If your family is provided for first. You thank and pray to God regularly praise his grace your good. Everyone has a vice to spend extra cash!!!! Fishing is a fulfilling activity!! If your not running women and shorting your family and God i say go ahead!!! I have seen a bunch of men buy boats and trucks they can't afford. Their family is doing without for the greed. As long as you can afford the high end gear congratulations and enjoy!!!! I got a brand new Abu Garcia Mcx i bought in black Friday 2016. I have not used it because I have never thought I deserved such a lavish reel. I just bought a matching rod this black friday. I plan on using both this spring. Good luck in your fishing!!