*Hootie

How about a Chronarch 50E for a hood ornament.....lol Hootie

The new Bionic reel is white. Also, the new Bionic has an aluminum frame. The old one didn't. Hootie

NEWS FLASH!! I think most of us have become fishing tackle SNOBS!! Hootie

You truly are a Blessed man.... Hootie

I just looked at your profile. I guess you can tell her it's work related and get away with it huh.....lol... Hootie

That's what I use. Hootie

Whoa!!.......LMG, did ya hear that?..........lol Hootie

Whoa!!.......LMG, did ya hear that?..........lol Hootie

I am retired, and when I tell my wife I'm buying an expensive rod or reel, she says, go ahead, you've worked hard, you deserve it. God bless that woman. Hootie

I know it did with the old fiberglass rods. I don't think it has any negative effect on a graphite rod. Some of mine are always leaning against a wall, I mean for months, and I see no problem, no curve or anything. Hootie

I agree with this line of thinking when it comes to rods and reels, but not necessarily lures. A treble hooked bait doesn't resist snagging just because you paid $15.00 or $20.00 for it. Hootie

And I agree with this post 110%. Hootie

My wife tells me I just like to argue, or start arguments. I'm just a grumpy old man, (hey, that would be a great title for a movie). But, understand, I never mean to offend anyone. If I do, yell at me, LIKE THIS!!!!!!........lol Hootie

HEY, c'mon in!! Hootie

Excellent idea!!

What a bunch of great posts. I obviously am not alone in believing you don't have to go broke to enjoy fishing. Granted, I can, and do on ocassion go a litlle crazy on my puchases now. I am retired and comfortable. But when I was younger, and the kids were at home, fishing tackle was at the bottom of the list. And as far as a lure lasting a lifetime, well, I hope I live longer than that. And YES, if you are afraid to cast a bait into where the fish are, what good is it....hmmm.... Second thought, maybe that lure will last a lifetime...lol Hootie

Hey Rhino, I'm the same, retired and loving it. Can pretty much buy what ever I want now, and pretty much do...lol.. But since I work part time at BPS, {a day here and there} I still pick up now and then some of our BPS baits, discount ya know. Hey, checked your profile. Somebody a couple years older than me for a change. Ya made me feel like a kid again guy. Thanks a bunch!...... no offense by the way......lol Hootie

Actually you must be reading my mind. The past few days I've been telling myself, you've got to get a lure retriever before fishing season starts. Even at $2.00 a lure, it adds up. For the record, I do have and fish a lot of high end expensive baits. I was just having a little fun with jhoffman. Hope I didn't make him mad..... Hootie

None was requested......lol Hootie

There ya go. You said it much better than I did. The lake I fish has lots of snags. I go knowing I'm going to lose a few baits. Just makes me feel better knowing it was a $2.00 bait and not a $15.00 bait. Hootie Thank you

I bought Yozuri on your reccomendation LMG. Been using it since last summer. Great line. Hootie

Caught my first bass on a black hula popper. Hootie

You would be surprised at how many companies will give you a hat or T shirt just for politely asking and a positive comment on one of their products that you ACTUALLY use. I have a closet full. email.......what a wonderful tool. Hootie

I guess, the same reason you use a $10.00 spinnerbait, when a $3.00 one will work just fine. The bank, you know.......lol Hootie

So in your opinion, it runs like garbage. It catches fish. What is the ultimate goal? What am I missing? Is it supposed to maybe, make my breakfast also? Hootie