Has this happened to anyone?  I didn't think a rod could make that much difference in feel, sensitivity and performance.  Wrongamungo!

Since I bought a Shimano Cumara - I hate to pick up my old rods - now I have to buy more of them - I've been spoiled.  Have I become a rod snob, lol.    

All hail the Bait Monkey!

You sure can't beat quality , can you?

Have I become a rod snob, lol.

Yes!

8-)

You can never go back.   I know I can't.

:-/

Have I become a rod snob, lol.

Gee, I don 't know ...... what do you think ?

Has this happened to anyone?  I didn't think a rod could make that much difference in feel, sensitivity and performance.  Wrongamungo!

Since I bought a Shimano Cumara - I hate to pick up my old rods - now I have to buy more of them - I've been spoiled.  Have I become a rod snob, lol.    

at least your high end rod didn't break in your car trunk and force you to use a piece of crap for the time being...now those are the high end rod blues... :'(

I know exactly how you feel, I'm in the same situation, thanks to this freakin' forum  

Seriously though, it's kind of a problem. I really can't afford to buy a bunch more good setups right now, so I'm limited to the few nice ones I have. I actually gave my brother all of my old stuff that's, well, inferior equipment. He isn't complaining about my affliction.

Yes, I have become a snob in that regard, but not a super-high end snob (i.e. Steez, GLX, Stella, etc.)...I'm saving that for the future  8-)

This forum has given me the same affliction!!!  I used to be pretty happy with my zebco combo but now if it ain't over $100 i don't fish with it!   ;D

Once you see and feel the difference in quality equipment you can never go back!!  if my wife knew any of you guys she would ring your necks!!!   ;D

These forums are dangers, but in a good way.  I can think of a million other ways to spend money that are much worse.  :-X

at least your high end rod didn't break in your car trunk and force you to use a piece of crap for the time being...now those are the high end rod blues... :'(

I feel your pain buddy, I feel your pain...LOL

Once you embrace the dark side, you cannot go back.

I am 2 rods away from going back to my Fenwicks and Cabela Fish Eagle II, I had fun and sucess with them, and I am off the upgrade train!