A buddy of mine always tells the wife, it cost $20. bucks. Could be a fly rod, bottle of scotch, or shoes. It's all $20 bucks, and he has been married for several decades. My little firecracker won't go for that, but when we have some extra $$ around she is very understanding. (YEAH!!!) I bought her a beauty of a G Loomis and she has never used it. No complaint for that one. Have my 5,6 8, and 10 wt, but could use a 3wt, just not yet.