Ok today i went out and bought my second steez rod from daiwa for $325 i won my first along with a steez reel in my last tourney but i needed a new rod for my viento since i broke it bringing in a 30lb snapping turtle. well im gonna get to the point do you think my addiction of fishing is a little overboard or do you guys agree with my rule "gotta get the best of everything" P.S IM NOW BROKE!!!!

When you describe your "equipment" in your sig you've gone overboard.  

Just kidding.

To each his own, as long as you and your family are fed I say spend it while you can.  You certainly can't spend it after you're dead.

J

I think you should budget yourself and get what you can afford without going broke,  but I don't think your crazy because you like nice fishing gear.  If that makes you crazy then welcome to the nuthouse!!!   This place is full of crazies!!! ;D

well im the only one i have to feed im only 21 so i guess im ok for right now btw the set up is so light it kinda scares me

I have a Helium II LTX and an Ito reel setup that is under 9 oz.  8.67 to be exact.  You have to really hold on when you have a bigger fish smash a bait.  This whole setup is lighter than most reels out there.

jim thats pretty light and its true you gotta hold on tight sometimes cuz you dont have the feel of that bulky rod reel combo that gives you extra grip. I know my reel is 5.5 oz and im not sure bout my rod but its pretty darn light for a 7'1''

To answer the question.... YES!

But then again, so am I....... Too embarrassed to tell what I have spent on my gear....

BTW nice set up. I am Shimono fan but have been hearing nice things about the Steez.....

All of us are!  

But then again, so am I....... Too embarrassed to tell what I have spent on my gear....

Me embarrassed about how much I spend on fishing equipment?!?

Ask me again once you find out which rock I am hiding under.

You are 21,Live it to the fullest! Once you get married have kids and settle down it all stops....lol

Sometimes i think it's better to stay single...no responsibility and pretty much can do and spend on whatever you want as long as your other bills are getting paid.

man,I sure wish i was 21 again.

If you aren't spending more than you have to spend you are in good shape. I only wish I would have put money into nice gear when I was your age.

Get it now while you can afford it. Oh, by the way, if wanting nice fishing gear means you're crazy, I'll need a size medium straight jacket.

Falcon

You should buy the best geal you can. I only buy the best. I'm worth it. If I'm not cathing fish at least I can look at my rods/ reels and say cool. If people have a problem with the stuff you like to use then they need to get over it. You are not spending their money.

Sometimes i think it's better to stay single...no responsibility and pretty much can do and spend on whatever you want as long as your other bills are getting paid.

yeah, its great  ;D