In reply to Post #74
Fair enough buddy, as I say I do see a lot of people saying it, just been very fortunate by the looks of it!

Back to the original topic: the 80/20 rule is always quite an interesting theory.

It can be applied to many things.

In reply to Post #78
What's the 80/20 thingmebob

In reply to Post #1
I am a bit of a sucker for tackle but pretty much only ever buy second hand.
On a slight tangent the buy the best in tackle is so true, but also you need to avoid the ‘matching' trap. If the best rod hold-all is Korum but the best rucksack is Cotswold, that is the new way for me. That way if something develops you are not a slave to pattern or brand. There are some shocking examples of quality in most tackle companies portfolios, along with gems.
I now have the very best bits that has taken me years to assemble, but it does mean upgrades or forced replacements mean I look just at a single item, not if it ‘fits'.

The other reason I like 2nd hand is that I use my gear, so don't need boxes, I want someone else to road test it and also I'm too tight that when I see it on offer for 50% of original price I'd be upset.

In reply to Post #79
What's the 80/20 thingmebob

I look at it like this, QUALITY OVER QUANTITY, Less is more.

Research shows that people use JUST 20% of what they own 80% of the time.

The rest of the stuff takes up space, mostly untouched.
Consider the things in your home, the clothes on your body, and even what you take in your rucksack fishing

In reply to Post #81
Good post,Scaley..thats what I mean as well...

Generally speaking..

Less is more,its also mental freedom away from the constraints of owning things ..

Things,are nice to have..but not as important as people or the countryside /environment..

We all need the basics in life, and in angling ,to be able to actually fish..but some of the stuff being peddled now has little to do with fishing ,it's just consumerism..

Each to their own,but ive seen the light bulb moment..like a few others ..I'm looking for quality ,longevity and the fact it will actually be used ...for its intended purpose..

I know a minimalist ,makes me look like Johnson Ross,when he's out doesn't take much etc,at home it's a whole different ball game ,....lots and lots,and lots..of 'stuff'..

I only have just three carp rods ,that's all I need or want..coupla course rods,swingtipping etc,Tenkara stuff..bivvy ,bedchair..thats it,its all well used,but looked after..if it breaks or damaged then that's different..

Same with clothes,went through my clothes ,recently only wear the same stuff over n over..

I just find the whole subject fascinating..

In reply to Post #82
I know a minimalist , makes me look like Johnson Ross

That made me laugh Wandle

In reply to Post #83
I have my moments..😄

I don't have masses of gear, but what I do have is good quality stuff and I do lots of research beforehand to make sure I try to get the decision right before I buy it. I do like nice things.

I still have all my match fishing gear. All top of the range stuff, but from the 90s and 2000s. So now dated and worth a fraction of what I paid for it back then.

If everyone followed the 80/20 rule most tackle shops would go bust.