I certainly wasn't arguing the merits of "cheap" equiptment...I have
some of the best at my disposal. I just often wonder where we cross the
line in technology, at what point does it become so slight of an
advantage as to be insignificant for the extra dollar?
I agree about the advantages cited in my example...except I am not sure
anyone will cover "twice" the water I do if we are fishing from the same
boat

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JK