Yo! For all you fishermen (and women) out there! Unless you are brand new to the sport and have no equipment whatsoever, here is the best advice I can give you about your Christmas wish list. It will serve you well this year and many years to come:
Unless you are extremely specific and stress you want no substitutes, do not ask for fishing gear from friends and relatives. Otherwise, you will wind up with three nylon stringers, 2 dozen red and white bobbers, a gob of non-descript night crawler hooks, and one or two zebco 202's. If you do receive any lures, they will very likely be those cheap stamped spoons and knock off spinners mass produced in the billions in China.
You'll thank me later.
Yo! For all you fishermen (and women) out there! Unless you are brand new to the sport and have no equipment whatsoever, here is the best advice I can give you about your Christmas wish list. It will serve you well this year and many years to come:
Unless you are extremely specific and stress you want no substitutes, do not ask for fishing gear from friends and relatives. Otherwise, you will wind up with three nylon stringers, 2 dozen red and white bobbers, a gob of non-descript night crawler hooks, and one or two zebco 202's. If you do receive any lures, they will very likely be those cheap stamped spoons and knock off spinners mass produced in the billions in China.
You'll thank me later.
Yo! For all you fishermen (and women) out there! Unless you are brand new to the sport and have no equipment whatsoever, here is the best advice I can give you about your Christmas wish list. It will serve you well this year and many years to come:
Unless you are extremely specific and stress you want no substitutes, do not ask for fishing gear from friends and relatives. Otherwise, you will wind up with three nylon stringers, 2 dozen red and white bobbers, a gob of non-descript night crawler hooks, and one or two zebco 202's. If you do receive any lures, they will very likely be those cheap stamped spoons and knock off spinners mass produced in the billions in China.
You'll thank me later.
Good advice. Just ask for gift certificates, like I do. BPS, LPO, *** all great places to shop.
Good advice. Just ask for gift certificates, like I do. BPS, LPO, *** all great places to shop.
Good advice. Just ask for gift certificates, like I do. BPS, LPO, *** all great places to shop.
Right on! My best gifts have been BPS gift cards.
Right on! My best gifts have been BPS gift cards.
Right on! My best gifts have been BPS gift cards.
QuoteGood advice. Just ask for gift certificates, like I do. BPS, LPO, *** all great places to shop.
LPO??? Have never heard of that one...what is it?
QuoteGood advice. Just ask for gift certificates, like I do. BPS, LPO, *** all great places to shop.
LPO??? Have never heard of that one...what is it?
QuoteGood advice. Just ask for gift certificates, like I do. BPS, LPO, *** all great places to shop.
LPO??? Have never heard of that one...what is it?
Straight Cash Homey.
Its hard to not mess that up. I have a Grandma that likes to order knock-offs from catalogs. Those Banjo minnows really do suck
But the reason I prefer cash for fishing gear is, If i asked for only BPS gift cards, i'd get 50 in BPS, 25 in gander MT, 25 for DICKS, 15 for Sports Authority, and 25 for Wally World.
Thats 140 for 5 different stores, and if your saving for a nice pole or something, BPS doesn't take Gander MT and Wally world cards. But BPS does take cash
Just my experiences and thoughts.
Straight Cash Homey.
Its hard to not mess that up. I have a Grandma that likes to order knock-offs from catalogs. Those Banjo minnows really do suck
But the reason I prefer cash for fishing gear is, If i asked for only BPS gift cards, i'd get 50 in BPS, 25 in gander MT, 25 for DICKS, 15 for Sports Authority, and 25 for Wally World.
Thats 140 for 5 different stores, and if your saving for a nice pole or something, BPS doesn't take Gander MT and Wally world cards. But BPS does take cash
Just my experiences and thoughts.
Straight Cash Homey.
Its hard to not mess that up. I have a Grandma that likes to order knock-offs from catalogs. Those Banjo minnows really do suck
But the reason I prefer cash for fishing gear is, If i asked for only BPS gift cards, i'd get 50 in BPS, 25 in gander MT, 25 for DICKS, 15 for Sports Authority, and 25 for Wally World.
Thats 140 for 5 different stores, and if your saving for a nice pole or something, BPS doesn't take Gander MT and Wally world cards. But BPS does take cash
Just my experiences and thoughts.
Luckily I got family that knows alot about fishing and the ones that don't just call the ones that do.
Luckily I got family that knows alot about fishing and the ones that don't just call the ones that do.
Luckily I got family that knows alot about fishing and the ones that don't just call the ones that do.
Exactly as you say. I have a box full of stuff given as gifts by well meaning friends than will never see the water from my boat.
Exactly as you say. I have a box full of stuff given as gifts by well meaning friends than will never see the water from my boat.
Exactly as you say. I have a box full of stuff given as gifts by well meaning friends than will never see the water from my boat.
LOL! That reminds me of the time I had marker buoys on my list. I was thinking:
And got
LOL!!! ;D
LOL! That reminds me of the time I had marker buoys on my list. I was thinking:
And got
LOL!!! ;D
LOL! That reminds me of the time I had marker buoys on my list. I was thinking:
And got
LOL!!! ;D
I compile a list for wife to go to either BPS or Green Top.
This year I do not need any fishing gear as I will settle for my two new Abu Revo Premier 30 spinning reels and Verdict rods.
Really wanted the big green largemouth bass mailbox but wife shot down that idea. That would have really gotten the neighbors in a huff.
Would love to have the new Lowrance Elite 5-DSI Chartplotter and Fishfinder but not for this Christmas. Maybe later in 2011.
Everyone get your lists ready for the sales start Thursday!!!
I compile a list for wife to go to either BPS or Green Top.
This year I do not need any fishing gear as I will settle for my two new Abu Revo Premier 30 spinning reels and Verdict rods.
Really wanted the big green largemouth bass mailbox but wife shot down that idea. That would have really gotten the neighbors in a huff.
Would love to have the new Lowrance Elite 5-DSI Chartplotter and Fishfinder but not for this Christmas. Maybe later in 2011.
Everyone get your lists ready for the sales start Thursday!!!
I compile a list for wife to go to either BPS or Green Top.
This year I do not need any fishing gear as I will settle for my two new Abu Revo Premier 30 spinning reels and Verdict rods.
Really wanted the big green largemouth bass mailbox but wife shot down that idea. That would have really gotten the neighbors in a huff.
Would love to have the new Lowrance Elite 5-DSI Chartplotter and Fishfinder but not for this Christmas. Maybe later in 2011.
Everyone get your lists ready for the sales start Thursday!!!
Sorry, LPO= lure parts online.
Sorry, LPO= lure parts online.
Sorry, LPO= lure parts online.
QuoteLOL! That reminds me of the time I had marker buoys on my list. I was thinking:
And got
LOL!!! ;D
Ha! ROFLMAO. My family learned long ago not to buy me anything for fishing.
QuoteLOL! That reminds me of the time I had marker buoys on my list. I was thinking:
And got
LOL!!! ;D
Ha! ROFLMAO. My family learned long ago not to buy me anything for fishing.
QuoteLOL! That reminds me of the time I had marker buoys on my list. I was thinking:
And got
LOL!!! ;D
Ha! ROFLMAO. My family learned long ago not to buy me anything for fishing.
LOL You're right.
LOL You're right.
LOL You're right.
I got some helicopter lures at an employee gift exchange a few years back......will let them go cheap if anyone is interested. :-/
I got some helicopter lures at an employee gift exchange a few years back......will let them go cheap if anyone is interested. :-/
I got some helicopter lures at an employee gift exchange a few years back......will let them go cheap if anyone is interested. :-/
Your exactly right.....I learned the hard way lol
Your exactly right.....I learned the hard way lol
Your exactly right.....I learned the hard way lol
Only ask for catching tackle...
Only ask for catching tackle...
Only ask for catching tackle...
I have a box full of fishing "gifts" that i'd love to give away myself ..but i agree giftcards are the way to go...good fishing
I have a box full of fishing "gifts" that i'd love to give away myself ..but i agree giftcards are the way to go...good fishing
I have a box full of fishing "gifts" that i'd love to give away myself ..but i agree giftcards are the way to go...good fishing
LOL @ this thread.
Make a wish list for cheap relatives. They can just pick a pack or lure of one thing.
Gift certificates from the nicer people in your family. *** is #1 on my list, I will get BPS and cabelas though. :-?
LOL @ this thread.
Make a wish list for cheap relatives. They can just pick a pack or lure of one thing.
Gift certificates from the nicer people in your family. *** is #1 on my list, I will get BPS and cabelas though. :-?
LOL @ this thread.
Make a wish list for cheap relatives. They can just pick a pack or lure of one thing.
Gift certificates from the nicer people in your family. *** is #1 on my list, I will get BPS and cabelas though. :-?
Banjo minnows and helicopter lures are the fruit cake and ugly sweaters of the fishing world, everybody has them, tries to give them away, but they just keep on coming back no matter what.
-gk
Banjo minnows and helicopter lures are the fruit cake and ugly sweaters of the fishing world, everybody has them, tries to give them away, but they just keep on coming back no matter what.
-gk
Banjo minnows and helicopter lures are the fruit cake and ugly sweaters of the fishing world, everybody has them, tries to give them away, but they just keep on coming back no matter what.
-gk
Im going to bass pro shops today picking out my Christmas Presents
Im going to bass pro shops today picking out my Christmas Presents
Im going to bass pro shops today picking out my Christmas Presents
This is a great thread! Some funny stuff in here! Kind of makes me suspect the potential list I am handing out to the family, hahah I think the helicopter response was the best!
This is a great thread! Some funny stuff in here! Kind of makes me suspect the potential list I am handing out to the family, hahah I think the helicopter response was the best!
This is a great thread! Some funny stuff in here! Kind of makes me suspect the potential list I am handing out to the family, hahah I think the helicopter response was the best!
Luckily my dad is a big fisherman so he tells my family exactly what I want. But I still like to BPS cards.
Luckily my dad is a big fisherman so he tells my family exactly what I want. But I still like to BPS cards.
Luckily my dad is a big fisherman so he tells my family exactly what I want. But I still like to BPS cards.
Being specific in what you want helps. Print out the item from BPS or T.W website and give to whoever is buying for you. If you're like most of us, you probably already have the latest rods, reels, lures, but mostly overlooked is line. IMO, the fresher, the better, except for braid which I think lasts forever. Again, be specific.
Don't just ask for line, ask for a specific brand and # test, or a particular lure from a specific store. Good luck and hope you all get what you want. I'm asking for gift cards that I can apply to a new GPS unit.
Being specific in what you want helps. Print out the item from BPS or T.W website and give to whoever is buying for you. If you're like most of us, you probably already have the latest rods, reels, lures, but mostly overlooked is line. IMO, the fresher, the better, except for braid which I think lasts forever. Again, be specific.
Don't just ask for line, ask for a specific brand and # test, or a particular lure from a specific store. Good luck and hope you all get what you want. I'm asking for gift cards that I can apply to a new GPS unit.
Being specific in what you want helps. Print out the item from BPS or T.W website and give to whoever is buying for you. If you're like most of us, you probably already have the latest rods, reels, lures, but mostly overlooked is line. IMO, the fresher, the better, except for braid which I think lasts forever. Again, be specific.
Don't just ask for line, ask for a specific brand and # test, or a particular lure from a specific store. Good luck and hope you all get what you want. I'm asking for gift cards that I can apply to a new GPS unit.
or tell them specifically what you want on your list. But then that wouldn't work cause who here is gonna put something on their list that our friends and family would care to pay for ;D
or tell them specifically what you want on your list. But then that wouldn't work cause who here is gonna put something on their list that our friends and family would care to pay for ;D
or tell them specifically what you want on your list. But then that wouldn't work cause who here is gonna put something on their list that our friends and family would care to pay for ;D
Hahaha i think im gonna ask for the abu garcia revo low profile and the abu garcia vendetta rod ;D haha my dad doesn't skrew things up luckily
Hahaha i think im gonna ask for the abu garcia revo low profile and the abu garcia vendetta rod ;D haha my dad doesn't skrew things up luckily
Hahaha i think im gonna ask for the abu garcia revo low profile and the abu garcia vendetta rod ;D haha my dad doesn't skrew things up luckily
Oh how true!!! This a good, humorous thread. At least none of you received a pocket rocket or that flip-n-pitch game from Booyah. ;D
Oh how true!!! This a good, humorous thread. At least none of you received a pocket rocket or that flip-n-pitch game from Booyah. ;D
Oh how true!!! This a good, humorous thread. At least none of you received a pocket rocket or that flip-n-pitch game from Booyah. ;D
Cash is King, all i have to say
Cash is King, all i have to say
Cash is King, all i have to say
Bass Pro has that wish list feature. You just add specific items to your wish list and you can email it to whomever.
that way they can order the exact model # you selected. I do that all the time for bowhunting stuff or bass fishing stuff. No messing it up that way. My family likes to get presents versus just gift cards sometimes. So they like that they can get an actual item and I like that it is the item that I actually want.
Bass Pro has that wish list feature. You just add specific items to your wish list and you can email it to whomever.
that way they can order the exact model # you selected. I do that all the time for bowhunting stuff or bass fishing stuff. No messing it up that way. My family likes to get presents versus just gift cards sometimes. So they like that they can get an actual item and I like that it is the item that I actually want.
Bass Pro has that wish list feature. You just add specific items to your wish list and you can email it to whomever.
that way they can order the exact model # you selected. I do that all the time for bowhunting stuff or bass fishing stuff. No messing it up that way. My family likes to get presents versus just gift cards sometimes. So they like that they can get an actual item and I like that it is the item that I actually want.
its become all about gift cards in my family. i told them we should each go out and buy something nice for ourselves, then bring it to chrismas gatherings and show it off.
its become all about gift cards in my family. i told them we should each go out and buy something nice for ourselves, then bring it to chrismas gatherings and show it off.
its become all about gift cards in my family. i told them we should each go out and buy something nice for ourselves, then bring it to chrismas gatherings and show it off.
My buddy told his wife to ask me to help her get him fishin stuff for xmas, then told me what he wanted. done deal!
My buddy told his wife to ask me to help her get him fishin stuff for xmas, then told me what he wanted. done deal!
My buddy told his wife to ask me to help her get him fishin stuff for xmas, then told me what he wanted. done deal!
I wish I had all the money that was spent on crap by people who either don't know or don't care about what the recipient wants.
I wish I had all the money that was spent on crap by people who either don't know or don't care about what the recipient wants.
I wish I had all the money that was spent on crap by people who either don't know or don't care about what the recipient wants.
I agree, we only get stuff we know the other person wants, and the kids dont get tons of toys that will end up in a pile in the garage in 2 weeks.
I agree, we only get stuff we know the other person wants, and the kids dont get tons of toys that will end up in a pile in the garage in 2 weeks.
I agree, we only get stuff we know the other person wants, and the kids dont get tons of toys that will end up in a pile in the garage in 2 weeks.
Quoteits become all about gift cards in my family. i told them we should each go out and buy something nice for ourselves, then bring it to chrismas gatherings and show it off.
My buddy's family does that. They each give eachother money to spend on themselves a month before christmas, they buy what they want, give it to the person who paid for it, the person wraps it and puts it under the tree for christmas. I'm always jealous when he comes back from shopping on black friday with his christmas gifts.
Quoteits become all about gift cards in my family. i told them we should each go out and buy something nice for ourselves, then bring it to chrismas gatherings and show it off.
My buddy's family does that. They each give eachother money to spend on themselves a month before christmas, they buy what they want, give it to the person who paid for it, the person wraps it and puts it under the tree for christmas. I'm always jealous when he comes back from shopping on black friday with his christmas gifts.
Quoteits become all about gift cards in my family. i told them we should each go out and buy something nice for ourselves, then bring it to chrismas gatherings and show it off.
My buddy's family does that. They each give eachother money to spend on themselves a month before christmas, they buy what they want, give it to the person who paid for it, the person wraps it and puts it under the tree for christmas. I'm always jealous when he comes back from shopping on black friday with his christmas gifts.
QuoteQuoteits become all about gift cards in my family. i told them we should each go out and buy something nice for ourselves, then bring it to chrismas gatherings and show it off.My buddy's family does that. They each give eachother money to spend on themselves a month before christmas, they buy what they want, give it to the person who paid for it, the person wraps it and puts it under the tree for christmas. I'm always jealous when he comes back from shopping on black friday with his christmas gifts.
OK, dumb question: Why bother with all the gyrations, and just buy yourself what you want?
QuoteQuoteits become all about gift cards in my family. i told them we should each go out and buy something nice for ourselves, then bring it to chrismas gatherings and show it off.My buddy's family does that. They each give eachother money to spend on themselves a month before christmas, they buy what they want, give it to the person who paid for it, the person wraps it and puts it under the tree for christmas. I'm always jealous when he comes back from shopping on black friday with his christmas gifts.
OK, dumb question: Why bother with all the gyrations, and just buy yourself what you want?
QuoteQuoteits become all about gift cards in my family. i told them we should each go out and buy something nice for ourselves, then bring it to chrismas gatherings and show it off.My buddy's family does that. They each give eachother money to spend on themselves a month before christmas, they buy what they want, give it to the person who paid for it, the person wraps it and puts it under the tree for christmas. I'm always jealous when he comes back from shopping on black friday with his christmas gifts.
OK, dumb question: Why bother with all the gyrations, and just buy yourself what you want?
QuoteQuoteQuoteits become all about gift cards in my family. i told them we should each go out and buy something nice for ourselves, then bring it to chrismas gatherings and show it off.My buddy's family does that. They each give eachother money to spend on themselves a month before christmas, they buy what they want, give it to the person who paid for it, the person wraps it and puts it under the tree for christmas. I'm always jealous when he comes back from shopping on black friday with his christmas gifts.
OK, dumb question: Why bother with all the gyrations, and just buy yourself what you want?
OH! I see what you mean. Hmmm...maybe it's just his mom who did that...i dunno. All i know is he used to get money to buy his own gift from that person.
QuoteQuoteQuoteits become all about gift cards in my family. i told them we should each go out and buy something nice for ourselves, then bring it to chrismas gatherings and show it off.My buddy's family does that. They each give eachother money to spend on themselves a month before christmas, they buy what they want, give it to the person who paid for it, the person wraps it and puts it under the tree for christmas. I'm always jealous when he comes back from shopping on black friday with his christmas gifts.
OK, dumb question: Why bother with all the gyrations, and just buy yourself what you want?
OH! I see what you mean. Hmmm...maybe it's just his mom who did that...i dunno. All i know is he used to get money to buy his own gift from that person.
QuoteQuoteQuoteits become all about gift cards in my family. i told them we should each go out and buy something nice for ourselves, then bring it to chrismas gatherings and show it off.My buddy's family does that. They each give eachother money to spend on themselves a month before christmas, they buy what they want, give it to the person who paid for it, the person wraps it and puts it under the tree for christmas. I'm always jealous when he comes back from shopping on black friday with his christmas gifts.
OK, dumb question: Why bother with all the gyrations, and just buy yourself what you want?
OH! I see what you mean. Hmmm...maybe it's just his mom who did that...i dunno. All i know is he used to get money to buy his own gift from that person.
Sounds thoughtless to me. Take the money you spend on yourself, and use it to buy presents for the children of the less fortunate. Your church should be able to provide names of a worthy recipient.
Sounds thoughtless to me. Take the money you spend on yourself, and use it to buy presents for the children of the less fortunate. Your church should be able to provide names of a worthy recipient.
Sounds thoughtless to me. Take the money you spend on yourself, and use it to buy presents for the children of the less fortunate. Your church should be able to provide names of a worthy recipient.
Actually, their family gives a lot to the less fortunate. Very avid church goers and there's an area of their kitchen where they've posted a picture of every child they've sponsored over the years. There's at least 20. His parents even took in the children of family members who weren't doing too well. 5 kids and 3 adults in their small 2 bedroom, 1 story house. My buddy is afraid his parents don't have enough money to retire. Let's not make generalizations now.
Actually, their family gives a lot to the less fortunate. Very avid church goers and there's an area of their kitchen where they've posted a picture of every child they've sponsored over the years. There's at least 20. His parents even took in the children of family members who weren't doing too well. 5 kids and 3 adults in their small 2 bedroom, 1 story house. My buddy is afraid his parents don't have enough money to retire. Let's not make generalizations now.
Actually, their family gives a lot to the less fortunate. Very avid church goers and there's an area of their kitchen where they've posted a picture of every child they've sponsored over the years. There's at least 20. His parents even took in the children of family members who weren't doing too well. 5 kids and 3 adults in their small 2 bedroom, 1 story house. My buddy is afraid his parents don't have enough money to retire. Let's not make generalizations now.
I'm a big fan of the "Wish List" Feature on Amazon. You can add anything you want from BassPro, Cabelas, Gander, whatever. You share the list w/ your wife, sister, mom, whoever and all they do is click and purchase.
When they tell you you're hard to buy for, the wish list makes it very easy.
Hope you all got what you were looking for. ;D
Dave
I'm a big fan of the "Wish List" Feature on Amazon. You can add anything you want from BassPro, Cabelas, Gander, whatever. You share the list w/ your wife, sister, mom, whoever and all they do is click and purchase.
When they tell you you're hard to buy for, the wish list makes it very easy.
Hope you all got what you were looking for. ;D
Dave
I'm a big fan of the "Wish List" Feature on Amazon. You can add anything you want from BassPro, Cabelas, Gander, whatever. You share the list w/ your wife, sister, mom, whoever and all they do is click and purchase.
When they tell you you're hard to buy for, the wish list makes it very easy.
Hope you all got what you were looking for. ;D
Dave
I just say Lucky Craft and will take what I get. I can use it or return it for a different one if I have the one I get. It is about the right amount for the kids to spend and I smile a-lot. They then get to see the photos of the green fat girls I caught on the Christmas present they got me, it has worked great so far.
P.S. OK I will confess -- I tear out the Lucky Craft page from the catalog, circle the ones I want, and leave it by the toilet for the wife to see while she is -- ummmmm---reading. It works -- try it.
I just say Lucky Craft and will take what I get. I can use it or return it for a different one if I have the one I get. It is about the right amount for the kids to spend and I smile a-lot. They then get to see the photos of the green fat girls I caught on the Christmas present they got me, it has worked great so far.
P.S. OK I will confess -- I tear out the Lucky Craft page from the catalog, circle the ones I want, and leave it by the toilet for the wife to see while she is -- ummmmm---reading. It works -- try it.
I just say Lucky Craft and will take what I get. I can use it or return it for a different one if I have the one I get. It is about the right amount for the kids to spend and I smile a-lot. They then get to see the photos of the green fat girls I caught on the Christmas present they got me, it has worked great so far.
P.S. OK I will confess -- I tear out the Lucky Craft page from the catalog, circle the ones I want, and leave it by the toilet for the wife to see while she is -- ummmmm---reading. It works -- try it.