08-05-2011, 05:35 PM
Very true. It's hard to tell sometimes what is the real deal, and what has been built "down" to satisfy a major retailers requests. That's why I hesitate to buy used gear, unless I know who it's coming from.
More importantly, I usually spend my money at places like Basspro, Cabelas, and especially the local bait and tackle stores. (I SUPPORT MY LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES!) I know they carry only top notch gear, and i'm confident when I get on the water. [
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You made a good point though, Dave. Depending on where a certain piece is manufactured, can especially effect the quality.
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More importantly, I usually spend my money at places like Basspro, Cabelas, and especially the local bait and tackle stores. (I SUPPORT MY LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES!) I know they carry only top notch gear, and i'm confident when I get on the water. [
]You made a good point though, Dave. Depending on where a certain piece is manufactured, can especially effect the quality.
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