Baldheaded
Ultimate Member
I know there are lots of you that are fishermen on the forum but who takes their fishing gear really seriously? I have been an avid fisherman since my teens and over the years have used lots of different gear. I always thought good quality gear was worth the cost especially when it comes to rods and reels. Do you agree? My go to have been St. Croix rods and Shimano stradics. Well until recently. I have made a few changes that I have been really happy with. I still think St. Croix rods are really nice but I have been leaning towards Shimano rods as my favorites. I really like the Exprides and Poison Adrenas. They are so light and sensitive and very comfortable in the hand. More comfortable than the newest St. Croix Legend Elites which I have several of. I am pairing them with the Shimano Vanfords. The rods are $300-$400. and the reels are $250. I recently had the Shimano Twin Power XD spinning reel in my hand and was blown away at how nice it is. I will be replacing some of my Vanfords with the Twin Powers. The Twin Powers are very pricey. $500. But in my opinion worth the extra cost. I also fill all my spinning reels with Diawa Samari braid. I love this line. 30lb strength with a 6lb. diameter. Who else is using high end fishing gear and what is it?