SA's new "Magnitude"?I try not to post too many whining posts, but I don't recall seeing a price jump like this for a fly line...
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And here I was just getting used to $99 as being the standard for "top of the line" lines...
no it's a new line of saltwater fly lines from a major companyDamn, I hope that is for a head and wallet full of tips. Makes the Gaelforce lines seem like a bargain.
Damnno it's a new line of saltwater fly lines from a major company
I agree. But—It does seem sort of upside down to think that you could very legitimately be fishing a rod that costs less than your line. Especially since pretty much all lines do wear out with normal use but unless you do something goofy a rod could last pretty much forever.I will give one counterpoint, knowing what goes in to making lines: After working in that world, I don't think lines are as over-priced as people think.
That, and I consider a fly line to be the most critical part of the entire fly fishing kit. Matters way more than the rod, reel, and yes...even backing, for just about any fishery.
Oh definitely. For a "consumable," it hurtsI agree. But—It does seem sort of upside down to think that you could very legitimately be fishing a rod that costs less than your line. Especially since pretty much all lines do wear out with normal use but unless you do something goofy a rod could last pretty much forever.
You’ll have 8 by years endFunny that you posted this. I was just looking at this line last night and telling my wife a new line is now up to $180. lol
I saw this the other day and started to write this exact post and got distracted.I try not to post too many whining posts, but I don't recall seeing a price jump like this for a fly line...
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And here I was just getting used to $99 as being the standard for "top of the line" lines...
yes, that.Oh definitely. For a "consumable," it hurts
wait, I thought I already WAS paying a premium for hooks being that I almost only use Ahrex and Gami's exclusively for my streamers.Wait till the hook guys realize we don't catch anything without them