Saturday, 28 April 2012

Some Tips on How to Pay Less on Fishing

By Connie Gajendran


Maintaining a hobby can be pricey. Most people invest a lot more cash than they get back into their hobbies, because they enjoy doing the activity. However, when the cost gets high, the hobby itself can be in danger. This is why learning how to save money on fishing trips is essential.

If you do not already own the gear that you use, purchasing it may make sense. This depends on whether you use the same gear repeatedly, or like to try out new things. If you do have a preferred set of gear, one cheap way to buy some is through the classified ads, either online or in print. Many people buy gear and later realize that they never use it.

Permits and licenses to fish are often specific to a certain site. This is great if you love the site, but troublesome if you like to change it up. Consider choosing a series of sites that are under the same authority, such as state parks or county rivers. Sometimes you can get a year-long permit that is good in all of these locations.

If you need your trip to really be a trip in order to be fun, consider going camping for the nights that you are gone. Camping is very different now than it used to be - you can take an air mattress, a battery-powered fan, and make a nice meal on a modern camp stove. It is also a lot cheaper than going to a hotel. Look around for the best price if you decide to give camping a try.

At least consider eating the fish that you catch. Most species are perfectly edible, although many people only consider a few to be. If you don't want to eat your catch on your trip, you can clean the fish and take them home. Although it won't save you any money, someone else could eat them if you know someone who likes to.

Take a more fuel-efficient vehicle. If what you own is a great big pickup or SUV and you're going to a location that takes some driving to get to, taking a more fuel-efficient sedan can save you some serious cash. It doesn't have to be a tiny car, as even mid-sized sedans can double the gas mileage of full-size pickups.

Learning how to save money on fishing trips will allow you to continue in the hobby that you love. Giving things up because they are too expensive happens, but it's worth trying everything else before you go that route. Having a relaxing hobby is good for, mind, body and soul.




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