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The only money I ever regretted spending on fishing gear was the money I spent on cheap stuff. It just doesn't take the punishment of heavy use. I love all my expensive poles and reels , not cause they are expensive but because they are reliable in use and durable so they last many years. I would much rather spend $150 on a reel once every 5 years and know it will work than $50 every 2 years and always worry about it crapping out on me.
I would never go into debt over fishing gear but if you got the money , get what you think is best for the job. I use ABU reels90% of the time but I do own Calcuttas for certain circumstances. I won't spend money on anything but the best rods. I made that decision over 20 years ago. A good rod saves your back and arms , it extends the time I can put in before getting tired. I used rubber waders for 20 years but sure do not regret the money spent on Orvis Breathables with a lifetime warrantee that i use now. they are light and comfortable and again extend the time I can fish without getting overtired.
Anyway , I never regretted a single penny I spent on good equipment. Spending will not make a poor fisherman good but good equipment will make a good fisherman better.
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