I'm with you 100% ddave. I cannot understand why the fly fishing world (on this forum anyway) seems transfixed with what other people have. I couldn't give a damn what anyone else fishes with, so long as they enjoy it and treat the resource (the fish and habitat) properly.

I have posted several times that I'm ****** off with others having a go at people who buy expensive gear (it's never the other way round you'll notice...). I work hard for my money and will spend it how I choose, same as everyone else. Full stop.