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[CLSports]

Sort of on the subject, I just wanted to mention that my St. Croix Imperial 7' 3wt cost me $260 at Cabela's in 2019. The same rod is now selling for $396. I was amazed at the increase.

I have one that I bought probably 10-12 years before you and I believe it was like $160 . . .

 

[bringthepain]

I guess I should have said surprised, not really shocked though. Everything is sky high these days.

Lately i find disheartening the best way to describe it, i feel you though

 

[wildtrout2]

Lately i find disheartening the best way to describe it, i feel you though

Disheartening is a good way to describe it. No relief in sight either.

 

[Cougarbaby]

Disheartening is a good way to describe it. No relief in sight either.

Orvis Clearwater combo kit went up over 100 $in 2 years or so also

 

[Prospector]

Almost every "new" rod I ever purchased was purchased AFTER the manufacturer discontinued the model or product line.

They were all purchased from dealers, I got no less than 40% off and all came with the full (useless) warranty.

In my case this was a long time ago so we aren't talking anywhere NEAR $1000 plus MSRP. The good news is based on completed eBay sales I seen, I could sell most if not all of them in 2024 for no less than what I paid on discount but in a lot of cases considerably more.

I didn't buy them as an investment, I bought them because I like them so the fact they are still being sought ain't a bad thing... I somehow have a feeling that won't be the case with rods priced well over $1000 in 20 years but who knows...



Well, you could have spent $876,000 on Mark Knopfler's 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard a week ago at the Christie's auction with makes a Helios seem awfully cheap...

Don't know if would help your playing though...

I’m the same. Been fly fishing since 1974. Started buying my own rods long ago. Bought majority on eBay for under $100 with most in mint condition. Looking through photos of the rods is huge and great deals have been fairly common.

Reels are a different story. My trout reels are just line holders so I buy cheap ones. But Salmon, Steelhead and lake run Browns require an awesome drag system with a large Arbor design. I spend up to $250 on lightly used “Quality Reels” on eBay. These reels need to be smooth.