The urge to buy stuff just because ! 2025
Ksam1234 reply :
So I’m getting the urge to get a new rod just because ! I have 5 rods all designated for specific things and my
oldest being a MH/F st croix mojo bass. I’m looking to replace it for something newer and better but the issue is there is nothing even wrong with it ! I just want to buy a new rod because it’s new and flashy lol. I’m sure everyone can relate .. and I can’t even use the rod yet! How does everyone cure the itch without buying
A-Jay reply :
Buy it - life is short.
But be warned - that's how this whole mess started . . .
A-Jay
Ksam1234 reply :
On 3/27/2019 at 12:21 AM, A-Jay said:Buy it - life is short.
But be warned - that's how this whole mess started . . .
A-Jay
That is amazing!! I wish I even had room for all that. I was going to get an ALX IKOS. I talk to Alex himself and it sounds like an amazing rod for the price. But ahhh I can’t take myself to get it, and obviously if I get a new rod I have to get a new reel ????
Jrob78 reply :
On 3/27/2019 at 12:18 AM, Ksam1234 said:How does everyone cure the itch without buying
You don't, the correct answer is to buy it. ????
JLBBass reply :
On 3/27/2019 at 12:18 AM, Ksam1234 said:How does everyone cure the itch without buying
you don't, welcome to the DARK SIDE!
wisconsin heat reply :
Don't buy it, build it! I've gotten into rod building and seems to justify getting a new rod to me. Getting to build it any way you want it is great! and the process of building it is a fun activity in itself!
I too struggle fighting the urge to buy fishing stuff just because. Digging through all of the stuff I do own and actually seeing how much I have usually helps me tell myself I have too much tackle and I don't need anymore.
But like A-Jay said, life is short! Just buy it!!
fishballer06 reply :
On 3/27/2019 at 12:18 AM, Ksam1234 said:How does everyone cure the itch without buying
It's pretty simple. I just don't buy it.
But then my direct deposit paycheck hits...
Ksam1234 reply :
@fishballer06 @JLBBass @wisconsin heat I wish I could just get it but we have a lot of home renovations in the works.. but I feel like at some point it will happen lol.
EGbassing reply :
How do you get rid of the itch to buy a $150 rod? Easy. Buy a $250 rod.
NYWayfarer reply :
My wife is my antidote to the bait monkey.
Me: "DSG has the Dobyn's Fury rod I want on sale!"
Her: Pick one...
"How many rods do you need?"
"Don't you have rods you bought over the winter that you haven't used yet?"
"The driveway needs to be sealed this year"
"Didn't you want to go on a fishing excursion when we go to Florida in July?
Me: "Yes dear... Hey, when is Father's day?"
microotter reply :
My price per bass is really high this year ????
MN Fisher reply :
On 3/27/2019 at 1:53 AM, microotter said:My price per bass is really high this year ????
Given what I spent this winter on rigs, baits and canoe mods plus the trailer, I better get some fish otherwise my cost/bass is going to be enormous.
Far as urge to buy things - my wish lists at various places just keep growing...
the reel ess reply :
May I introduce you to the 6-bass rod system? And then there are other species and specialties like dedicated hollow body frog and swimbait rods.
Fishin' Fool reply :
Wait, there is a reason to buy fishing stuff more than just because? Who knew?! 
Harold Scoggins reply :
Oh oh, this isn't looking good.
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Jigfishn10 reply :
On 3/27/2019 at 12:21 AM, A-Jay said:Buy it - life is short.
But be warned - that's how this whole mess started . . .
A-Jay
I wish I had the tax money for the gear you have...LOL...Ah, what the h3ll, it would just go to the income taxes I owe this year...
A-Jay reply :
On 3/27/2019 at 3:12 AM, Jigfishn10 said:I wish I had the tax money for the gear you have...LOL...Ah, what the h3ll, it would just go to the income taxes I owe this year...
Can I say "Me Too" on this one ?
Or is that like Double Jepordy or something ?
A-Jay
Jigfishn10 reply :
On 3/27/2019 at 3:18 AM, A-Jay said:Can I say "Me Too" on this one ?
Or is that like Double Jepordy or something ?
A-Jay
You're a lucky b@$$tard, you'd probably get a tax write off...
A-Jay reply :
On 3/27/2019 at 3:21 AM, Jigfishn10 said:You're a lucky b@$$tard, you'd probably get a tax write off...
As a retirered enlisted man - that's a slipperly slope.
Paying taxes is like contributing to my fixed income.
It hurts but I don't care.
A-Jay
Jigfishn10 reply :
I can certainly understand why, @A-Jay. As civilians we save and put taxed money in IRA's, Stocks, Bonds and Mutuals only to pay taxes on it yearly.
Circle of life.
Best to get away from this thread before they shut it down.
Derek1 reply :
I find the urge is not so bad when I can actually go fishing. It will be a long time before I’m down to a dollar a fish.
Fishes in trees reply :
If you have 5 technique specific rigs, just be mindful that there are more techniques that you might not have a rig for.
Lets say you got a jig rig, crank rig, spinnerbait rig, finesse spinning rig and a flipping stick.
Will your jig rig handle 5/16 Eakins finesse jigs AND half ounce or heavier football jigs? How does it handle worms?
Big & little worms? Might need another rig or two.
Say you got a spinner bait rig. Every time you desire to throw a chatter bait are you going to stop and retie? There is going to be a time when you're going to want to throw smaller, quarter ounce or so spinnerbaits. Your current rig handle that ok?
Your flipping stick can double as a Bubba drop shot rig. All you've got to do is stop and tie a few knots. Believe me, it is MUCH easier to put the flipping stick down and pick up the Bubba drop shot rig.
The same "logic" applies to crank rigs, spinning rigs and numerous other rigs I haven't mentioned yet.
One of the cool things about fishing is sooner or later everyone finds their own level of quantity/quality of gear necessary.
Me, I'm of the opinion that I can buy more fishing gear, but I can't buy fishing time, so I try to cover as many bases as possible with quality gear that I can afford at the time. Currently I'm 66 and I've had this addiction for a while now.
Gear is accumulated over time and so at any one time it doesn't seem to bite that much.
Other guys take a more minimalist approach and I can appreciate that. I did that for a while during my post college - pre first decent job days. I was a meat fishing bush hippie and 3 or 4 days a week I fed myself and often some friends and I threw one bait 90% of the time. My advice is if you can afford it and it doesn't impinge on any other fiscal responsibilities you might have - go ahead and score more gear. Remind yourself that it could be worse - if you had a booger sugar habit, at the end of the day all you'd have to show for it would be a runny nose.
Ksam1234 reply :
@Fishes in trees haha booger sugar now that’s funny, but yeah it makes sense. No it really doesn’t hinder any other expenses. Me and my wife both have great jobs and work lots of overtime I just can’t ever justify spending I guess. I have a designated rod for cranks and Treble baits, jerkbaits specific rod, frog/heavy cover rod, heavier jigs and worm rod and a lighter finesse rod for weightless worm or lighter stuff. Oh I guess I have 6 rods. Because I have a rod for chatterbaits/spinnerbaits
Jaderose reply :
On 3/27/2019 at 1:17 AM, Ksam1234 said:@fishballer06 @JLBBass @wisconsin heat I wish I could just get it but we have a lot of home renovations in the works.. but I feel like at some point it will happen lol.
There's your answer. My answer to this is very simple.....if there is something I WANT but do not require I check my finances. If the purchase takes away from something else, I do not buy it. My wants are secondary to the family...period. If not.....GO FOR IT!
Derek1 reply :
We wants it,we needs it!!!
The Maestro reply :
On 3/27/2019 at 5:41 AM, Derek1 said:I find the urge is not so bad when I can actually go fishing. It will be a long time before I’m down to a dollar a fish.
Came in to say this. I'm perfectly happy with my gear when I get to use it. It's during the off season that I'm trying to fill the void in some other way.
TOXIC reply :
When I get frustrated, I load up the boat and go to new water. Nothing like the preparation, rigging and lake/river study getting ready to try somewhere new. The cure for wanting more gear is to get out and use the gear you have.
HoosierFisher reply :
I'm hoping to get off of the bank this year. So I'm trying not to buy much gear to save for a kayak or a small boat. I have bought a few small things, but I've been mostly good ha. Getting off of the bank is going to do more good for me than another rod or reel that I probably don't need.
Mbirdsley reply :
Yeah so I have just bought my 3rd rod and reel set up since December. One is a crank bait rod, the one I just bought is a ML dobyns for finesse stuff and finally I bought a light action 6ft4 president combo for strictly wading and bass fishing rivers. Really the only necessary one was the river rod as I sold my other ones and didn’t have any thing light enough.
Before, I tried getting by with just 2-3 rods and honestly I hate taking the time to cut and re-tie. Worse case scenario now is either swap out cranks or change plastic for the most part. I’m only into the 2nd summer of consitrating on bass fishing . There will be many more rods to come after I buy a bigger and newer boat next year.
Yakalong reply :
everyone is selling then buy
CrankFate reply :
On 3/27/2019 at 1:53 AM, microotter said:My price per bass is really high this year ????
If I said my price per bass, no one would believe me.
haggard reply :
On 3/27/2019 at 12:18 AM, Ksam1234 said:So I’m getting the urge to get a new rod just because ! I have 5 rods all designated for specific things and my
oldest being a MH/F st croix mojo bass. I’m looking to replace it for something newer and better but the issue is there is nothing even wrong with it ! I just want to buy a new rod because it’s new and flashy lol. I’m sure everyone can relate .. and I can’t even use the rod yet! How does everyone cure the itch without buying
Best way to avoid spending money on something you don't need is to sock the cash away for something better. Because there's always going to be something you want more.
Allen Der reply :
I only needed to replace one spinning reel. ended up buying 3 spinning reels, 1 baitcaster and 2 rods this offseason. probably going to get another rod soon too
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