Arklier..... the price tag doesn't catch the fish, so use what pleases you and I'll use what pleases me. Frankly I get a kick out of outfishing the $500/lb guys, but then if I could afford it without feeling guilty, maybe I would have the best. One thing about it....the fish I catch fight just as hard and taste just as good. Fishing to me is ALL about fun....if and when it becomes something other than that, I'll find something else to do.