I would say the value to you as an infavidual depends on the amount you fish and your general interest in fishing gear. To me, it's completely worth it, I don't regret spending money on any of my rods. I love my gear and get a ton of enjoyment out of using it, but there's a sort of collection element to it, it's value to me isn't completely held in the performance of the gear. If you can recognize that you like a lighter rod I would say you would likely appreciate and get a lot of value of higher end rods, I'd recommend you try one and decide its worth for yourself.
Also the St. Croix Eyecon series or the Fenwick Elite Techs are better walleye rods as they are more technique specific as well as for a cheaper price but that's just my opinion.
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