In the previous issue of SA Angler I explained my firm belief that fishing tackle buyers have never been better off than they are right now in terms of the “bang” they get for their bucks, especially when buying decent quality budget to mid-priced gear. To illustrate my point, I looked at a couple of very economical light spinning outfits from Shimano and expressed my opinion that —on the basis of what they cost in “real” terms (as in the number of hours worked to earn their purchase price) —we’ve honestly never had it so good. But what about more expensive “premium” tackle? What do you get when you pay twice and even three or four times more for a reel or a rod, and is all that extra outlay honestly worth it?
Starlo reckons mid-priced gear is better now than it has ever been.