brewu24 Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 I know you all have talked about these rising gas prices but it is rediculous to say the least. My dad loves to fish and goes all the time and i wish i could fish like him b/c i absolutely love fishing and going with him but i just can't afford to go...IT SUCKS!!! Quote
J-Boogie Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 I know the pain man i havent had the tracker out once this yr. I always tagg along with my fishing partner. Times are tough Quote
garry77 Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 A friend and I take turns every other weekend.One time we take his truck and boat then the next time mine.And if I have a little extra on the in-between weekends I go to a local TM only lake. It's bad when you try to get a little overtime during the work week to fish the weekend,lol. Quote
Super User Sam Posted June 25, 2008 Super User Posted June 25, 2008 Look at it this way. First, great memories are worth the price. One day your dad will be gone and having good memories and photos of your fishing adventures is something to cherish and to share with your kids. Second, fishing helps your mental health. You can relax, enjoy the beauty of nature and pit your skills against an animal with a brain the size of a marble. (Guess who wins that battle.) Yes, it is expensive, and yes, you may have to cut back on your outings, but please view your fishing ventures as something you are doing for yourself and your dad. Arn't you and your dad worth the money? Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted June 25, 2008 Super User Posted June 25, 2008 I know you all have talked about these rising gas prices but it is rediculous to say the least. My dad loves to fish and goes all the time and i wish i could fish like him b/c i absolutely love fishing and going with him but i just can't afford to go...IT SUCKS!!! Why , does he charge you ??????????????????????????? WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted June 25, 2008 Super User Posted June 25, 2008 Welcome to the forum. If you were here you would have a back seat anytime you needed it. Quote
rondef Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 I don't get it. Is your dad charging you to go fishing with him? I take my son out fishing all the time and I have never asked him to pay for anything. I even purchase extra lures that I like so he can have some for his tacklebox too. Oh yeah to the forum. Quote
JayDub Posted June 30, 2008 Posted June 30, 2008 Look at it this way. First, great memories are worth the price. One day your dad will be gone and having good memories and photos of your fishing adventures is something to cherish and to share with your kids. Second, fishing helps your mental health. You can relax, enjoy the beauty of nature and pit your skills against an animal with a brain the size of a marble. (Guess who wins that battle.) Yes, it is expensive, and yes, you may have to cut back on your outings, but please view your fishing ventures as something you are doing for yourself and your dad. Arn't you and your dad worth the money? Awesomly said, Sam. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted June 30, 2008 Posted June 30, 2008 I know you all have talked about these rising gas prices but it is rediculous to say the least. My dad loves to fish and goes all the time and i wish i could fish like him b/c i absolutely love fishing and going with him but i just can't afford to go...IT SUCKS!!! Man, do I hear your pain!!! I just took a new job position at UPS, less money, no overtime,a few less hours, all in the same month that I traded my 4cyl jetta in for a 4runner,lol. So now, I'm out of work by 11a every day but can only swing the gas to get to the lake 3-4 days/week (weekends included) so instead of fishing 6-7 days like I'm available to, I am fishing 3-5 days. Now that I write it out, maybe I shouldn't complain but sitting at home when you are available to be at the lake still sucks, even if you'll be there tomorrow. Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted June 30, 2008 Super User Posted June 30, 2008 I know you all have talked about these rising gas prices but it is rediculous to say the least. My dad loves to fish and goes all the time and i wish i could fish like him b/c i absolutely love fishing and going with him but i just can't afford to go...IT SUCKS!!! Man, do I hear your pain!!! I just took a new job position at UPS, less money, no overtime,a few less hours, all in the same month that I traded my 4cyl jetta in for a 4runner,lol. So now, I'm out of work by 11a every day but can only swing the gas to get to the lake 3-4 days/week (weekends included) so instead of fishing 6-7 days like I'm available to, I am fishing 3-5 days. Now that I write it out, maybe I shouldn't complain but sitting at home when you are available to be at the lake still sucks, even if you'll be there tomorrow. No feeling sorry for you here. I wish I could fish half that much. Quote
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