Super User Felix77 Posted March 13, 2014 Super User Posted March 13, 2014 Every club has their "rules" or recommendations on boater/non-boater expenses. We have hashed that out in other threads. I'm not trying to rehash that topic but get some feedback on how you try to save money during your tournament season. Some examples that I can come up. 1 - Commute up together. Boater/Partner. Try and meet up someplace central and drive up together. Split all expenses to/from. 2 - Share a hotel room. Generally one room could hold 2. If cots are allowed even 3. 3 - Camp out instead of hotel. Some events are near campsites which are much less expensive to reserve than a hotel. any others you can think of ... Quote
dam0007 Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Share working baits if it's a team tourney. 1 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted March 17, 2014 Super User Posted March 17, 2014 Stay away from Casinos, Gentlemen's clubs and Bars.........Don't ask me about how I know that one 5 Quote
Super User Felix77 Posted March 17, 2014 Author Super User Posted March 17, 2014 Stay away from Casinos, Gentlemen's clubs and Bars.........Don't ask me about how I know that one LMAO ... Sounds like that makes for a long, hung-over tournament the next morning. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted March 17, 2014 Global Moderator Posted March 17, 2014 Bring lunch or snaks from home, instead of picking up some over priced, packaged junk food or sandwhiches from a gas station. Mike 1 Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted March 21, 2014 Super User Posted March 21, 2014 Simply stated, WIN. That'll offset all those expenses haha. One of the tips I've heard is to not fill you boat tanks up until you get there because hauling that weight will reduce fuel economy. Make sure tires are properly inflated. Pull the boat without a cover on if weather permits. Even the best fitting covers have a bit of a parachute effect. Otherwise, bring your own food and look around for the best deals on hotel or campground. A lot of times it's cheaper to stay a little ways away from the lake because the hotels close will generally have an inflated rate. Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted March 22, 2014 Super User Posted March 22, 2014 Don't think you need every new toy that comes on the market, or the highest priced equipment. There are a lot of good equipment for decent prices now with all of the competition. You need baits for the situations that you will encounter but that doesn't mean you need a ton of baits. Also, take care of your gear so it last. Don't abuse it and do proper maintenance. Quote
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