This is getting CRAZY and EXPENSIVE!!! My number of DEDICATED RIGS FOR "ALL SEASONS" assembled in the boat and ready to throw has now reached "10" . . . Please tell me where I'm going wrong . . .

[Old plug]

2 hours ago, mixermarkb said:

Old Plug, you might consider trying one of the new high modulus rods. Whatever your favorite technique is, worming if I remember right- try a Falcon Cara or Loomis IMX or better, or one of the high end lews rods, with a modern low profile, light weight bait caster. It would be expensive, but you might find it worth it. The light weight and casting efficiency may prolong your time on the water, and your recovery the next day. My business partner's 74 year old dad has invested in a few choice high end combos, just because he found he could fish more hours without pain when he picked up some of our gear. It's a gross amount of money to spend on fishing, but if it doubles time in the water doing what you love without pain, it's a wise investment.

respectfully,

mark 

I flip and pitch 90 percent of the time. iNhave a couple reels incthe $100 range. Yep I like both worms and jigs. Do not even own a a bait anymore that causes any resistnce any larger than a small wilggle wart. 

[mixermarkb]

I think you would be shocked at what a rod like a Falcon Cara T7 finesse jig special would feel like after a few hours, even compared to your cherrywood rods, which by the way are among the best value in rods I've seen. Even when it's down to ounces, a third less weight and better balance makes all the difference in the world. I'm not a rod salesman, I don't have any skin in the game, but I don't know of very many people who have fished with a high modulus rod and gone back the other way for worms and jigs. 

And may I also say thank you for being a contributing member to this board, and wish you many more hours and many more fish caught. I'm 41, and can only hope to still be enjoying fishing in another 30+ years! 

[mjk86]

19 hours ago, Old plug said:

Glad to see your wife and family has a lot of bearing on your fishing and spending. I have known the placing of fishing above 

family and budget to destroy a few families. 

Of course, but I am more fortunate than most in that my wife and son also enjoy outdoors.  I'm also fortunate that I have the means to be able to have a boat and lots of fishing gear in addition to living costs.  Many folks (most in fact)  that I know do not have that same luxury.  My friends that fish have one or two rod not reel combos from walmart. Until I saw this forum I had no idea that boats we're 50 grand and rod and reel combos were a thousand bucks.  I never realized people had that much money to spend on that stuff lol.

[mixermarkb]

I was single well into my mid 30's, built up most of my gear then. Priorities have definitely changed with marriage and kids. One thing that helped me with my fishing gear addiction was not having any other addictions. It's amazing what cigarettes and alcohol can cost if you add up all the money spent in a month! Same with fast food and other eating out, we all have wats we spend money not so wisely at times-

[Old plug]

1 hour ago, mjk86 said:

Of course, but I am more fortunate than most in that my wife and son also enjoy outdoors.  I'm also fortunate that I have the means to be able to have a boat and lots of fishing gear in addition to living costs.  Many folks (most in fact)  that I know do not have that same luxury.  My friends that fish have one or two rod not reel combos from walmart. Until I saw this forum I had no idea that boats we're 50 grand and rod and reel combos were a thousand bucks.  I never realized people had that much money to spend on that stuff lol.

MJK----- Well then count your blessings. Fish when you can and enjoy it for what it is. While you can. 

 

9 hours ago, mixermarkb said:

I think you would be shocked at what a rod like a Falcon Cara T7 finesse jig special would feel like after a few hours, even compared to your cherrywood rods, which by the way are among the best value in rods I've seen. Even when it's down to ounces, a third less weight and better balance makes all the difference in the world. I'm not a rod salesman, I don't have any skin in the game, but I don't know of very many people who have fished with a high modulus rod and gone back the other way for worms and jigs. 

And may I also say thank you for being a contributing member to this board, and wish you many more hours and many more fish caught. I'm 41, and can only hope to still be enjoying fishing in another 30+ years! 

MARK------ I will check into it. I have a friend that owns a upscale gift shop and tackle store. Mostly rod amd reel repair. Not as much tackle anymore. The box stores and on line stores and online outfits make it very hard for him to carry a big inventory. i will talk to him about it. I do not think he carries Falcon but it would not surprise me if he has some around. He is a collector of reels and lures. One of the top If not the top one in the nation. 

[Quillback]

46 minutes ago, mixermarkb said:

I was single well into my mid 30's, built up most of my gear then. Priorities have definitely changed with marriage and kids. One thing that helped me with my fishing gear addiction was not having any other addictions. It's amazing what cigarettes and alcohol can cost if you add up all the money spent in a month! Same with fast food and other eating out, we all have wats we spend money not so wisely at times-

17 hours ago, Jim Elam said:

Man I thought I was way overboard.  Thanks fellas...ammo for the next rod/reel negotiation with mamma.  You boys know how to make a guy look good!

I think if you look at the demographics of this site, it's mostly people who are 40 and up, and have reached a point in their lives where they can be a little indulgent in their tackle and boat buying.  I didn't have a boat with an outboard or a trolling motor until I was 35.  Didn't really need one fishing the small lakes and ponds in the northeast, paddle power worked fine.  But now that I'm older, I sure do like having that big outboard to move me around, and love that trolling motor.

[Sore Thumbs]

1 hour ago, Quillback said:

I think if you look at the demographics of this site, it's mostly people who are 40 and up, and have reached a point in their lives where they can be a little indulgent in their tackle and boat buying.  I didn't have a boat with an outboard or a trolling motor until I was 35.  Didn't really need one fishing the small lakes and ponds in the northeast, paddle power worked fine.  But now that I'm older, I sure do like having that big outboard to move me around, and love that trolling motor.

I'm with ya. I bought my first boat around the same age. Upgraded once. Went from a 91 Ranger 492v to an 07 Skeeter 20i. It now has 210 hrs on it. I don't see a need to buy another one for a long time. I would much rather upgrade electronics,add power poles etc...

[crazy4fishin]

After reading this thread I was in the garage and I noticed that I have about a dozen + rods with no reels and a "few" misc reels that need rods. That is in addition to what I carry in the boat! 

While I do like the nice stuff I try to wait for sales or buy off the boards - so far that has worked well for me and my paypal account 

My wife likes to fish also - not as fanatical as me though....she has 2 rods / reels. but the biggest darn tackle box! She is one of those if it looks good to her the fish must like it....glad I am not that way 

C4F

[Rodmaker]

On ‎1‎/‎24‎/‎2016 at 9:48 AM, Sore Thumbs said:

I'm with ya. I bought my first boat around the same age. Upgraded once. Went from a 91 Ranger 492v to an 07 Skeeter 20i. It now has 210 hrs on it. I don't see a need to buy another one for a long time. I would much rather upgrade electronics,add power poles etc...

I never understood what good power poles are on table rock.

[Hunter53]

22 minutes ago, Rodmaker said:

I never understood what good power poles are on table rock.

If I lived on TR I would not have them. Up here however I use them all the time.