I plan to try and take advantage of St. Croix's trade up program each year. So, I get at least 2-3 new rods each season. My reels are good, but I couldn't pass up a deal on the Skeet Reese Revo from TW right before Father's day!

Once I'm on all top-end stuff, I guess I'll have to figure it out as I go.

Whets

8-)

What is the trade up program? Apparently this is something that I have missed, but am rethinking my priorities.Hahahahaha

Too often!

me too

Iam guilty of this also!!!!!

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This year (thus far!!!) one combo, two rods, two reels. Wish list, is one more of each!

i get a 400$ monthly allowance from my wife

An allowance? :-X

(Sound of whip cracking)

Just kidding....sort of.

i get a 400$ monthly allowance from my wife

An allowance? :-X

yes an allowance, or call it pocket money.... don't ask me it's a korean thing

Usually not until I really NEED a replacement due to wear.  I'd say every year or two I'm putting a new one in the rotation.

I plan to try and take advantage of St. Croix's trade up program each year. So, I get at least 2-3 new rods each season. My reels are good, but I couldn't pass up a deal on the Skeet Reese Revo from TW right before Father's day!

Once I'm on all top-end stuff, I guess I'll have to figure it out as I go.

Whets

8-)

What is the trade up program? Apparently this is something that I have missed, but am rethinking my priorities.Hahahahaha

Oh yea, if you don't know about this, you are indeed missing out. http://www.stcroixrods.com/category/service_and_warranty

Basically, you can trade in one rod (let's say Avid) for a in the next category up (LTB or higher). You get credit for your rod towards the purchase of the new one. It's very cool. If you are anywhere close to the factory, I suggest just stopping in and taking care of the upgrade. I'm about 5 hours away and plan to drive up every spring before bass season opens here in Southern Wisconsin. Enjoy...

Whets

8-)

This year I have bought 5 rods and 3 or 4 reels.  It's getting about time to sell some stuff for newer gear

Too often!

X2

2 reels and 7 rods. I didn't know I needed them until I found this site. THANKS.

I replace my spinning combos at least once a year, sometimes more. As far as baitcasters the I buy rods under $100 and replace them as needed. I have my 2 ABU reels repaired as needed, but I did purchase 3 new reels this year 2 that are junk and will be selling at the garage sale and 1 ABU Revo Toro which I ordered from Cabelas and will be picking up tomorrow. 15 years ago $100 would buy a really nice reel. Today...Not so much.

I've only ever bought reels and rods when they needed replacing or if it's a type of reel I don't have (Started with a spincaster, then bought a baitcaster, etc.). I've currently got one spincaster, one spinner,two baitcasters, and five rods, and don't plan on getting anything else till something breaks.

I have been working on getting my 5 rod arsenal built up for about three years now.  I have managed to build four custom baitcast rods paired with Revo S-L's except one has a black max, it will be a revo in two weeks though.  I also have one spinning rig which is an american rodsmiths rod with an abu 801 cardinal.  Once I get that last revo I wont be replacing anything until it gets broken.

I try to limit my purchases to major holidays like, Christmas, my birthday, fathers day, George Washington's birthday, Boxer Day, 4th of July, Canada Day, Victoria Day, Administrative Professionals Day, the release date of Avatar on DVD, and so on. I can't handle frivolous impulse buying.

2-3 a year....

At least one each (spinning, baitcaster) of the latest reel and a nice rod to match

I own Shimano reels which eliminates any need for replacement due to wear

Rods of all brands will on occasion break mostly due to operator error

I have considered adding a spinning setup to my arsenal but due to stubbornness I haven't

I try to limit my purchases to major holidays like, Christmas, my birthday, fathers day, George Washington's birthday, Boxer Day, 4th of July, Canada Day, Victoria Day, Administrative Professionals Day, the release date of Avatar on DVD, and so on. I can't handle frivolous impulse buying.

Sound advise. Self discipline is important.

Right now I will get a new reel once a year.  Most of my reels are 10+ years old so I am slowly getting replacements for them.