Super User Senko lover Posted January 8, 2015 Super User Posted January 8, 2015 I made it in and out of Bass Pro Shops today without spending a cent!!! It took considerable self control. I had a lot of fun comparing weights of rods. I've already looked at all the lures, but I was pretty fascinated by the rods. For instance, the G. Loomis GL2 rods actually felt chunky compared to the lightest bass rods there, the Carbonlite and the Diawa Lexa. The Duckett Ghost was a close third. And here I thought that the G. Loomis' were the lightest rods on the market..... Had a blast. 1 Quote
Super User Sam Posted January 8, 2015 Super User Posted January 8, 2015 Lets get this straight. You got up; got dressed; got in the car; drove to BPS; got out of the car; walked across the parking lot; entered the store; walked around; played with the rods; checked all the baits; and you did not buy anything? The Bait Monkey is greatly disappointed. You have to start doing better than that. 7 Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted January 8, 2015 Author Super User Posted January 8, 2015 Lets get this straight. You got up; got dressed; got in the car; drove to BPS; got out of the car; walked across the parking lot; entered the store; walked around; played with the rods; checked all the baits; and you did not buy anything? The Bait Monkey is greatly disappointed. You have to start doing better than that. Well I have a guy in my church who's giving me baits at 1/3 the price, so I really couldn't justify getting anything new. I'm having to pay for college in a few years, so any (*ahem* most) extra money I have gets tucked away. Quote
Super User everythingthatswims Posted January 8, 2015 Super User Posted January 8, 2015 You may want to schedule an appointment with a psychoanalyst...Just to be safe, of course. 4 Quote
Logan S Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 I'm having to pay for college in a few years, so any (*ahem* most) extra money I have gets tucked away. Smart man, keep at it! It's a rare occasion when I make it out of a BPS without buying anything...Just when you think you've escaped, you run into the beef jerky displays guarding the exits! 2 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 8, 2015 Super User Posted January 8, 2015 I'm watching you ~ A-Jay 6 Quote
RSM789 Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 My guess is that if you left without spending a cent, you are either a shoplifter or were escorted out... 6 Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted January 8, 2015 Author Super User Posted January 8, 2015 I didn't go with the intention of buying, I went with the intention of looking/feeling. If I were to buy something, I'd snag some online sales and head to TW, which I way prefer over Bass Pro. Besides, it's not like I didn't want to, I just told myself I didn't need more. And, what I did today also helped make decisions for future online orders. So don't judge, folks . Believe me, I have the bait money syndrome too. Quote
JDJ Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 There's that "need" word again! You NEED to WANT more of the bait monkey!! Quote
Super User gulfcaptain Posted January 8, 2015 Super User Posted January 8, 2015 There's no room for quiters here. You need to go back tomorrow and buy something. We don't window shop baits, we buy uncontrolably and regret later causing us to Cup of Noodles because we spent the grocery money. Please update us on your bait purchases made from your return trip tomorrow. 1 Quote
Super User gardnerjigman Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 Smart man, keep at it! It's a rare occasion when I make it out of a BPS without buying anything...Just when you think you've escaped, you run into the beef jerky displays guarding the exits! Or the box of moon pies! Lol 2 Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted January 9, 2015 Author Super User Posted January 9, 2015 Or the box of moon pies! Lol My Dad did get some of those for us, now that you mention it....... Quote
RSM789 Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 I didn't go with the intention of buying, I went with the intention of looking/feeling. If I were to buy something, I'd snag some online sales and head to TW, which I way prefer over Bass Pro. Besides, it's not like I didn't want to, I just told myself I didn't need more. And, what I did today also helped make decisions for future online orders. So don't judge, folks . Believe me, I have the bait money syndrome too. Oh Ok, so you were escorted out. Stripping off all your clothes and rolling around nekkid in the bargain bait bin will lead to that... Quote
Super User DogBone_384 Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 Congratulations! I wish my wife had that kind of discipline when she goes shopping.... Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 Great self control! 1 Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 College < fishing. Get your prioritys straight man... 4 Quote
MassBass Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Did you feel up the Quantum EXO PT? I am happy with it even tho I broke one, got a warranted replacement. Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted January 9, 2015 Author Super User Posted January 9, 2015 Did you feel up the Quantum EXO PT? I am happy with it even tho I broke one, got a warranted replacement. Nope, they don't have most expensive rods out and I didn't check to see if they had it somewhere behind the shelf. Quote
RSM789 Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Nope, they don't have most expensive rods out and I didn't check to see if they had it somewhere behind the shelf. Plus it is difficult to hold a rod while handcuffed & being perp-walked out of the store... 1 Quote
5 Dollar Fishing Game Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Lets get this straight. You got up; got dressed; got in the car; drove to BPS; got out of the car; walked across the parking lot; entered the store; walked around; played with the rods; checked all the baits; and you did not buy anything? The Bait Monkey is greatly disappointed. You have to start doing better than that. +1 Quote
EmersonFish Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 I've done that before. I don't call it self-control; I call it being broke. 2 Quote
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