This quote on another forum in a thread about the merits or otherwise of expensive tackle made me laugh
"Do I like using nice equipment? Hell yes, but anyone with a more expensive rod or reel than MINE is a pompous ass. Clear and simple. "
My humble opinion is I do not belive that a £300 rod is twice as good as a £150 rod , nor will it catch you more fish , but if you can afford it and it makes you happy then why the hell not
just don't let SWMBO find out
Jim