Did you make a $950 mistake? You tell us tomorrow night.

Disposable income is up to the individual.   If you can afford it, why not.  I prefer baitcaters, but I believe  Shimano Calcutta® TE are just a little out of reach for me.

Dude , only you can answer that.

Well if you don't like it, I'll take it off your hands, I can pay shipping  

Yes. That could have been enough to buy double cheeseburgers for at least a year.

Once you are holding it in your hands there won't be any doubt...........................................Now just enjoy and fish it like crazy.

Rand

........ya, if you've got 950 to throw around.... then heck, spend it on what you want.......and if you love fishing, then...... sounds like you put your $$$ in the right place....

but as the others said, its up to you whether or not 950 on one combo is worth it.

A friend of mine fishes Steez combos....nicest rod and reels I've ever held. Get a rod sock and a reel cover to protect your new toy; should run you about $12 total.

That steez reel is WOW can any one lend me some bucks for 2 of them?????

Man, if you can afford it...I wouldn't sweat it too much. I doubt you'll have any regrets, 'cause I've heard nothing but good.

    If you find out that you did make a mistake send it to me and I will get rid of it for you!!!!!

    Oh, and unlike Dmac, I can't pay shipping you will have to do that for me too.

     ;D

No mistake made, unless the part about paying retail.  If you shop around a little, the same combo could have been purchased for around $700 just about anywhere.

I don't think so...I even love the smell of my steez handles .

Dude , only you can answer that.

If that's what you want and you have the cash then go for it! Good Luck with your new rig

I was lucky enough to get my wife, mother, and the in laws to pay for my first steez combo, god bless gift cards. She went total psycho  when I walked out with a thousand dollars in one hand. It was worth it, and the monkey wants a new high speed combo.

Only if your family is living off Oodles and Noodles for the next month because you can't by food.

Mistake?  Ask us after you've bought a few more combos.  ;D

The problem with using exotic tackle is that it ruins you.  It's like drinking Cuervo Gold Tequila, then trying Herradura Suprema.  Game over.

let me know when you find out... i want a steez badly but dont know if i should since i have more than enough fishing gear.

I don't think so...I even love the smell of my steez handles .

Daiwa special oil is one of my all-time favorite scents.  I think I look forward to opening a new box and smelling inside more than actually fishing the reel.

Which rod did you score?

Did you make a mistake?

If you spent $950 on a rod & reel combo not knowing whether you'd like it or not because you've never used one before I'd say a big YES. If you've fished one before, I'd say only you can make that decision.

Spending that much money on a rod and reel without ever having tried one is nuts. Like going out and buying a Ferrari on a whim.

better than a sharp stick in the eye

No mistake made, unless the part about paying retail. If you shop around a little, the same combo could have been purchased for around $700 just about anywhere.

You cannot find my Steez Rod & Reel anywhere for $700, if so please email me the link and I will buy another one today.

I said around $700. I can actually get it cheaper than $700. I bought a brand new Steez reel two years ago for $330 shipped. I see the rods for sale all the time for around the $295 - $325 mark brand new on eBay. You do the math.

You are talking to Mr. Dealhunter here buddy. I don't buy on impulses and I always look around for the best price before I buy. Just three weeks ago I bought another Steez reel new in box on this very forum. The seller had the price listed at $375, I ended up paying for his Paypal fees so he wouldn't get burned on the deal. It ended up costing me around $390. That's almost $100 difference from retail. Like I said, shop around before you buy another, you just may get a surprise.

Here is a few links to let you know.  Total price $650.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/Daiwa-Steez-67-Baitcast-Rod-Model-STZ671MHFBA-NEW_W0QQitemZ230350879816QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item35a1fb7c48&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A13|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-DAIWA-STEEZ-100HA-BAITCASTING-REEL-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ180369872607QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item29fee1d6df&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A13|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50

better than a sharp stick in the eye

Who buys a sharp stick in the eye for $950?

Like going out and buying a Ferrari on a whim.

If I could afford it, I'm sure there would be very little buyer's remorse, LOL.

Seriously, I know times are tough, but man, its just money.  If it doesn't break you, then buy what you want.  I know guys that spend tens of thousands on camera gear, and don't even take it seriously.  They just enjoy nice stuff.

Steez gear IMO is never a mistake. paying retail is a tricky thing. most of the reels i own are bought off ebay. i never buy a rod on line unless i own one.

i am however one of the lucky ones to have a BPS and a Cabelas within mins of my house. its nice to be able to take a spooled reel in and play with a rod before you put your money down.

enjoy the gear.