The cost of fishing?

[Tara-senko]

8 minutes ago, JustJames said:

I'm trying not to loose any lure or plastic, every time I lost one or two, I end up bought 10 or more. Talking about cheap hobby, huh.

Yes I make myself leave most my $ at home before gearing up. And my friends don't get why they don't get to throw my 12$ crankbaits 

[Tara-senko]

On 10/21/2017 at 7:46 PM, reason said:

I don't consider $ spent on booze, cigars and hookers wasted. Eye of the beholder.

Nothing wrong with that either, I may disagree but this is America. 

[DINK WHISPERER]

We only live once guys. It's an awesome hobby, spend as much as you can comfortably afford! 

[Angry John]

What really kills it are all the color options.  I have 10 kvd 1.5 cranks.  Why I just went overboard.  I plan to switch to a 4 color system and keep to it. Hard baits a clear, blugill, shad, and crome.  Soft plastics black blue green pumpkin watermelon and junebug.  Anything more is just overkill

[Rick Howard]

On 10/21/2017 at 8:40 PM, Crappiebasser said:

I figure it's a lot cheaper than the divorce attorney and alimony I would spend if I didn't have fishing to get me out of the house. 

 

I have really gotten over the bait monkey the last couple years. I don't feel the need to have the latest and greatest rods and reels anymore. I went to BPS a few weeks ago and bought just 1 crankbait to replace one I lost. There was a time that would have been at least a $200 trip.

LOL My ex-wife once said "maybe you shouldn't fish so much".  She's my ex-wife.

[Bankbeater]

How much is rest, relaxation, and getting away from it all for a little while worth?