I got a bunch of high end 2009-2015 rods and reels I am considering upgrading.My question is,all being still in perfect working order would u up grade to newer models or just keep the tried and tested.

Mostly depends on how soon a sale pops up after pay day

10 minutes ago, Choporoz said:

Mostly depends on how soon a sale pops up after pay day

Haha how true!!

I never upgrade something that is working for me. I might consider upgrading rods after several years just in case there's a jump in technology that might lead to more sensitivity. But that's the only case where I could justify it. 

If it's 'high-end', still in good condition, and still works fine - I'd leave it and use it.

Hold onto and use the tried and true.  The first good quality rod I ever purchased (Phenix M1) is still my go-to highest-confidence rod that I catch more fish with year-in and year-out than all my other rods combined.

Unless you're buying something for a new technique that your current gear is sub-optimal for, or unless you want to try a new/trendy innovation (like a spiral/acid wrap rod), your old gear should give you the best confidence.

2 minutes ago, blckshirt98 said:

Hold onto and use the tried and true.  

 

Agreed. Some stuff just feels better even if that's not necessarily the case. Old All Star rods are that way for me. Im sure high end rods are leaps and bounds lighter and more sensitive but I will have the guides rewrapped and handle redone before buying a new rod. 

I don't wait long enough........I'm an addict...........lol

 

I don't upgrade. I add to the arsenal. I was working on certain rigs for certain lures. I'm getting to the point I can have certain rigs for each color of those lures. I need help. 

No reason to upgrade just for the sake of upgrading. 

 

If my wife thought like that I’d be a loner  a long time ago. 
 

 

 

Mike

The only time I upgrade is when my old rod or reel gets lost, stolen, or broken.  So far, lost is the main reason (as in dropped in the lake).  

Well, looking at my history, I’d say about every 35 to 40 years! 

 

 

I don’t upgrade. Either I identify something that could be done better with different gear or something (like the new Curado BFS) just catches my eye and I have to have it. I hadn’t thought a single second about fishing, then the CBFS pops up in my feed and I am sitting here can’t wait to get out to test it out.

3 hours ago, GreenPig said:

I don't upgrade. I add to the arsenal.

 

What day is it?

 

Don't upgrade....... Add to.....

I fish one 4600 ABU that's over 20 yrs old. I have newer stuff, but if something keeps working well, I'll keep on using it. My folks came from the WW2 era, so I grew up with the don't throw it away mentality.

If things are working just fine there is no NEED to upgrade. "WANT' is a totally different question. If the cost is a non-issue I would suggest upgrading at least a few setups just to get a feel for the modern technology. If cost is a issue... fish it till it breaks!

every stimulus check.

About 30 years. 
I just sold all my Curado 201’s from the 90’s when they first came out. 
I just bought 6 new reels and 4 rods since Black Fri

What is wait?  

I've fished tackle out to 30 years as long as it's going strong, and adding new along the way - not necessarily upgrading the old, until it's ready to be retired.  

I didn't begin adding in low-profile baitcasters (Super Duty G) until 5 years ago, and still fished my Lew's BB-25SW a few years more (compared to LFS, the larger spool on this reel still casts a long way, though the drive was finally getting sloppy). 

 

When I try new, if something gets my attention, will probably buy more than one.  And for that reason, none of my low profile baitcasters have twins.  The different models I added have their strong points and found their niches (except the Custom Inshore, which nothing makes sense about it, and I kind of hid it in favor of better Tournament Pro and Team SP).  When I'm ready to add another baitcaster (nothing in sight), it will likely be a Metanium.  

 

I have a 30 y-o Loomis GL2 I never expect to retire (retired the Penn 4400SS), but supplement it with newer rods.  

 

Thanks guys,some great responses .I will be adding not upgrading!

The issue with up grading is, what do you do with the equipment that was just religated to second string?  

I find what works and use it until it doesn't, so age of my tackle isn't a deciding factor. I have rods and reels that are 20-30 years old that are some of my favorite, and some newer stuff as well. My rod philosophy is less is better, so a lot of the longer, faster, stouter trends, has kept me from adding too many sticks, but I'm always looking to see if I'm missing out on something, and I'm not. 

I used to sell my Curados when new models were available until the E series came out.  I can’t part with them.  It was the same with rods until I bought some Gloomis rods.

I replace stuff when something breaks. Not necessarily with an upgrade though. If I know I want or like something, I'll wait till I find it on sale.