Pretty much got it figured out.

If I OWN a $100 rod then that is the best way to go.(I catch just as many fish as one that has a $500 rod)

If I OWN a $500 rod then that is the best way to go. ( I've got to love my rod, or I just  wasted $500 didn't I ?)

Pretty much got it figure out.

If I OWN a $100 rod then that is the best way to go.(I catch just as many fish as one that has a $500 rod)

If I OWN a $500 rod then that is the best way to go. ( I've got to love my rod, or I just wasted $500 didn't I ?)

Pretty much.

For some reason, a lot of people spend a lot of time worrying about what other people think. Buy what you want and use it. If the rod you want costs $50, awesome; if it costs $650, awesome.

Pretty much.

For some reason, a lot of people spend a lot of time worrying about what other people think. Buy what you want and use it. If the rod you want costs $50, awesome; if it costs $650, awesome.

Amen.

Pretty much.

For some reason, a lot of people spend a lot of time worrying about what other people think. Buy what you want and use it. If the rod you want costs $50, awesome; if it costs $650, awesome.

There, that's it. That wasn't too complicated.

Hootie

I'm sure I've said this before, it all depends how one fishes.  I have little need for a super sensitive stick, I seldom fish the kind of lures that require it.  Bass fishing for me is not about the fight, it's more about the strike.  I don't find too many fish that explode on a top water lure like a bass, even a tarpon doesn't it's a different kind of strike.  When I get a 22" or bigger bass hitting a top water, that's something special.  I'm using these lures on various rod sizes, the most fun I'm having is when I'm using a ul to catch fish that size.   My ul has the backbone of an over boiled spaghetti noodle, that limpness is what makes it exciting and does challenge my ability to land them.  The rod isn't worth what I paid for it, probably no more than 40 bucks years ago.