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I've got no problem with people voicing their opinions when those opinions are in the appropriate place. As Toby & I said this thread was started as an "informational" thread about a certain reel for guys to learn about those reels from other guys who've fished them, NOT as a "you guys are nuts for spending $$$ on those reels" or whatever else this has become from guys who have not even fished with them.
NIB is right, I've seen those stupid Van Staal threads that go on and on for pages & pages with insults, etc. when the original post was from some guy just wanted a little information about a reel he wanted to buy. Good way to kill a nice thread for guys who want to learn a little. I thought that was what these sites were for!
Matter of fact, it happened to me on the other site when I asked about information about the Saltiga's last year before I bought one. I had some guys insulting me about "rich blood" "waste you money" "nice shiny reels won't last", etc., which really pissed me off. I guess this really hit a nerve with me because I never responded back to those idiots last year.
By the way, I mean no ill will to anyone from my responses, I'm sure we're all regular guys who love to fish, but I'm just bothered that Toby's great thread has come to this.
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