Brand Names VS Location

[macgyver]

Ok I admit the title was a little weird. But there's something I've been thinking about for awhile, and to me it's all about marketing. Most of us have our favorite brands of lures/rods/reels/boats/etc... My belief is that a lot of that has to do with, what is AVAILABLE in your immediate area. Let me explain. I like Buzzking dual prop buzzbaits. The reason is that they are the only ones availble locally so, hence it's all I have to choose from here. Now the internet, and folks who are close to BPS, or Cablea's have tons more to choose from, and decide what they like the best. Another example, is AllStar rods. None of the bigger folks I've seen around here carry them. So I have no opinion on them, but several sell ST Croix, and of course that's my favorite rod at this point. Why, perhaps because it's the best, or perhaps it's because that's the best rod I've ever been able to use, since I really like to buy rod and reels, locally due to any problems that I might have. Anyway, just wanted to know what you folks thoughts were on this issue. mtbassman77's post reminded me of it, so I thought I'd throw it out there. I do have my preferences, but it doesn't mean what I like or my opinion is better than anyone elses, it just what I have availble to me.

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