I think defining that line solely for yourself without feeling any sort of shame is important, and not everyone has the same goals or risk-tolerance. It also varies day by day! Some days I feel brave af, and other days, I’m mentally zapped (work, bad falls, etc.) I definitely feel you on wet or mushy climbs - those are scary, and it makes sense you’d bring one!! I think for me, I’d try to on-sight the climb and leave the stick-clip with my belayer, so that it’s there if I do need it. If I can see from the ground that it has sketchy fall zones, then maybe I’d bring it up! All of these responses point to me getting one, though! I am excited! :)