While whiling away the hours on Dunalistair on Saturday, with Brian, we got to chatting about what we actually spend on fishing gear and what was our biggest expense.
For me it was waders. I pretty much treat them as consumables :shock: I'm lucky to get 6 months out of a set - its usually more like three - be they breathable or neoprene. I tend to buy cheap and often. I've tried expensive and found they didn't last any longer. I'm sure I must have spent thousands of pounds on waders :shock: I doubt all the rods I own would add up to half that amount, and as Brian pointed out, most have lifetime guarantees so I'm not likely to have to buy any more (but somehow i suspect I will :roll:).
What bit of gear is your biggest expense?
Norm
I agree with you Norm. Waders for me never last long.
I used to be able to get ex MoD divers wet suits which were past their shelf life. Cut off at the waist they were brilliant and cheap :roll: They never lasted long but cost very little.
That was many years ago and now, like you, I buy the cheapest cos I know they won't last long.
Have to agree on waders.....normally get 1 to 2 seasons then just bin them.
I tend to be a bit rough on them so I just buy cheap and cheerful...
Jackets been through the wax jobs that go brick hard in the cold and now lies dormant in the loft.....
Have a greys wading jacket and a really good investment.....it was free as the lad at the till made an arse of the
transaction in GAC .
Still have a wee laugh to myself every time i put the jacket on ! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Not sure, possibly waders, fly lines? It?s all pretty insignificant compared to that other essential piece of gear without which my fishing would be massively curtailed - the car and running it!
QuoteShoes for the wife.
Mine also must be a girly thing buzz
Quote from: Clan Ford on April 12, 2009, 10:54:03 PM
What bit of gear is your biggest expense?
A lovely bit of Afghan Kush petrol to get to the venues would be my most expensive, pretty carefull with rods & waders so keeps that cost down.
All I can say is get on yer bike :lol:
Norm
Now that I've pretty much kicked my rod habit, it is probably lines. Actually that's a lie.... it is still rods, but I really really don't need any more now. I don't. No.
Alex
Tying gear... Supoposed to save me money Vs buying flies..................................... AYE RIGHT :D
Quote from: rabbitangler on April 13, 2009, 12:31:16 AM
Tying gear... Supoposed to save me money Vs buying flies..................................... AYE RIGHT :D
Seconded! particularly hooks!
Food.
Keep it to yourself, Fred.
I mean taking her for a meal everytime I want some time away fishing. :lol:
Over the full season, probably fuel.
Alan
my son,
buy new gear for him,,buy permits for him, buy day tickets for him,buy beer for him
would,nt change it though :)
Fuel - not so bad now I drive a small diesel but most of my brownie trips are round trips of between 80 - 140 miles.