I understand what you are saying Brandon.
The thing i like most about this site is the more specific style of fishing combined with active members that have had the chance to use a wide range of gear that is made for popping and jigging.
As you say Brandon opinions offered on this site are just that, personal opinions and shouldn't be taken as gospel.
I find the site very useful for finding out information on gear to use and it offers me a great guide in selecting gear for myself, especially when I am unable to see the gear in my local tackle store!
Stephen, perhaps you should come down to the central coast for a fish
the weather is perfect here at the moment