11-16-2015, 05:11 AM
I have built a nice collection over the years. I have a handful that I have carried since childhood in fresh and saltwater gear, some that I have purchased as "Experienced" equipment and tons of new stuff from past and present sponsors.
I never bought anything online since I like to see and feel what I am getting. The experienced equipment I have purchased came from a couple of local tackle shops. One of them you are familiar with since they seem to know you. When I go in with my BFT hat or sweatshirt on, they always ask me..."How is Bobby?".
Back to subject of gear. lol
I get some quality stuff which I like to use for specific species. I may use a similar set up for Wahoo as I do Barracuda but they are different from a setup that I use for Rooster fish, different from Dodos and way different from my gear for Ling Cod.
I currently have a 422 rod collection. Light, Med and Heavy Salt and fresh water. Ice fishing, Fly fishing, bait casting, Jigging, Surf Fishing, Bass flipping and spinning as well as Spey Casting rods. 300 of them were from sponsors.
I have close to 350 reels for many of the aforementioned rods. 28 of them were directly purchased from the "Experienced" section in the tackle shops.
I am not afraid nor against buying "Used" or "Experienced" equipment as long as it works. After all, there is a difference between fishing and "Spooning". [cool]
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I never bought anything online since I like to see and feel what I am getting. The experienced equipment I have purchased came from a couple of local tackle shops. One of them you are familiar with since they seem to know you. When I go in with my BFT hat or sweatshirt on, they always ask me..."How is Bobby?".
Back to subject of gear. lol
I get some quality stuff which I like to use for specific species. I may use a similar set up for Wahoo as I do Barracuda but they are different from a setup that I use for Rooster fish, different from Dodos and way different from my gear for Ling Cod.
I currently have a 422 rod collection. Light, Med and Heavy Salt and fresh water. Ice fishing, Fly fishing, bait casting, Jigging, Surf Fishing, Bass flipping and spinning as well as Spey Casting rods. 300 of them were from sponsors.
I have close to 350 reels for many of the aforementioned rods. 28 of them were directly purchased from the "Experienced" section in the tackle shops.
I am not afraid nor against buying "Used" or "Experienced" equipment as long as it works. After all, there is a difference between fishing and "Spooning". [cool]
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