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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: kosanin kosher salt on February 12, 2008, 10:31:21 PM

Title: how much money do you spend on fishing gear each year? poll
Post by: kosanin kosher salt on February 12, 2008, 10:31:21 PM
some notable things i bought this from last spring was a sage launch6wt., a calcutta, and about 200 bluefox spinners (they were on a crazy sale)
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Post by: bentrod on February 12, 2008, 10:49:31 PM
Throw in the money spent on trips and I'd really be in trouble if the wife finds out :o
BTW, If you're serious about spinner fishing, do like I do.  Make your own.  You'll get a better product at a fraction of the cost. 
Most notable item this year is the 80 lb. thrust, 24 volt minn kota terrova with auto pilot and co pilot. 
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Post by: DionJL on February 13, 2008, 12:32:51 PM
I think the way you divided the $ catagories is a little silly. I'm sure there are a lot of people that spend 1-5k and 5-10K but definitely not many that spent a million.
Title: Re: how much money do you spend on fishing gear each year? poll
Post by: kosanin kosher salt on February 13, 2008, 02:06:00 PM
i shouldve put something like 1-3k then 3-10k , but really what fishing gear do people buy for anything over a thousand bucks, do people switch up theyre setup each 2nd month?????or buy gold hooks,whats the point adding another sage or g-loomis to your 20rod selection? but then if you got the money.......   why not
Title: Re: how much money do you spend on fishing gear each year? poll
Post by: DionJL on February 13, 2008, 04:52:07 PM
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but then if you got the money.......   why not

Exactly my point. You seem to be doing a minor demographic study on the members of the board. Wouldn't it be more accurate to have categories to cater to all members rather then just the frugal ones?

I easily spent $800-1000 on gas alone for fishing trips. Not to mention tire patch kits etc. If you strickly speaking of gear purchased at Tackle stores you should specify that. I personally spend a lot just in tackle stores. Not including rods and reels, i've probably spent about $1000 in the past year on small items like hooks, swivels, line, flies, fly tying material, lures, etc. And on top of that I bought new waders, boots, centrepin rod and islander reel to match, diawa luna 300, a small pram, fish finder....Then again, there isn't any type of fishing i don't do or try.
Title: Re: how much money do you spend on fishing gear each year? poll
Post by: younggun on February 13, 2008, 06:05:41 PM
I dont buy major stuff usually, havent got new waders or boots, rods or reels, vests. On little stuff i spend close to $500 a year. Any bill $10 and over gets delivered to a fishing store. (or Nat's Pizza  ;D) 
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Post by: Derp on February 13, 2008, 09:34:17 PM
wow! alot of millionaires on this forum
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Post by: firstlight on February 13, 2008, 10:28:28 PM
This was a pretty light year for me as i never made any big purchases.
300-600 bracket.
I can see an expensive year in the near future though as the waders,coat and boots need replacing.
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Post by: Rodney on February 13, 2008, 10:35:37 PM
wow! alot of millionaires on this forum

No, a lot of poor single men with lots of fishing gear on this forum. ;)
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Post by: kellya on February 14, 2008, 09:20:35 PM
2000-3000$ funny how that works to about 90% of my lazy teen income
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Post by: fishing4salmon on February 16, 2008, 12:24:38 AM
2007 was my first year salmon fishing. I spend so much!!

$300 wader
$200 reel
$500(3 sucky rods)
$525 rod
$200 jacket
$150 vest
$80 boot
$1000 rest of the gear
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Post by: Colorado Grinner on February 16, 2008, 10:01:37 AM



Nice choice of numbers !!  I think its better off I don't know exactly how much! That goes for my wife as well !!   ;) ;)
Title: Re: how much money do you spend on fishing gear each year? poll
Post by: kosanin kosher salt on February 16, 2008, 07:33:57 PM
2007 was my first year salmon fishing. I spend so much!!

$300 wader
$200 reel
$500(3 sucky rods)
$525 rod
$200 jacket
$150 vest
$80 boot
$1000 rest of the gear


wow thats amazing your spending that much for your first year.(and its definatly the smartest thing if your going to stick with fishing) i remember my first year i tried to be mr.cheapo , but if you stick with fishing you know thats just not going to work.
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Post by: tyee slayer on February 17, 2008, 09:15:31 PM
....school eats up waaayyy to much money  :(