Amount $$$ Spent on Fishing in a Season

[lionpshark]

What is a normal amount of money spent in a single season by an avid freshwater angler Fly or spinning? Tackle, Travel, Permits,Live bait, boats and ETC.
I think I spent a small fortune and want to check to see if I am the only weird broke fool that loves this hobby so much that $$$$ is a second thought when it comes to getting the tools to go FISHING!
From what I added up I spent close to $5K This season but a lot of it I will not have to buy again for a long time or unless I break something. 

[reservoirdog]

Yea we are all there, first seasons are tough , new boats , more boats , line , lures , yea seems about right . Wait till you start hunting double that amount . No one says it cheap but the rewards are PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[johnjav]

It is crazy how much everything adds up but its one of my main hobbies. I calculated the amount of money i spent on all my fishing gear and it summed up to be over 10K. I consider it money well spent, it gives me great enjoyment and its a healthy activity thats lifelong. 

[Biz-R-OWorld]

Yea we are all there, first seasons are tough , new boats , more boats , line , lures , yea seems about right . Wait till you start hunting double that amount . No one says it cheap but the rewards are PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

+ 1, you can spend $5K on a 5 day hunting trip easily and thats not including flights, tips, taxidermy work, etc.

[Trout Stalker]

Sorry. I would like to give you a number, but the calculator does not have enough digits and I can't afford a better one!

[lionpshark]

Yea we are all there, first seasons are tough , new boats , more boats , line , lures , yea seems about right . Wait till you start hunting double that amount . No one says it cheap but the rewards are PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

+ 1, you can spend $5K on a 5 day hunting trip easily and thats not including flights, tips, taxidermy work, etc.

Yeah thats Crazy $$$$ so lets stick to fishing budgets! I cannot afford hunting trips.
5K is a educated guess on what I spent this year. It could be less or more but I think its a good medium to start with. I have a folder with all this years receipts and I will tally them up at the end of the year. I still have to buy Ice fishing gear LOL
Does anyone have a set budget that they use for this fishing hobby?

[shawnhu]

This freshwater season alone...

Lifetime Combo License - $450
CR Boat, motor, oars, anchor, FF, PFD - $250
Kensico Boat - $175
Caviness Oars, Locks, extra grips - $90
Dick's lure sale - $250
Inflatable Boat Set - $100
Life Vest - $45

Gas - $200
Flat Tire - $100

I don't even want to start adding up the saltwater stuff.  All new rods and reels this season, and haven't caught a single striper yet.

[johnjav]

This freshwater season alone...

Lifetime Combo License - $450
CR Boat, motor, oars, anchor, FF, PFD - $250
Kensico Boat - $175
Caviness Oars, Locks, extra grips - $90
Dick's lure sale - $250
Inflatable Boat Set - $100
Life Vest - $45

Gas - $200
Flat Tire - $100

I don't even want to start adding up the saltwater stuff.  All new rods and reels this season, and haven't caught a single striper yet.

Kensico Boat - $175
What a great find!

[Biz-R-OWorld]

Kensico Boat = $1,000
Miami Fishing Charter + tip = $450
Lake George Fishing Charter + tip = $380
Another Epixor Baitfeeder reel = $80 if i remember correctly
Fenwick Rod = $75
Line, Hooks, Sinkers = $200 approx.
Assortment of lures = $100 approx.
Sawbellies? I am going to guestimate and say I bought 20 doz at $13/doz. = $260
Boga Grip = $125 if i remember correctly

So not counting gas, fishing clothes, food, drinks, cooking supplies for fish, etc...somewhere around $2700 in 2012. If I included that stuff Im sure its getting close to $4K.

Not bad considering I fished only once or twice in september and not since.  Last year in 2011 was much more $ with several poles/reels, CFalls boat, oars, a fishfinder, 2 Lake George Charters, a Connecticut fishing license, etc.

[Nick]

gas = free
fly rod + reel = free
waders = free
salmon river = free


too bad this isnt going to last for long.

[Trout Stalker]

Yeah thats Crazy $$$$ so lets stick to fishing budgets! I cannot afford hunting trips.
5K is a educated guess on what I spent this year. It could be less or more but I think its a good medium to start with. I have a folder with all this years receipts and I will tally them up at the end of the year. I still have to buy Ice fishing gear LOL
Does anyone have a set budget that they use for this fishing hobby?

3 words....postpone the wedding!!

[Biz-R-OWorld]

gas = free
fly rod + reel = free
waders = free
salmon river = free


too bad this isnt going to last for long.

I remember those days, it was great!  Once in a while my Dad still pays for 1 of my hunting trips here and there.

[lionpshark]

gas = free
fly rod + reel = free
waders = free
salmon river = free


too bad this isnt going to last for long.

Nothing in life is free. You will end up paying later on in life one way or another

[biggamee]

Yeah thats Crazy $$$$ so lets stick to fishing budgets! I cannot afford hunting trips.
5K is a educated guess on what I spent this year. It could be less or more but I think its a good medium to start with. I have a folder with all this years receipts and I will tally them up at the end of the year. I still have to buy Ice fishing gear LOL
Does anyone have a set budget that they use for this fishing hobby?

3 words....postpone the wedding!!

I agree with TS kiss your fishing season goodbye..you'll find yourself in Home depot and Bed bath and beyond ...like some suckers I know that got castrated

[Biz-R-OWorld]

Manny, you'll be fine. You are marrying the wrong girl if you won't be allowed to fish.

As long as your working, providing for your family, etc. fishing once a week or more should never be an issue.