tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337379767320336838.post9114296428729500593..comments2023-09-12T07:39:54.307-07:00Comments on ColoradoCasters: Gearing up for spring…for months now.Coloradocastershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09119352004897572752noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337379767320336838.post-56061812756469826912010-04-06T20:30:20.321-07:002010-04-06T20:30:20.321-07:00Thanks Mel, The "best you can afford" ru...Thanks Mel, The "best you can afford" rule is very tough for people breaking into the sport. A lot of folks will try to sell you stuff in the 70-100 dollar range right out of the gate. People that buy 100-dollar reels every day will tell you that the Catera is a damn good buy for 29.99 retail.<br /><br />Most Anglers typically gravitate to higher end stuff in any hobby as they gain experience. I tend to be a minimalist of sorts and wring every cent of quality out of a cheaper item rather than stress the cost and worry over the higher end gear. This mentality is right in line with today's economy. In my case it was the difference between "limp along with stressed\hammered gear or a few replacements and get back up to four good rods instead of two". If Quantum or some other reel company would simply sponsor me I could release articles like, "How I destroyed a 200-dollar reel on one steep cliff and a single catfish."<br /><br />Thank you for the comments, Mel. I enjoy your blog “Blog Cabin Angler” immensely. I will post the link below and work to get a “shout out post” to you and a few others that have stumbled onto my blog as a result of the fine work on your blog. <br /><br />http://www.blog-cabin-angler.com/Coloradocastershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09119352004897572752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337379767320336838.post-385338573529149662010-03-28T14:38:50.760-07:002010-03-28T14:38:50.760-07:00Good post, Matt. I appreciate this kind of review...Good post, Matt. I appreciate this kind of review and information. There are a lot of good products in the fishing areas of your favorite store that will help catch fish. Top dollar products are for an elite few this day and age.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com