If I could just stop…

fish4942 · 04-09-09, 06:08 PM

…over-thinking the situation and buy what I need.

You see, I need to replace a couple of rods that broke. But every time I go to Dick’s, Bass Pro, Cabelas, or wherever, I see spinning combos that cost about the same as a rod by itself. So of course I start looking, touching, turning handles and think to myself; “hell, I might as well get a combo if it’s the same price as that rod I was looking at…”.

The problem is two-fold:

The rod alone is usually better than the rod that comes with the combo, and all I really need is a rod.
I start burning gas running around to the different stores looking for the best combo for the price of the rod I was willing to spend.

Why can’t I just simply pick up the rod, walk to the checkout and pay for it? Do I have a mental issue? Do most anglers go through this? Or am I just a cheap bassturd?

BassinID · 04-09-09, 06:46 PM

No mental issue, its just a great marketing ploy. I have just told myself that they are all crap, this is probably not the case, but if I think that way I usually just pass them by and don't have to worry about regretting it in a week.

BigBassin144 · 04-09-09, 07:16 PM

bassin's right, no mental issue, I'm sure we've all done it. Butdo what you said. don't even grab your rod and go look at other tackle. Go to the store, grab the rod you want, and walk to the checkout.

If you want to, come to the BPS here and buy a couple rod for me... ya know, to practice.

BB

bamabassman · 04-09-09, 08:05 PM

hhhhuuuuuummmmm thinks the bait monkey is holding strongly to this one. lol. i hear ya pal for real. after you have had enough of these "cheap" combos and you aer really ready to get serious, you'll get that better rod instead of the combos buddy. i too look at the combos. but i have enough of those thrown in the trash. now if i can just save up for the REALLY good rods instead of buying tackle and bait,lmao.

keithdog · 04-09-09, 10:30 PM

You should see me try to pick out socks.

bassinbob · 04-12-09, 04:04 AM

Never bought a combo. Although some of the ones BPS and Cabelas sell are good. Take Bamas advice and buy the good rod. Take care of it and it will serve you very well over the life of a cheaper combo.

WTL · 04-12-09, 07:26 AM

No, it is a mental issue. Just cause most of us are insane doesn't render that insanity unimportant.

If you know what you need to be doing, do it. Go get a rod and be done.

MallenManson · 04-12-09, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keithdog

You should see me try to pick out socks.

Hanes Cushion Crews make it an easy process

keithdog · 04-14-09, 10:36 PM

Thanks Mallen, I'll keep that in mind, lol.

04-09-09, 06:08 PM	#1
fish4942 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 181	If I could just stop… …over-thinking the situation and buy what I need. You see, I need to replace a couple of rods that broke. But every time I go to Dick’s, Bass Pro, Cabelas, or wherever, I see spinning combos that cost about the same as a rod by itself. So of course I start looking, touching, turning handles and think to myself; “hell, I might as well get a combo if it’s the same price as that rod I was looking at…”. The problem is two-fold: The rod alone is usually better than the rod that comes with the combo, and all I really need is a rod. I start burning gas running around to the different stores looking for the best combo for the price of the rod I was willing to spend. Why can’t I just simply pick up the rod, walk to the checkout and pay for it? Do I have a mental issue? Do most anglers go through this? Or am I just a cheap bassturd?

04-09-09, 07:16 PM	#3
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	bassin's right, no mental issue, I'm sure we've all done it. Butdo what you said. don't even grab your rod and go look at other tackle. Go to the store, grab the rod you want, and walk to the checkout. If you want to, come to the BPS here and buy a couple rod for me... ya know, to practice. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

04-09-09, 08:05 PM	#4
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	hhhhuuuuuummmmm thinks the bait monkey is holding strongly to this one. lol. i hear ya pal for real. after you have had enough of these "cheap" combos and you aer really ready to get serious, you'll get that better rod instead of the combos buddy. i too look at the combos. but i have enough of those thrown in the trash. now if i can just save up for the REALLY good rods instead of buying tackle and bait,lmao. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

04-12-09, 04:04 AM	#6
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Never bought a combo. Although some of the ones BPS and Cabelas sell are good. Take Bamas advice and buy the good rod. Take care of it and it will serve you very well over the life of a cheaper combo. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

04-12-09, 07:26 AM	#7
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	No, it is a mental issue. Just cause most of us are insane doesn't render that insanity unimportant. If you know what you need to be doing, do it. Go get a rod and be done. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

04-09-09, 06:46 PM	#2
BassinID BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Too far from largemouth, Idaho Posts: 672	No mental issue, its just a great marketing ploy. I have just told myself that they are all crap, this is probably not the case, but if I think that way I usually just pass them by and don't have to worry about regretting it in a week.

04-09-09, 10:30 PM	#5
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	You should see me try to pick out socks.

04-14-09, 10:36 PM	#9
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Thanks Mallen, I'll keep that in mind, lol.

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