lol true
But I think I make a fair point. catching a bream on a new stradic is the same as on a new stella. only really worth buying a $1000 reel from a practical point of view is if the $300 doesn't perform and isn't fun to fish with.
Im all for buying the very best gear you can afford though. I went through the process 2 years ago of replacing all of my old crappy gear with mid-top range stuff.
The difference between a $100 reel and a $300 reel is significant I find. The difference between a $300 reel and a $1000 only really becomes apparent when you hook something that nearly pulls your arms out.