"Larry L" wrote

One thing I have found ( I don't do bass very much, so I'm just flappin'
to hear myself talk, here ) is that the 'bass bug taper' LINES are
probably a better upgrade than a new rod,


Indeed, as I think about it ... extra LINES / spools for the rods we already
have can often be a great way to do some 'comfort spending' ... get that 15
minute joy of purchase ... to a real practical advantage. One can open
up at least as many new technique options as a new rod, similar to ( within
a line size or so ) one already owned ...especially in stillwater situations