How Is This Economy Affecting Your Fishing?

[uptonfish]

No man, I was just taken back that someone can't live comfortably on 14k/mo. without also running their credit cards to the limit.

Maybe I'm jealous, does that piss YOU off?

[uptonfish]

Americans in general have never had their money problems fixed by making more money. Generally we make the same poor decisions making 20K a year as 100K.

[Chief Grey Bear]

Americans in general have never had their money problems fixed by making more money. Generally we make the same poor decisions making 20K a year as 100K.

I sure would like to try it though.

[drew03cmc]

It would be easier with the extra $80k per year, IMO.

[dwiebenga]

Not going to jump on the political grenade, but I hope to bring this back to fishing. Here is a little about me...teacher, stay at home wife, two kiddos, and a small side business. We live modestly. I pay close attention to the economy because I worry about our ability to maintain the life we have chosen for our family.

Here is how I have adjusted my fishing. I have cut down my buying of tackle to only resupplying baits that I use all the time. For example, I have sold a number of crankbaits that I have not used in 2 years. I have also learned how to get the most out of my lines by using backing for flourocarbon so that I am not using as much on a reel. I also do much of my shopping when online tackle dealers have their 20-25% sale on the entire store. My fishing partner and I will often times split $50 order because we can get it tax and shipping free. We have also started making our own spinner baits and buying plastics in bulk when available.

I still fish at least once a week from February-December. We have just been smarter about our expenses. I hope this can turn the topic to a helpful post for those looking for ways to cut cost and still enjoy the passion of fishing.

We are buying smarter and trying to fish smarter!

Best Wishes

Dave

[fishinwrench]

Oh man, I'm betting that building spinnerbaits is not Dave Ramsey approved. Prolly about as economical as tying flys.

It takes me $4000 worth of fly tying material to whip up $50 worth of flys.

[Chief Grey Bear]

We live modestly. I pay close attention to the economy because I worry about our ability to maintain the life we have chosen for our family.

Just me, but those two sentences just don't seem to go together. LOL.

Here is how I have adjusted my fishing. I have cut down my buying of tackle to only resupplying baits that I use all the time. For example, I have sold a number of crankbaits that I have not used in 2 years. I have also learned how to get the most out of my lines by using backing for flourocarbon so that I am not using as much on a reel. I also do much of my shopping when online tackle dealers have their 20-25% sale on the entire store. My fishing partner and I will often times split $50 order because we can get it tax and shipping free. We have also started making our own spinner baits and buying plastics in bulk when available.

I am sure your local dealer and school district thanks you for speading the wealth.

I still fish at least once a week from February-December. We have just been smarter about our expenses. I hope this can turn the topic to a helpful post for those looking for ways to cut cost and still enjoy the passion of fishing.

I totally understand what you are saying. But when the money stops flowing, we get what we have now.

[uptonfish]

I sure would like to try it though.

[uptonfish]

Me too. Me too.

[dwiebenga]

Grey Bear,

I don't have a local deal unfortunately unless it is BPS or Wal-Mart. Also, your not in my house, so don't judge my life. I meant for my post to be some ideas for guys looking to save some money and fish too. Not a political statement. You seem more interested in ranting politically then helping fisherman out with ideas. Just to let you know, I will not respond or be drawn into a political debate surrounding one of my favorite past times. Good Day to you sir.