I think the the magnum stuff is part of the attitude that higher/faster/farther/bigger has to be better. Not sure if that's an inherently American attitude, but it seems to be prevalent here. Golf club and ball advertising is all about it; not much is said about the fact that a 10' putt or a well-placed pitch shot counts one stroke just as does a 300 yard drive. Same with fishing; the new rod and line manufacturers seem to be all about casting distance; feel and delicacy are secondary mentions, if at all. But then, I never wanted a muscle car either, so what do I know?
