Are aesthetics important to you? 2024
mozy reply :
Just out of curiousity? Do you need your rod/reel to match? Maybe not to a T, but at least somewhat. Some combos would just look too ugly for me to use...something like a Carrot Stix and a Curado E.
I, for one, prefer that my combos look good together. Not really sure why because when it comes to gear all that matters is functionality.
ChazfromVA reply :
i kinda know what your saying... i also like my rods to match somewhat... like my quantum energys looks pretty good on my carrott siks.. its nice to look at all day long lol.. but thats a good and a bad thing because you spend more time looking at the setup then at the line haha ;D
bigfruits reply :
not important at all to me. although i wouldnt buy a pink rod or reel.
dmac14 reply :
Its helping me decide which reel to buy for a carrot stick
FordNFishinLover reply :
To a certain degree. Like if im trying to decide on 2-3 reels/rods their looks are going to come into factor!
FishingPirate reply :
Not important enough to make me do something wierd like put my yellow sol on my swimbait rod because it looks better but if I have a choice I will go with what looks good.
trav reply :
looks may influence me a little, but not enough for me to sacrifice the performance of the intended setup......and in regard to the carrot stix / curado E combo you mentioned.......I think it might not look too bad. green and orange aren't bad together, and with the metallic flake in the curado, it can look a little gold-ish in the sunlight.
KevO reply :
It doesn't matter that much to me. That being said my Core and Carrot Stix is awesome looking. I would have to agree that the curado E and carrot stix wouldn't look as good together.
skunked_again reply :
matters not. how the rod/reel feels is what im looking for.
DINK WHISPERER reply :
Man am i glad someone brought this up! I will not even consider a rod/reel set-up if it doesn't look pretty together! I always make sure mine are well matched up for both looks and performance.
KYntucky Warmouth reply :
To me they are somewhat important....If I have a rod and am purchasing a reel for it, then appearance does have an effect. I basically bought a Big Show flipping stick for my Curado e7...Patriarchs look better on my Carrot Stix Gold ans my Kistler Magnesium.
burleytog reply :
The Carrot/Curado combo looks dead sexy.
OK Bass Hunter reply :
They aren't a major factor in picking gear but when competing products are evenly matched in all other characteristics, looks can be the deciding factor.
mozy reply :
Haha, I should have known somebody would have that combo! To me it looks like a combo meant for midgets from the chocolate factory, if you know what I mean. Although I will say it's not as bad as I thought it would be.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who looks are important to. I have a 6'8" MXF Legend tournament spinning, and I have a Pflueger Supreme XT coming for it. The subtle yellow accents on the rod really go well with the reel. I think I've spent a good hour of my life drooling over the combo in different stores.
fourbizz reply :
No.
cart7t reply :
Other than not liking green reels, no.
Catt reply :
Yelp pretty puts more fish in the boat; make sure to wear pretty shirts matched with pretty pains 
roadwarrior reply :
Some of us think aesthetics is as important as functionality.
My preference is the "Dark Vader" look, others like bling-bling.
I care about the color of my line, I want it to match the rest of
my rig.!
8-)
.ghoti. reply :
I want a balanced combo. Nothing to do with the weight of the tip; but, the rod, reel, line and application that just works when all put together.
Ergonomics are important too.
But color schemes? What, do I look like a fashion designer? Couldn't care less.
burleytog reply :
QuoteWhat, do I look like a fashion designer?
That is a pretty snappy shirt you're wearing Mr Hilfiger. ;D
.ghoti. reply :
QuoteQuoteWhat, do I look like a fashion designer?That is a pretty snappy shirt you're wearing Mr Hilfiger. ;D
What can I say? Sometimes I have to allow the wife to dress me.
Triton21 reply :
No, The fish can't see if I am fishing a chartreuse reel on a blue rod.
Kelley
wagn reply :
Sadly i do care about how my gear looks. I don't think it is the most important part of my decision to buy something. However at the same time I think my zillion looks sexy
shadyhaven reply :
kinda sorta...it seems these carrot stix got everyone turned into fashionistas.haha. i too am guilty to an extent. i am just lucky my energy, tour, and the new(orange)catalyst all look dead sexy on the stix. i never paid any attention to matching or appearance until the stix! ce la vie...
adclem reply :
Yeah, I just can't seem to bring myself to use a ugly colored reel or rod. No matter how good they are suppose to be.
Unfortunately I do like things to match as well. Can't help it.
Later,
kbkindle reply :
carrot stix ???? how about a celery stix
Dan: reply :
I don't see why it's a bad thing to match your gear. I wouldn't buy a bright green car with red interior or a red car with orange interior. Rods and reels are substantial investments so I don't think it's too much to ask that they look good.
I like to have my reels match my rods. Obviously the reel's abilities and strengths need to match the technique of the rod but yes, aesthetics do matter to me.
fish-fighting-illini reply :
Burley and yet another dink in a picture together... go figure! lol
An all to familiar site from what Jimzee has said.
mozy reply :
QuoteI don't see why it's a bad thing to match your gear. I wouldn't buy a bright green car with red interior or a red car with orange interior. Rods and reels are substantial investments so I don't think it's too much to ask that they look good.I like to have my reels match my rods. Obviously the reel's abilities and strengths need to match the technique of the rod but yes, aesthetics do matter to me.
Well said, exactly how I feel about it.
tennwalkinghorse reply :
Quotematters not. how the rod/reel feels is what im looking for.
2X
Bernie Mac reply :
I would say yes, rod and reel should match for performance and for appeal. And if it really matters that much, any rod you buy you can always either customize it yourself, have someone else do it, or purchase a blank and either do it yourself, or have someone else do it. Possibilities are endless...........
fish-fighting-illini reply :
If I'm spending good money I like what I buy to look good as well as work well.
Raul reply :
Not at all ....... dang ! I think I just stepped on my tongue.
roadwarrior reply :
QuoteNot at all ....... dang ! I think I just stepped on my tongue.
Well now,
Who here thinks Raul sacrifices performance for style
or visa versa?
;D ;D ;D
South FLA reply :
Only if my wife is going to use it ;D
Ima Bass Ninja reply :
I think looks=confidence=more fish. If you have a rod/reel combo that looks good to you, you will be more confident that the set-up is going to work. Having said that beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder, what looks good to you may not look good to someone else and vice versa.
bassinfla82 reply :
I wouldnt buy an ugly Bass boat nor would I buy a ugly rod and reel setup.....
Stasher1 reply :
Life's too short to fish with ugly equipment or ugly women.
Georgia Jeff reply :
QuoteLife's too short to fish with ugly equipment or ugly women.
Good one. Looks play a minor role in my opinion. If to reels were close I would choose the more attractive one. However, I match rods and reels based on feel and not looks.
If you pick your women on looks alone you will have lots of trouble as well!
CSB reply :
It can be poop brown with pink polka dots for all I care. Its fishing, not a fashion show. If it feels good and works properly thats all that matters.
bassinfla82 reply :
QuoteLife's too short to fish with ugly equipment or ugly women.
She needs to be at least as hot as my bass boat lol
FordNFishinLover reply :
QuoteIt can be poop brown with pink polka dots for all I care. Its fishing, not a fashion show. If it feels good and works properly thats all that matters.
I hear they are coming out with that color of carrot stix next year! We're in luck!!!
Bernie Mac reply :
QuoteQuoteNot at all ....... dang ! I think I just stepped on my tongue.Well now,
Who here thinks Raul sacrifices performance for style
or visa versa?
;D ;D ;D
Now with his comment, I think it's the latter....
Bernie Mac reply :
QuoteLife's too short to fish with ugly equipment or ugly women.
Fishin' with ugly women is never fun ...
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