Avoiding Buyer’s Remorse: Thoughts On Your Next Fly Rod
Here’s hoping that the next fly rod you purchase is an absolute gem.
By Todd Tanner
Back in the 1980s, Sy Syms, the founder of the off-price clothing retailer SYMS, ran a series of television commercials featuring the company’s longtime motto: “an educated consumer is our best customer.”
While I was never crazy about the term “consumer,” which reeked of unconsidered implications, it was hard not to agree with the overall sentiment. When it comes time to make a major purchase, those of us who take the time to educate ourselves tend to make better decisions than those of us who act impulsively.
With that truism in mind, here are a few thoughts that might prove worthwhile the next time you’re thinking about buying a fly rod.
