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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: jetboatjim on February 26, 2007, 02:17:34 PM

Title: How much gear is enough?
Post by: jetboatjim on February 26, 2007, 02:17:34 PM: I'm just wondering if some of you think like me latley, how much gear do we need?
rods ?
reels?
vests?
waders?
and all that other crap that we carry around in our vests that we never use.
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: Fish Assassin on February 26, 2007, 02:51:19 PM: I've got enough gear to open a tackle shop and it's still not enough :)
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: TrophyHunter on February 26, 2007, 02:58:15 PM: Hi my name is Rick and I can't stop buying new gear :'( :'(
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: DionJL on February 26, 2007, 04:58:11 PM: I just bought an islander centrepin yesterday.
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: allwaysfishin on February 26, 2007, 06:04:47 PM: JIM... you of all of us should know.... it's never enough LOL ;D
I went up by 3 reels and a rod just this week 8)
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: Xgolfman on February 26, 2007, 06:28:37 PM: Pin rod #3 tomorrow..
Was debating on a new Mykiss pin reel...but got two now and can't fish um both so went with something I really needed....
a littler weight pin rod...
only one gear rod and reel...
3 fly rods, 4-6-9 wts..
4 fly reels, 4-6 (2) - 9
a few extra spools...
too many vests etc.
could use a back up pair of waders, have some hodgmans but they leak..
couple pairs of wading boots..
Shoot I don't have near the stuff you guys got...I'm a tadpol in a pool of sharks..
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: MERC on February 26, 2007, 06:33:38 PM: Quote from: jetboatjim on February 26, 2007, 02:17:34 PM
I'm just wondering if some of you think like me latley, how much gear do we need?
rods ?
reels?
vests?
waders?
and all that other crap that we carry around in our vests that we never use.

I just need one of your pimp waders with the total bling! Then I would have enough.

Except, I'm planning to get a Campbell pin this summer and then I need a matching rod. Also, got to get another rod for the Okuma pin I haven't sold yet after I upgrade the bearings on it. And, I think it's time to replace the baitcaster with a different one...maybe a Luna or something...and I need a new rod as well.....

Okay, it's never enough! ;D
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: Big Steel on February 26, 2007, 06:35:28 PM: Well, I have 3 drift rods, 4 level winds, 4 fly reels, 2 fly rods, 4 fly lines, 1 spin casting combo. That is it for the actual gear. I have 1 vest that is always way to heavy!! ::), 2 pairs of waders, breathable and neo. 2 Pairs of wading boots and 2 fishing jackets.

But, I will have a sturgeon set up coming hopefully and a fishcat u-boat!! Just have to sell a couple things!! ;D
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: TrophyHunter on February 26, 2007, 06:36:48 PM: Quote from: birdman on February 26, 2007, 06:34:10 PM
Quote from: Xgolfman on February 26, 2007, 06:28:37 PM
Pin rod #3 tomorrow..
Was debating on a new Mykiss pin reel...but got two now and can't fish um both so went with something I really needed....
a littler weight pin rod...
only one gear rod and reel...
3 fly rods, 4-6-9 wts..
4 fly reels, 4-6 (2) - 9
a few extra spools...
too many vests etc.
could use a back up pair of waders, have some hodgmans but they leak..
couple pairs of wading boots..
Shoot I don't have near the stuff you guys got...I'm a tadpol in a pool of sharks..
dude are you rich ;D? You have so much nice stuff

He used to rich before he bought all the new gear :)
TH
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: THE_ROE_SLINGER on February 26, 2007, 07:29:59 PM: Whoa i just counted and we have 27 rods lol...... and If i named all the other stuff I would be here forever
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: jetboatjim on February 26, 2007, 07:38:10 PM: I just cant bring myself to get rid of some this stuff, my wife says lets have a garage sale. :P

I think I need a new vest/rod,reel combo.........I'll teach her
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: Mike D. on February 26, 2007, 07:56:59 PM: Well I have 2 sturgie rods, 3 big penn reels, 2 bar rods, about 4 fly rods/reels/lines, 1 fly rod blank, a soon to be spey set up (this week hopefully), around 5 or so bait casters, calcutta in may, 3 drift rods, 1 center pin, 1 centerpin rod new one come summer, 2 vests, about 3 fly boxes stuffed with fly's, a huge plano box full of stuff, and a few other boxes of "stuff", oh ya and 3 spinning rod set ups....and 2 fishing jackets as well...hopefully a bare kodiak jacket in the spring.....and oh ya I got a pair of bare black water waders too...basically sums it up..........and no mommy and daddy did not buy me everything...well maybe 2 rods and 2 reels ::)

Think the sky will be the limit with me, well basically with everyon, will have a ton to take to our graves ;D

Mike <")))))><
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: Fish Assassin on February 26, 2007, 08:22:14 PM: Quote from: Mike D. on February 26, 2007, 07:56:59 PM
Well I have 2 sturgie rods, 3 big penn reels, 2 bar rods, about 4 fly rods/reels/lines, 1 fly rod blank, a soon to be spey set up (this week hopefully), around 5 or so bait casters, calcutta in may, 3 drift rods, 1 center pin, 1 centerpin rod new one come summer, 2 vests, about 3 fly boxes stuffed with fly's, a huge plano box full of stuff, and a few other boxes of "stuff", oh ya and 3 spinning rod set ups....and 2 fishing jackets as well...hopefully a bare kodiak jacket in the spring.....and oh ya I got a pair of bare black water waders too...basically sums it up..........and no mommy and daddy did not buy me everything...well maybe 2 rods and 2 reels ::)

Think the sky will be the limit with me, well basically with everyon, will have a ton to take to our graves ;D

Mike <")))))><

Where did you say you live ? ;D
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: firstlight on February 26, 2007, 08:28:07 PM: I have a Pocket Fisherman ;)
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: Xgolfman on February 26, 2007, 09:03:37 PM: Quote from: birdman on February 26, 2007, 06:34:10 PM
Quote from: Xgolfman on February 26, 2007, 06:28:37 PM
Pin rod #3 tomorrow..
Was debating on a new Mykiss pin reel...but got two now and can't fish um both so went with something I really needed....
a littler weight pin rod...
only one gear rod and reel...
3 fly rods, 4-6-9 wts..
4 fly reels, 4-6 (2) - 9
a few extra spools...
too many vests etc.
could use a back up pair of waders, have some hodgmans but they leak..
couple pairs of wading boots..
Shoot I don't have near the stuff you guys got...I'm a tadpol in a pool of sharks..
dude are you rich ;D? You have so much nice stuff

I have nothing compared to some on here...they are all just sitting back not saying anything because they are trolls and don't want anyone disturbing their hordes of goods....One guy I know has FOUR Mcdonald Pin reels...oh I can't even go there with the stuff he has...Quite a few guys, and Nicole..Please that gurls an outfitter....Just takes WORKING allot of hours and not pissing your money down someone elses drain..and you'll be there soon enough..
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: Geff_t on February 26, 2007, 09:45:07 PM: The who dies with the most toys still dies. ;D
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: Eagleye on February 27, 2007, 03:51:41 PM: :o :o :o How much is enough... that is unquantifiable for a tackle junkie such as myself. ;D There is always something new to try in the vast array of fishing paraphernalia. :)
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: bbronswyk2000 on February 27, 2007, 04:00:41 PM: I'll just list off the top of my head.

7 fly setups including reels 3wt-9wt's as well as extra spools

1 Spey Setup

2 drift setups as well as a few extra Abu's 5000-7000

3 barfishing setups including reels

3 complete sturgeon setups

3 complete mooching setups

About 4 or 5 spinning setups

Of course my waders, boots and vest. Also have a William Joseph fly fishing utility belt. A few nets. 2 boats ( my 16 footer and my frog boat ) and a Fish Cat 4

I know I am forgetting some things as well. Dont bother trying to come to my house as we have a very good house alarm and everything is locked up nice and tight. Also have a nice police officer as a neighbour. Oh and my trusty Louisville Slugger beside my bed ;)
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: Lumps on February 27, 2007, 05:40:05 PM: Girlfriend gets her hair done and buys shoes that look cute, we buy gear to catch fish, I think its a great trade.
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: DionJL on March 02, 2007, 09:34:24 PM: I just bought a G Loomis GL2 Centrepin rod to match the Islander i bought last weekend.

Like i said. Never enough.
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: Big Steel on March 02, 2007, 10:06:50 PM: I just picked up a New sturgeon Rod, so it looks like a reel is on the way for me as well. Oh yeah, also picking up a real nice pink salmon/coho spoon tossing rod tomorrow. ;)
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: CAPTAIN BONK on March 03, 2007, 09:37:05 AM: IF I SAT HERE AND WROTE ALL THE GEAR I OWN ID B HERE 4 DAYS, LET'S JUST SAY THAT I ALWAYS BUY GEAR EVEN WHEN IT'S NOT NEEDED ! ::)
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: jetboatjim on March 03, 2007, 02:37:10 PM: I coudnt decide on new waders, so I bought the dan baileys with the zipper, and the patigonia's.
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: Xgolfman on March 03, 2007, 02:41:25 PM: Quote from: jetboatjim on March 03, 2007, 02:37:10 PM
I coudnt decide on new waders, so I bought the dan baileys with the zipper, and the patigonia's.

Hammers make for some nice gifts huh?? ;D I like how you thinks..
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: bbronswyk2000 on March 04, 2007, 05:21:06 AM: Quote from: Reel Wrangler on March 03, 2007, 11:19:43 PM
I think listing our "gear" is detrimental to personal security. It is not hard to find out where someone lives. Security or not, noone says no to a gun(even if you own one).

You coming after us? Trust me theives are after easier resale items like computers, TV's, DVD players all electronic stuff. Not fishing stuff.
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: J.G. on March 04, 2007, 07:41:36 AM: Quote from: Reel Wrangler on March 03, 2007, 11:19:43 PM
I think listing our "gear" is detrimental to personal security. It is not hard to find out where someone lives. Security or not, noone says no to a gun(even if you own one).

Thats why I took out a $50K insurance policy on my fishing gear.........
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: lucky on March 04, 2007, 07:42:23 AM: holy smokes you have alot of fishing gear bbronswyk2000, you must put in a heck of alot of overtime for all those toys!!
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: jetboatjim on March 04, 2007, 08:32:24 AM: I have a 110 lb dog and a ADT alarm system, not to mention a Italian wife, so if anyone feels lucky enough to make it out alive go ahead.
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: FlyFishin Magician on March 04, 2007, 02:51:19 PM: Hey FishFreak. What kind of Sage 5 wt did you get? I've got a 590 SLT and a 590 VPS and they're both excellent rods. The SLT is a bit lighter and "smoother", but the VPS has been a real workhorse for me over the years. :)
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: FlyFishin Magician on March 04, 2007, 08:52:22 PM: Ah yes. The LE was only produced for a few years before being discontinued along with the DS2. They were replaced by the Launch and FLi. I haven't casted one before, but the DS2 was quite a nice easy casting rod. Should be good for trout! Let me know how it works out.
Title: Re: How much gear is enough?
Post by: bbronswyk2000 on March 04, 2007, 09:13:02 PM: I have a DS2 in a 6wt very easy casting rod. I absolutely love it. Its my go to rod. I also have a 5wt LE. I actually prefer the DS2. Just got a St.Croix Premier 4 piece 4wt. I tried it out for cutties this weekend and now I love this rod even more than the DS2. For a light rod it can punch out the line with ease. Playing fish on this rod is a ton of fun too ;)