category, except for the 10 $25 Academy Mettles (ha).

Wow.  Got to try me one of those Mettles if they are good enough for you to have 10 of them.  Need to wait for the $25 sale tho. 

Wow. Got to try me one of those Mettles if they are good enough for you to have 10 of them. Need to wait for the $25 sale tho.

I don't know if we'll ever see $25 Mettles again. The last two years they were $29. But now the retail price is more than when they were $49. I watch for Black Friday or other sales and stock up. Watching for sales is part of the fun. I have just about everything I need so I can be patient and watch for good deals.

As far as Mettles, for the money, they are surprisingly decent.

Bronson baitcaster on a vintage Cherrywood rod.

Josh

St. Croix Legend Xtreme & Quantum Exo retail $650

St. Croix Avid 7' MH w/ Chronarch CI4+ = $460

It's a tie between a spinning and casting combo

 

Lew's Tournament MB and St Croix Rage- $290

Shimano Sahara and St Croix Legend Tournament Bass- $290 (got the Sahara for $45)

New Lowrance Electronics .........................$5000

Nitro Z-8 Bass Boat ...................................$42000

All The Best Rods and Reels ....................$100,000+

 

BRASS B#@!$ to last through the best fishing Seasons Fall and Winter    PRICELESS!!

  Dont Matter What you Have,  Just matters if you can catch fish!!

huh,cool story.

Currently only about $200, but I found some good deals.  I am sure that number will grow as I get more into fishing and upgrade my arsenal.

g loomis imx and mgxtreme 600 bucks

St.Croix Mojo Bass 7' MH with Abu Garcia Revo S, $260. Solid all around combo. 

6'7" mh steez with TDZ103H

$750 combo...got it for 300.