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I just outfitted a guy with a custom Lami 1-Piece rod, Aquaskinz dry top, breathable waders, small Aquaskinz plug bag, Penn Reel, plug assortment, Korkers, Prinecton Tec lights - I gave him a discount for a complete set up purchase....It was under a 1000 but he's got good stuff...
That makes some people puke, and others not bat an eye. Overall though, it is not a bad price to enter a hobby by today's standards. Most of my good stuff migrates to CT, NY and NJ to professionals, people who work in the financial markets, etc. Top of the line stuff is not for everybody.
I don't advise going into debt for fishing gear - a lot of the stuff I sell is boutique tackle for people who can afford the good stuff...Hell - I only have one Habs needle - the one he gave me. I confess to looking somewhat slovenly in last year's Evo I coat.
Spend your money with discretion and an eye toward longevity. The odds are very, good that your Tattoo or Habs plug will not fail - I can't say that about every plug. I was out last night fishing with my old 704Z and the Kennedy Spinfisher graphite rod Joe Mollica made me back in 94' That stuff was expensive at the time - but I only had to buy them once.
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