Interesting article:  

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090319/us_nm/us_usa_fishing

I always say to my wife when she goes shopping, at least when I go fishing it barely costs us any money!!

I always say to my wife when she goes shopping, at least when I go fishing it barely costs us any money!!

Then you aren't doing it right.

LMAO

Check out the "small mouth bass" in the picture.

That is a good article and I'm not surprised at all.  Fishing can be done on any budget, probably just as productive. If you're hungry it's hard to beat a cane pole and a box of leaf worms.

I see hordes of people fishing the piers daily with a bag of frozen shrimp for 3 bucks.........it's that or they don't have dinner for the family.

Cost was one of the reasons I got my jon boat. I mean the thing take 3 gallons of gas and to use that much I have to run it full out for 8 hours. As long as I do not get hung up to much, I can go fishing all day for <$10 and with the customizations I made to my boat, it is a pretty good time taking it out.

When I used to shore fish, I could do it for less than that. On top of that, when you are out on the lake, you are not spending money elsewhere like eating out, or shopping.

When you think about it fishing can not only be cheap but rewarding

Five dollars for bait,catch some fish, Fish Tacos tonight

While reading the article I kept thinking...

What you gonna do when the bait monkey comes for you :(

I always say to my wife when she goes shopping, at least when I go fishing it barely costs us any money!!

Then you aren't doing it right.

Why not?

Not to mention the relaxation and peace of mind that it brings.

LMAO

Check out the "small mouth bass" in the picture.

What! Thats a smallmouth if I've ever seen one. Look at how small it is! It's mouth is tiny!

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I always say to my wife when she goes shopping, at least when I go fishing it barely costs us any money!!

Then you aren't doing it right.

Ha!  So true! ;D

I always say to my wife when she goes shopping, at least when I go fishing it barely costs us any money!!

Then you aren't doing it right.

I do it very right. What are you talking about? I have my boat, all my equipment, lures, etc., etc. I make myself a couple sandwiches, get a few gatorades and I go out and it costs me gas money to get where I'm goin'. Then I catch some bass. Sounds right to me. If fishing is costing you a fortune, then you aren't doing it right. There are guys that spend thousands and thousands a year and catch no more fish than other experienced fisherman that spend a few bucks a day. If you're good enough, you'll get paid for fishing. Now that's really doing it right.

Dude, Burley means you are not doing it right by telling your wife she going out shopping is costing you money and then comparing it to what costs you go fishing.

It 's not what you say but how you say it and what they feel/think about it and most times they are going to take it the wrong way.

Dude, Burley means you are not doing it right by telling your wife she going out shopping is costing you money and then comparing it to what costs you go fishing.

It 's not what you say but how you say it and what they feel/think about it and most times they are going to take it the wrong way.

I think I take it the wrong way when she gets on my case about going fishing----cuz it aggravates me!! Ha Ha

I was out on workmans comp for 2 1/2 months, just went back to work this week    It was my wife that asked me  Why dont you go get your licence and go fishing   lol   Im sure she wanted me to have fun and most important    get out of the house for a while      Im sure I was driving her crazy being home all day

Im sure I was driving her crazy being home all day

Yup, that happens to me too.