*Hootie

I agree with this line of thinking when it comes to rods and reels, but not necessarily lures. A treble hooked bait doesn't resist snagging just because you paid $15.00 or $20.00 for it. Hootie

And I agree with this post 110%. Hootie

My wife tells me I just like to argue, or start arguments. I'm just a grumpy old man, (hey, that would be a great title for a movie). But, understand, I never mean to offend anyone. If I do, yell at me, LIKE THIS!!!!!!........lol Hootie

HEY, c'mon in!! Hootie

Excellent idea!!

What a bunch of great posts. I obviously am not alone in believing you don't have to go broke to enjoy fishing. Granted, I can, and do on ocassion go a litlle crazy on my puchases now. I am retired and comfortable. But when I was younger, and the kids were at home, fishing tackle was at the bottom of the list. And as far as a lure lasting a lifetime, well, I hope I live longer than that. And YES, if you are afraid to cast a bait into where the fish are, what good is it....hmmm.... Second thought, maybe that lure will last a lifetime...lol Hootie

Hey Rhino, I'm the same, retired and loving it. Can pretty much buy what ever I want now, and pretty much do...lol.. But since I work part time at BPS, {a day here and there} I still pick up now and then some of our BPS baits, discount ya know. Hey, checked your profile. Somebody a couple years older than me for a change. Ya made me feel like a kid again guy. Thanks a bunch!...... no offense by the way......lol Hootie

Actually you must be reading my mind. The past few days I've been telling myself, you've got to get a lure retriever before fishing season starts. Even at $2.00 a lure, it adds up. For the record, I do have and fish a lot of high end expensive baits. I was just having a little fun with jhoffman. Hope I didn't make him mad..... Hootie

None was requested......lol Hootie

There ya go. You said it much better than I did. The lake I fish has lots of snags. I go knowing I'm going to lose a few baits. Just makes me feel better knowing it was a $2.00 bait and not a $15.00 bait. Hootie Thank you

I bought Yozuri on your reccomendation LMG. Been using it since last summer. Great line. Hootie

Caught my first bass on a black hula popper. Hootie

You would be surprised at how many companies will give you a hat or T shirt just for politely asking and a positive comment on one of their products that you ACTUALLY use. I have a closet full. email.......what a wonderful tool. Hootie

I guess, the same reason you use a $10.00 spinnerbait, when a $3.00 one will work just fine. The bank, you know.......lol Hootie

So in your opinion, it runs like garbage. It catches fish. What is the ultimate goal? What am I missing? Is it supposed to maybe, make my breakfast also? Hootie

A $15.00 lures can last a lifetime. I know because I have a few living on the bottom of the lake I fish. That's why I decided, if I am going to build an underwater fishin lure community, I will do it with $3.00 lures. I also find I catch just as many bass on my $3.99 BPS Lazer eye spinnerbaits as I did on my $7.49 Strike King spinnerbaits. How much of it is necessity, and how much is just, "look at me"........ Hootie

That's right, wouldn't want to downgrade a Lews like that.......gotcha gotcha gotchaaa.....lol Hootie

Chunks for me. Hootie

Rub it in, I'm sitting here looking out the window at about 4" of snow. Going down to 16 degrees tonight.... brrrrr. Hootie

In this price range, I'll take the Dobyns Savvy. Hootie

Never give up what you're so good at.........just kidding,.... Just kidding.....lol Hootie

Patients is what a doctor has. Patience is what you need for fishing....lol Hootie

Right back at ya BASSHUNTER1961. Wide awake this morning, feeling great, no hangover, gave up that lifestyle about 35 yrs. ago. Looking forward to a new fishing season. Have a Great Day, and a Great Year!!! Hootie

or as Kermit the frog says, "time is fun when you're having flies". Hootie

1 rod per 1 rod, 1 reel per 1 reel. Hootie