The Nice Gear Double Standard Thread 2024

FishinDaddy reply :

I've been around a while and I have never seen a post where someone was getting bashed for fishing with inexpensive setups, out of a tin boat or no boat, having no electronics or anything of that nature.

On the flip side, if someone has a $100k rig, with power poles and side imaging, prefers $400 setups over $50 setups, or chooses to fish with $80 swim baits, then they appear to be open game for criticism.

It is a bit of a double standard if you ask me.

mjseverson24 reply :

I know for me I have the desire to have quality boat/truck/electronics/tackle/gear, and when the bank account can cover the wants and desires then i will get them... So no criticism here on people with top quality stuff, only criticism i have is with the people who believe you "need" it to be good/great/best fisherman... it is just more enjoyable to fish with... that being said high end gear can actually make you a better fisherman, by adding some confidence, and a little extra confidence can go a long way...

Mitch

bootytrain reply :

Haters... Lol

Raul reply :

It´s all about braggin´, one group loves to brag about how cheap they can go and the other loves to brag about how expensive they can go.

Maxximus Redneckus reply :

As long as people want the newest ill sit back and wait a yr and get what they think wont work and get it discounted yuup im cheap but i catch fish all that matters

Tywithay reply :

There's a reason that there's so many options out there. Some people make more money, it's just a fact or life. Buy what you can afford, or what you're willing to spend; then go out and have a good time fishing. Who cares if someone else has a nicer rod, reel, truck, boat, or whatever? I use some higher end gear because I WANT to, not because I need it. I can afford it and frankly it's nobody else's business what I want to do with my money. Bashing anyone for what gear they're using is pathetic, in my opinion.

0119 reply :

Its not the $100K rig, its the ignorant owner/operator that stares down his nose at me as he flies full throttle square at me just about swamping me in my 12ft yak. Then goes about telling me I'm keeping him from his livelihood and that his snowbird butt is more deserving to fish the waters I've been fishing for the last 52 years. Its not the dirt poor bucket sitting hungry fisherman with the cane pole, it's his buddy sitting next to him who makes no effort to pick up his trash. Don't you see its not whats in your wallet, its whats in your heart that makes us hate you. (not necessarily directed to the o.p.)

Grantman83 reply :

I think each side gets worked up by the "extremist" in each side.

I love to trick out my reels, buy expensive rods and have good equipment. I don't have a boat yet, but hope to one day. I feel that the better stuff helps me because I don't consider myself to be that good of an angler. Therefore, the better rods allow me, the less experienced angler to detect things that a MORE experienced angler would probably feel or notice even with cheaper stuff. As I have stated multiple times, there are guys here who could outfish me 20:1 with an ugly stick, mono and a zebco reel against my daiwas and dx's.

What gets guys like me (Those who like expensive stuff) angry is when people speak as if buying expensive gear is a fools errand and a waste of money. That rods over $150 are a scam and catch fisherman yadda yadda yadda. If you don't believe in spending alot of money on a rod or reel, that's fine. However, don't bash those that do as either snobs or fools for how they spend their money. I don't have a wife or kids, I work hard and choose to put my money into gear as opposed to hunting, cars or any other number of hobbies I read about people here.

On the reverse side, those who spend less get angry when they feel they are looked down upon by tackle snobs. There is a certain forum where this is entirely apparent. Terms like "refined", "smooth" and "crisp" get thrown around when speaking of high end rods/reels but not with moderately priced gear. I can see why this would get people upset especially when they are good anglers lol. It also is wrong to imply that only those who use high end gear can catch fish.

Maybe it's because I have used a wide variety of brands and price-points, I find it very hard to bash anyone as I have been there at one point. On one hand I can appreciate the guys who spend a ton on gear I could only dream of having. On the other hand, I can appreciate guys who can catch fish with anything they use. In my mind, it is only when one side bashes the other that I get annoyed as I feel it is entirely unnecessary.

Last comment, conflict also seems to arise from two differing points of view on fishing. One group views catching fish to be the only goal. Lines such as "the goal is to catch fish, bottom line" etc are what I mean. This comes off like a tournament mentality to me, which is fine. Catch fish using whatever you can in any way you can. The other view seems to be the joy of fishing both in the ACT and catching. Namely, the feeling of using a great rod, great reel, great line and the experience associated with it as well as catching fish.

plumworm reply :

I guess I've never seen any of either on these threads. Looks to me like it's an effort to start a class war over bass fishing. Pretty dumb.

Goose52 reply :

On 4/2/2014 at 8:00 AM, Grantman83 said:

I think each side gets worked up by the "extremist" in each side.

I love to trick out my reels, buy expensive rods and have good equipment. I don't have a boat yet, but hope to one day. I feel that the better stuff helps me because I don't consider myself to be that good of an angler. Therefore, the better rods allow me, the less experienced angler to detect things that a MORE experienced angler would probably feel or notice even with cheaper stuff. As I have stated multiple times, there are guys here who could outfish me 20:1 with an ugly stick, mono and a zebco reel against my daiwas and dx's.

What gets guys like me (Those who like expensive stuff) angry is when people speak as if buying expensive gear is a fools errand and a waste of money. That rods over $150 are a scam and catch fisherman yadda yadda yadda. If you don't believe in spending alot of money on a rod or reel, that's fine. However, don't bash those that do as either snobs or fools for how they spend their money. I don't have a wife or kids, I work hard and choose to put my money into gear as opposed to hunting, cars or any other number of hobbies I read about people here.

On the reverse side, those who spend less get angry when they feel they are looked down upon by tackle snobs. There is a certain forum where this is entirely apparent. Terms like "refined", "smooth" and "crisp" get thrown around when speaking of high end rods/reels but not with moderately priced gear. I can see why this would get people upset especially when they are good anglers lol. It also is wrong to imply that only those who use high end gear can catch fish.

Maybe it's because I have used a wide variety of brands and price-points, I find it very hard to bash anyone as I have been there at one point. On one hand I can appreciate the guys who spend a ton on gear I could only dream of having. On the other hand, I can appreciate guys who can catch fish with anything they use. In my mind, it is only when one side bashes the other that I get annoyed as I feel it is entirely unnecessary.

Last comment, conflict also seems to arise from two differing points of view on fishing. One group views catching fish to be the only goal. Lines such as "the goal is to catch fish, bottom line" etc are what I mean. This comes off like a tournament mentality to me, which is fine. Catch fish using whatever you can in any way you can. The other view seems to be the joy of fishing both in the ACT and catching. Namely, the feeling of using a great rod, great reel, great line and the experience associated with it as well as catching fish.

Great post...

FishinDaddy reply :

On 4/2/2014 at 8:06 AM, plumworm said:
Looks to me like it's an effort to start a class war over bass fishing. Pretty dumb.

Was that directed at me?

FishinDaddy reply :

On 4/2/2014 at 8:21 AM, Goose52 said:
Great post...

Yes it was..

Teal reply :

I don't bash either group. Sure I've seen both extremes. I've seen tin boaters with Berkley Lightning Rods run the tables on a tourney series and Ive seen guys with gear that is high end and are so lost that a compass couldn't help them. And I've seen the reverse.

Alot of times, its a case of sour grapes.. sometimes its a since of arrogance because you know your heart that your a great angler and don't feel like u need to spend 900 per combo.

Im never gonna bbash a guy for how he spends his money. Besides I don't have time to worry about another's gwar or how he fishes.

tomustang reply :

It's like that in every hobby..

FishinDaddy reply :

On 4/2/2014 at 8:44 AM, tomustang said:
It's like that in every hobby..

I guess you are right, I'm just disappointed it's here.

I have met so many members here and none of them have any snobbery either way. None of my fishing friends are like that. Maybe I am just guilty of holding us to a higher standard.

bflp3 reply :

How I imagine the guy with the $100k rig feels when people make fun of him...

aavery2 reply :

An old friend use to tell me all of the time, Get in where you fit in. I have been repeating this phrase for years. Every hobby out there has different levels from beginner to enthusiast, get in where you fit in. Fishing is about enjoyment if you can enjoy fishing on the cheap then do it, if it takes top end equipment to bring out the enjoyment, then do it.

Cheap and expensive are subjective terms at best anyway.

Not_Here reply :

generally speaking to the OP's point, maybe you don't see high end gear folks talking down as much because the very vast majority didn't start out with expensive setups and understand both sides of the coin because they had been there at one time...where some of the others have yet to cross that road to experience whats on the other side...

jbsoonerfan reply :

Unfortunately, this is happening on every level and with everything. I see it all the time at school. The kids who have the expensive clothes, shoes, sunglasses, cell phones, etc. etc. etc. Look down on those who aren't as fortunate as they are. The sad part is, they are learning this from their parents. My son wears the nicest clothes I can afford, but he doesn't know the difference in Nike vs. Wal Mart brand and he doesn't care. Unfortunately there are kids in his class (2nd grade) who think that having the best is the standard.

Teal reply :

On 4/2/2014 at 8:59 AM, Frog Turds said:
generally speaking to the OP's point, maybe you don't see high end gear folks talking down as much because the very vast majority didn't start out with expensive setups and understand both sides of the coin because they had been there at one time...where some of the others have yet to cross that road to experience whats on the other side...

EXACTLY!!!!

tomustang reply :

On 4/2/2014 at 8:49 AM, FishinDaddy said:

I guess you are right, I'm just disappointed it's here.

I have met so many members here and none of them have any snobbery either way. None of my fishing friends are like that. Maybe I am just guilty of holding us to a higher standard.

At least it's not that bad here, in other hobbies I've been in and still are a part of have it much worse, hate is drawn down through subcategories of particular products but then the haters spare no expense in another product.

plumworm reply :

On 4/2/2014 at 8:49 AM, FishinDaddy said:

I guess you are right, I'm just disappointed it's here.

I have met so many members here and none of them have any snobbery either way. None of my fishing friends are like that. Maybe I am just guilty of holding us to a higher standard.

"I guess you are right, I'm just disappointed it's here" ... Yes I was, because I hadn't seen it here until you brought it up. I wish you would give examples of this bias, ie: threads, posts, and quotes of what you claim.

FlipnLimits reply :

Bragging on how much of a deal I get on something is what makes me tick I buy good gear, not the very best, but choose that gear because it's the minimum level I need to handle what I put it through. It has nothing to do with one-upping anybody, never has. Not to mention, I refuse to pay full price for anything (unless it's discontinued or very rare) and buy bulk as often as I can. I'm a private person and don't flaunt my stuff, whether the stuff is good or bad, but I've never been jealous of anybody either. Work, save your money, and buy good gear if you're jealous. Better yet, don't get jealous because it's just some metal and plastic anyways. I'm jealous of you guys who have your dads to fish with. Now that's something worthy of jealousy!

FishinDaddy reply :

On 4/2/2014 at 9:50 AM, plumworm said:
"I guess you are right, I'm just disappointed it's here" ... Yes I was, because I hadn't seen it here until you brought it up. I wish you would give examples of this bias, ie: threads, posts, and quotes of what you claim.

First of all, I am not trying to start a class war and I am certainly not dumb. I was not claiming anything. I was merely stating my opinion on something I had noticed. Apparently other members have also noticed.

Secondly, I did not specifically call out any thread or member because personal attacks are not allowed by the forum rules.

And lastly, It's here. Mostly in this sub forum. Just because you have not noticed it does not mean it does not exist. There have been several threads in the last month where it was obvious.

Raul reply :

I keep saying, this subject about me having better than you or me having cheaper than you and still being able to do it becomes a contest about which one can pee the farthest.

plumworm reply :

I did not ever call you dumb, Read what I said. I still would like you to prove your statements by providing the threads, posts and quotes. You don't need to redact the names because whatever is posted here is public. Your refusal, because you don't want to name,names is BS. Just provide a few, One real bias quote, any person who has said " those darn rich guys have better tackle than me " or " those dumb bassfisherguys don't spend enough on their tackle and can't possibly catch fish' I would be willing to bet you can't. The ball is in your corner.

NorcalBassin reply :

I've seen it plenty of times in the rod/reels forum over the years. It's usually not overly blatant (the mods do an excellent job keeping things at least borderline respectful), but if you search for NRX's or Ugly Stiks with a post count of 20 or more you're probably going to find some examples. Fortunately no one gets too carried away, but it's there (generally more so from the lower end gear crowd defending their choice).

NorcalBassin reply :

Here's a current example...

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/134254-interesting-observation/

This one will keep you busy for a while...

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/130067-what-makes-a-reel-worth-600-dollars-i-speak-of-the-diawa-steez/page-1?hl

buzzfrog reply :

On 4/2/2014 at 9:50 AM, plumworm said:
"I guess you are right, I'm just disappointed it's here" ... Yes I was, because I hadn't seen it here until you brought it up. I wish you would give examples of this bias, ie: threads, posts, and quotes of what you claim.

there everywhere, with 200 some post I figured you see it, it rises up in the show and tell section, actually about a few pages back from the current one

*Hootie reply :

I'm happy and I don't need to make excuses or apologize.

Hootie

frogflogger reply :

Bass are the greatest fish - you can catch them with a cane pole or a $1000 japanese rod - a piece of bacon rind or $500 swim bait - they are so much fun who cares who has what - they've enabled me to make a simple living and have a huge amount of fun showing other folks how much fun they can be for anyone at any age at any income level. If you're enjoying the sport you're doing it right. If you can afford good stuff and a good boat take some one out who can't - take a kid, a vet - an old fart - share the sport - share the enthusiasm - have fun, go bass fishing - who has what is immaterial.

Master Bait'r reply :

You think it's bad in fishing, you should get into skiing haha... This is a slumber party my friends $100k won't even get you NEAR the access road in a resort town and ski bums make bass bums look like aristocrats while trust-funders abound too. The income variation makes for some interesting anger and conflict for sure. Conversely, I think we have it great here and the few bumps in the carpet are flattened easily enough as BR's mods are awesome.

Defensiveness is simply a projection of a lack of confidence brought on by something that makes them feel inferior and that is 100% that fault of the "feeler". Nothing you can do but correct the behavior when it happens, keep sharing the love and let the mods be the only people who address the complaints of the insecure.

ww2farmer reply :

I have always stuck up for the little guy who can't afford the expensive toys because...... Well.... I am one of those guys. Any time I speak up on this subject, it's just to say that you can be very successful with modest equipment if you know what you're doing. Also... No ill will towards guys with more than me.... You can bet your backside, that if I had the means, there would be a $70,000 ranger in my driveway, but I don't, so there's no sense in worrying about it. The way I look at it is, you win the bank account game, I'll win on the water.

0119 reply :

On 4/2/2014 at 11:53 AM, NorcalBassin said:

Here's a current example...

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/134254-interesting-observation/

This one will keep you busy for a while...

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/130067-what-makes-a-reel-worth-600-dollars-i-speak-of-the-diawa-steez/page-1?hl

Thanks for going through the effort to find these threads and posting them! It made me realize that I really enjoy reading ww2farmer and in general agree with everything he writes.

Its a shame we have grown so tired of shimano vs. the world and bass angler vs. bucket brigade threads that we now have to cultivate dissension amongst ourselves.

boostr reply :

On 4/2/2014 at 4:50 PM, hootiebenji said:

I'm happy and I don't need to make excuses or apologize.

Hootie

Its all your fault Hootie

1234567 reply :

I was on the trolling motor easing up to a spot once and some guy in a very nice boat passed me up by about two boat lengths dropped his trolling motor and preceded fishing. He may have been in a tourney, maybe not and I don't care. The next one to do that I'll blow up the spot by preceding to drive around in circles in front of him til he leaves. Did he feel entitled because of his rig, who knows and again, I really don't care. If I feel in the right mood, maybe I'll just follow him around the rest of the day and continue the pattern. I give the same amount of respect that's received.

I will pick up and drive way around guys on the bank, in other boats. Like others said, it really is just about respect for others.

To be fair, these types of situations aren't very common. Most anglers shore or boat exercise good judgement and give respect to others on the water.

*Hootie reply :

On 4/2/2014 at 10:47 PM, 1234567 said:

I was on the trolling motor easing up to a spot once and some guy in a very nice boat passed me up by about two boat lengths dropped his trolling motor and preceded fishing. He may have been in a tourney, maybe not and I don't care. The next one to do that I'll blow up the spot by preceding to drive around in circles in front of him til he leaves. Did he feel entitled because of his rig, who knows and again, I really don't care. If I feel in the right mood, maybe I'll just follow him around the rest of the day and continue the pattern. I give the same amount of respect that's received.

I will pick up and drive way around guys on the bank, in other boats. Like others said, it really is just about respect for others.

To be fair, these types of situations aren't very common. Most anglers shore or boat exercise good judgement and give respect to others on the water.

I hear ya. I have that happen occasionally, and I always just let them have the spot. The lake is too big and life is to short to let someone ruin my day. But believe me, I feel your pain....lol.

Hootie

Master Bait'r reply :

On 4/2/2014 at 10:58 PM, hootiebenji said:

I hear ya. I have that happen occasionally, and I always just let them have the spot. The lake is too big and life is to short to let someone ruin my day. But believe me, I feel your pain....lol.

Hootie

You could always throw down an anchor and crank up the tunes/go for a dip too haha

Raul reply :

You wanna know what I love about my everyday lake ?

That pleasure boaters, jet skiers and water skiers just can make use of it even at it´s highest pool level, it´s choked with standing timber and impossible to navigate at the warp speeds those "rich" guys like to cruise.

We bass fisherman down here at my neck of the woods are just a bunch of dumb tobakee chewin´ rednecks that can´t afford a bass boat so we gotta fish from kayaks, belly boats or jonboats.

FishinDaddy reply :

On 4/2/2014 at 11:31 AM, plumworm said:
I still would like you to prove your statements by providing the threads, posts and quotes. The ball is in your corner.

Here is your example. This is not directed at you WW2, but your post does support my point.

On 4/2/2014 at 9:35 PM, ww2farmer said:
I have always stuck up for the little guy who can't afford the expensive toys because...... Well.... I am one of those guys. Any time I speak up on this subject, it's just to say that you can be very successful with modest equipment if you know what you're doing. Also... No ill will towards guys with more than me.... You can bet your backside, that if I had the means, there would be a $70,000 ranger in my driveway, but I don't, so there's no sense in worrying about it. The way I look at it is, you win the bank account game, I'll win on the water.

The little guy does not need to be stuck up for. At least on this forum he is encouraged and respected. And I will call out people who treat them any other way. I used to be the little guy.

While this may not be the intent, the statement "you win the bank account game, I'll win on the water" implies that because I have nice gear I have either somehow lost the ability to catch fish, or never had it to begin with. This attitude is what irritates me the most. It dismisses all the effort that was invested to first, become a good fisherman, and secondly, the sacrifices that were made to earn the money to pay for nice gear.

I guess the impression is that "rich" people buy bass boats and high end gear just to look good. I live in an area where you can fish high payout tournaments 50 weekends of the year if you want. I see the rigs, attitudes of the fishermen, and the results every time it hit the ramp. I know hundreds of tournament fishermen and I can say this with absolute certainty. While some of them may be "big fat jerks" personally, not one of them bought gear to impress anyone. In fact the opposite is true. Most everyone I know started in a low budget boat that we sometimes wish we still had. They started with modest gear and as their skill and interest grew, so did their financial commitment to this sport.

ww2farmer reply :

On 4/3/2014 at 1:43 AM, FishinDaddy said:

Here is your example. This is not directed at you WW2, but your post does support my point.

The little guy does not need to be stuck up for. At least on this forum he is encouraged and respected. And I will call out people who treat them any other way. I used to be the little guy.

While this may not be the intent, the statement "you win the bank account game, I'll win on the water" implies that because I have nice gear I have either somehow lost the ability to catch fish, or never had it to begin with. This attitude is what irritates me the most. It dismisses all the effort that was invested to first, become a good fisherman, and secondly, the sacrifices that were made to earn the money to pay for nice gear.

I guess the impression is that "rich" people buy bass boats and high end gear just to look good. I live in an area where you can fish high payout tournaments 50 weekends of the year if you want. I see the rigs, attitudes of the fishermen, and the results every time it hit the ramp. I know hundreds of tournament fishermen and I can say this with absolute certainty. While some of them may be "big fat jerks" personally, not one of them bought gear to impress anyone. In fact the opposite is true. Most everyone I know started in a low budget boat that we sometimes wish we still had. They started with modest gear and as their skill and interest grew, so did their financial commitment to this sport.

Not directed at me? But it proves your point? And what is that point? That guys with low end stuff should just get out of the way and let the "adults " talk? You started this nonsense thread..... Personally, I think, to back handed shots at peoplewith lesser stuff than you, but that's just my opinion. If you take offense to my last statement in my previous post.... Well that's your problem. Obviously you.... #1 don't know me well enough to know that I like to kid around and say silly things like that, and #2, your making it seem fairly obvious that you need a giant pat on the back in public for buying such nice stuff.... Sooooo here is an atta' boy from me..... Enjoy your stuff, but maybe you should put a little extra in the fishing budget for a box of tampons.

Master Bait'r reply :

On 4/3/2014 at 3:03 AM, ww2farmer said:
Not directed at me? But it proves your point? And what is that point? That guys with low end stuff should just get out of the way and let the "adults " talk? You started this nonsense thread..... Personally, I think, to back handed shots at peoplewith lesser stuff than you, but that's just my opinion. If you take offense to my last statement in my previous post.... Well that's your problem. Obviously you.... #1 don't know me well enough to know that I like to kid around and say silly things like that, and #2, your making it seem fairly obvious that you need a giant pat on the back in public for buying such nice stuff.... Sooooo here is an atta' boy from me..... Enjoy your stuff, but maybe you should put a little extra in the fishing budget for a box of tampons.

Buy yourself a box of "supers" while you're at it man, he was not only 100% spot on, but you're further proving his point. Nobody insinuated that you have no place on the water, but you seem to take instant issue with the simple fact that some people like to buy and fish really nice gear. It's silly. Stop with the inferior projections already man, they're just not healthy.

Glenn reply :

Really guys?

I hate it when I have to treat grown adults like children.

Geez folks, who gives a crap about who owns what? It makes no difference in my boat, nor should it with you. There's bigger things to worry about.

Simple.

Let's move on.

Maxximus Redneckus reply :

Yuup wait for it......

aquaholic reply :

Everyone wants to feel special, and its human nature to compare. If people are giving you a hard time in person about your gear and tackle you're fishing way to close to them. The distance i keep from other fisherman you wouldnt be able to tell if i was using a cane pole or a gold pole. My friends give me a hard time sometimes but thats what friends do, so who cares. Its not the arrow, its the indian.

FishinDaddy reply :

On 4/2/2014 at 11:31 AM, plumworm said:
Your refusal, because you don't want to name,names is BS. .

Now do you see why I was reluctant to quote a specific post? Do you now understand my original post, or is it still hidden from you? I would have been happy to just let this one die, but since you have called me out twice, the ball is now in your ~~corner~~ court. (I hate mixed idioms)

.ghoti. reply :

the ball is now in your corner? A masterfully mixed metaphor. (I love alliteration)

FishinDaddy reply :

On 4/3/2014 at 4:50 AM, .ghoti. said:
the ball is now in your corner? A masterfully mixed metaphor. (I love alliteration)

I edited my last post. It's actually an idiom and not a metaphor. I did not want Mike to yell at me for not using proper grammar.

Raul reply :

I think Irene is gonna make her appearance in this thread quite soon.

FishinDaddy reply :

On 4/3/2014 at 5:02 AM, Raul said:
I think Irene is gonna make her appearance in this thread quite soon.

It's about time

roadwarrior reply :

I think so, too.

Good night Irene.

-Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior

Global Moderator

rippin-lips reply :

I just wish the mods would sometimes let these things play out. It gives me something to do at work.

Seems like someone may of got his feelings hurt for having nice things but not being able to use them.

mjseverson24 reply :

This thread is interesting... Cant go fishing up in MN 3+ ft of ice, all i can do is watch fishing video's (seen all of them or at least it seems like it) and talk about fishing... and when the forums are slow because people in the warmer states are now out fishing, this is all we have... So i will add my little contribution because i am bored...

1) Catch lots of fish using "value" equipment-----> Awesome Good for you...

2) Catch lots of Fish using "high end" or "enthusiast" equipment------> Awesome Good for you...

3) Catch very few fish using "value" equipment------->That sucks, listen and learn, get better and maybe next year will be more productive for you... If not there is always golf...

4) Catch very few fish using "high end" or "enthusiast" equipment-----That sucks, listen and learn, get better and maybe next year will be more productive for you... if not there is always golf...

Mitch

deaknh03 reply :

On 4/3/2014 at 3:03 AM, ww2farmer said:

Not directed at me? But it proves your point? And what is that point? That guys with low end stuff should just get out of the way and let the "adults " talk? You started this nonsense thread..... Personally, I think, to back handed shots at peoplewith lesser stuff than you, but that's just my opinion. If you take offense to my last statement in my previous post.... Well that's your problem. Obviously you.... #1 don't know me well enough to know that I like to kid around and say silly things like that, and #2, your making it seem fairly obvious that you need a giant pat on the back in public for buying such nice stuff.... Sooooo here is an atta' boy from me..... Enjoy your stuff, but maybe you should put a little extra in the fishing budget for a box of tampons.

Rigged wacky style?

SoFlaBassAddict reply :

Does it really matter?

I'm pretty sure the fish don't give a d**n what you're using or riding around in.

deaknh03 reply :

If you care what other people think about you, your tackle is the least of your problems.

rippin-lips reply :

^^^ truth!

FishinDaddy reply :

On 4/3/2014 at 5:20 AM, deaknh03 said:
If you care what other people think about you, your tackle is the least of your problems.

Good point.

I don't care what people think.

I have middle of the road gear.

I have never been criticized.

I'm an average fisherman.

Here is my point to this entire thread.

I like looking at the cool, high end stuff. The show you ride and show your stuff are two of my favorite threads.

In nearly every thread that talks about high end gear, someone has to take a shot at them. And I think that's wrong so I said something about it.

*Hootie reply :

I am not even going to participate in this topic....oops...I already did didn't I.

Hootie

roadwarrior reply :

Deep breath...

Good night Irene.

-Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior

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