gear price jumps
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SA's new "Magnitude"?
Damn, I hope that is for a head and wallet full of tips. Makes the Gaelforce lines seem like a bargain.
no it's a new line of saltwater fly lines from a major company
Brian in OR.
Steelhead
Damn
Funny that you posted this. I was just looking at this line last night and telling my wife a new line is now up to $180. lol
I will give one counterpoint, knowing what goes in to making lines: After working in that world, I don't think lines are as over-priced as people think.
That, and I consider a fly line to be the most critical part of the entire fly fishing kit. Matters way more than the rod, reel, and yes...even backing, for just about any fishery.
That, and I consider a fly line to be the most critical part of the entire fly fishing kit. Matters way more than the rod, reel, and yes...even backing, for just about any fishery.
I agree. But—It does seem sort of upside down to think that you could very legitimately be fishing a rod that costs less than your line. Especially since pretty much all lines do wear out with normal use but unless you do something goofy a rod could last pretty much forever.
Oh definitely. For a "consumable," it hurts
You’ll have 8 by years end
I saw this the other day and started to write this exact post and got distracted.
Rob Allen
Life of the Party
While I completely agree that that is a painful price. Two things.
1. it's a new technology
2. Considering that a trip to Christmas Island in many thousands of dollars it's a drop in the bucket large drop I suppose.
Doesn't help the pain of the new price or justify the price but that's what I can think of.
1. it's a new technology
2. Considering that a trip to Christmas Island in many thousands of dollars it's a drop in the bucket large drop I suppose.
Doesn't help the pain of the new price or justify the price but that's what I can think of.
yes, that.
but to your point (and Rob's), I'm sure the amount of time spent figuring out the best forumulations/technology that goes into it, etc, etc, etc...it probably makes more sense. It's definitely more of a sticker shock thing for me! especially for a consumable.
wait, I thought I already WAS paying a premium for hooks being that I almost only use Ahrex and Gami's exclusively for my streamers.Wait till the hook guys realize we don't catch anything without them
Not that this helps anyone.... but as someone who is also a gear fisherman with two boats (including one that goes in the ocean)..... A $120 fly line is very much in the "oh that's cute" category
No, I'm not rich. Probably in the bottom 50% of earners here... I bought junk boats I fixed up. BUT... gearing up for a summer/fall of meat fishing, the expenses REALLY pile up. Fly fishing is VERY cheap by comparison.
No, I'm not rich. Probably in the bottom 50% of earners here... I bought junk boats I fixed up. BUT... gearing up for a summer/fall of meat fishing, the expenses REALLY pile up. Fly fishing is VERY cheap by comparison.
