For me the difference between a $100 and an $800 rod is one will get me bass, and the other will get me a divorce. 

On 12/17/2019 at 5:24 PM, fin said:

I guess that's an article on Kistler Rods' site? I found this part interesting:

It would be nice if those numbers were shared with the consumer. I think OP is looking for a tangible reason to pay for high-end rods, like that kind of specification that shows the extra cost is worth it.

 

 

While accurate, those numbers are of little use to the consumer because so much more goes into the finished product. They could in fact back fire if used disingenuously by marketing staff. 

On 12/16/2019 at 5:17 PM, soflabasser said:

You can do quite well with a decent sub $100 bass rod if you know what you are doing. Others struggle to catch lunker bass and they own several custom rods. What matters most is that you put in the time needed to improve your bass fishing game and everything else comes after. 

I wrote this a couple years ago, and the answer is still the same. You can do well with a sub $100 bass rod if you know what you are doing. To get at this level you have to put in your time on the water wisely. The fish do not care if you fish from the bank or on a boat, how much your tackle is worth, fish only care how you present the lure.