Which do you enjoy more??? 2025

ABC123 reply :

This could be a tough one for some... ;D

mattm reply :

I can't believe i'm saying this, but I think I enjoy shopping/buying all the cool stuff a little more.

Long Mike reply :

I'm a male. By definition, shopping is not very high on my list of fun things to do. I go in, get what I want, and get out. ;D

Jake. reply :

Using it.

Just wandering around looking at all the gear is still fun though.

cajun1977. reply :

this is a very good question. ..id say i probably get more pleasure shopping and talking bass fishing but its not much higher than actually fishing

BOOYAH reply :

Thats a toss up hmmmmm I love fishing but also like hitting the fishing tackle shop too. I'd hafta say i get more enjoyment out of using it though,.....nothing like that heartpounding feeling you get when you tie into a good one!!!!!

flechero reply :

As much as I enjoy buying (not neccessarily shopping) I get more out of building rods and still more out of actually using it all. Give me time on the water over time at the store or shop!!

Tin reply :

Using it and hopefully catching fish on it. But that might be changing since a Cabelas and BPS are opening 45 minutes from my house next month

frogtog reply :

I'm with Long Mike.

jb_adams reply :

Well, compulsive bait buying makes me happy....not catching bass doesn't make me happy because I just spent a lot of money on baits.

Catching fish makes me happy and then I go buy more of the baits that were catching fish that day especially if I lost a few of the baits.

It's a vicious cycle that cannot be measured. Well, not until the baitmonkey moves out of my spare bedroom anyway. He snores loud too....keeps me up at night thinking of new ways to improve my fishing.

FishTank reply :

I do like buying new equipment but I don't think I could ever call it shopping.

If I had $500 right now and somebody said "Would like to buy a Loomis IMX and new Shimano reel or would you rather spend it on taking the family and the boat out and staying in the cabin for a week."

I think I would much rather go fishing than SHOPPING.

guest reply :

Both.

If I shop then go fishing, the day is amazing. You're getting something new or replenishing what is doing an awesome job for you and then you use it right after to catch some fish. Cabela opening in my state (IL) just made it more amazing. If I had to choose one I'd say using the equipment. If you caught fish then you don't need to buy.

Mattlures reply :

I definatly enjoy using more than buying HOWEVER sometimes I like making it more than using it!

grimlin reply :

I don't know....

usually i like doing both....

T-rig reply :

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I don't know....
usually i like doing both....

Me too!

Bassin_Fin@tic reply :

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Well, compulsive bait buying makes me happy....not catching bass doesn't make me happy because I just spent a lot of money on baits.
Catching fish makes me happy and then I go buy more of the baits that were catching fish that day especially if I lost a few of the baits.

It's a vicious cycle that cannot be measured. Well, not until the baitmonkey moves out of my spare bedroom anyway. He snores loud too....keeps me up at night thinking of new ways to improve my fishing.

Almost took the words outa my mouth there jb_adams.I too am with everyone else who is torn between the two.I am about 50/50 equal on the issue.If I had a bad day on the water a little shopping makes me happy.There is also nothing better than the pleasure of using a nice piece of equipment.Buying a new box and organizing my awesome collection.Catching on a new item is great too,except then bait monkey usually makes me go out and buy any or all colors/sizes of that item even after I catch a dink on it. :-/

Fish Chris reply :

I hate shopping. Shopping for fishing gear is only a little better, but I rarely buy anything exciting anyway. Maybe a few hooks or swivels or something. Of course most of my lures, rods, reels, line, etc. is just sent to me. But often times, even if I have to pay for it, I mail / internet order it anyway.

I've often said, if I ever hit the lottery, I'll give one of "my people" a list of the stuff I want to be at the house, by the time I get home from fishing :-) That would include cloths, groceries, fishing tackle, new cars, trucks, and anything else I might need.

Ahhh, but I'm dreaming again :-)

Fish

Davis reply :

Fishing......

But buying fishing stuff is still pretty fun in itself.

senile1 reply :

I wouldn't even care about shopping for this stuff if I didn't like to fish. This is not a question like which came first, the chicken or the egg. You have to like fishing first before you ever begin to enjoy shopping for the tools of the trade. Shopping for equipment will never equal the joy of stalking and catching the fish, at least for me.

George Welcome reply :

Shopping for tackle is a tedious, time consuming means to an end, and that end is going fishing.

Matt Fly reply :

The water restorith thy soul. Fishing gets me away from the rat race, the city, the career, and the sad, sad, sad news that is on all day long. You can't turn the TV on without hearing about 5 more murders, a wife beating, a kidnapping and a overdose.

Using the tackle, no question,

Matt

Bankbeater reply :

When we bought our house, my wife dragged me to all of the stores looking for furniture, drapes, etc. Now I can't stand to shop in crowded stores. When I go to buy fishing gear I am in and out usually within a half an hour and i only go during the week when there are no crowds.

Davis reply :

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The water restorith thy soul. Fishing gets me away from the rat race, the city, the career, and the sad, sad, sad news that is on all day long. You can't turn the TV on without hearing about 5 more murders, a wife beating, a kidnapping and a overdose.
Using the tackle, no question,

Matt

My wife and I shut down our SAT dish and went back to nbc, cbs, and abc for that reason. Even then there is nothing but craziness on. What ever happened to shows like Cosby and the A-team? I used to check the news daily to see what was going on but I haven't done that on the net for months now and I'm thankful for that. Just going to get worse boys.

Anyway....back on topic.

tntitans21399 reply :

It is fun getting a new lure or lure type, it is like a new toy you want to try out. It is the best when you read about a certain lure and how to use it, go get it, and then it works the first day you try it. So I will have to say it is better to use, because you can see if it was a great choice or if you just threw your money away.

tyrius. reply :

The only reason that I enjoy shopping for fishing gear is because I need that gear in order to actually catch fish. If I didn't fish I wouldn't be wondering the fishing sections of Dick's, Gander Mountain, or BPS on a weekly basis.

MALTESE FALCON reply :

Although I enjoy the "kid in a candy store" feeling when I go to BPS, Gander Mountain, or Cabelas. There is nothing like feeling the fish pick up your bait, setting the hook, and fighting it back to the boat or shore.

Falcon

Triton9 reply :

i love to buy it, but using it is sooo much better

eastkybass reply :

I would have to say using it. Look at it and buying it is great but no point in buying if you aren't using.

Branuss04 reply :

I hate to admit it (And will never admit this to my g/f), but I do enjoy buying/shopping for fishing stuff a little more than I do using it. This is probably because I am semi new to bass fishing, and there is so much stuff I do not have.... YET

Joel W reply :

In season I rather use 'em the shop for them. But come the dead of winter, I love nothing more then shopping online or taking a day trip to Cabela's or BPS and buying till I drop.

fish-fighting-illini reply :

If I didn't enjjoy fishing so much I don't think I'd have the desire to go shop / collect equipment.

To me catching fish is the puzzle. What can I do to catch more? What can I try?

Buying gear is just a piece of the overall puzzle. It is def a fun piece of the puzzle, maybe a little too fun on occasion! LOL

Bass Hammer reply :

I shop a lot....but to me tackle is a tool. So even when I'm buying I'm thinking about using it.

I'd rather fish.

Bass Smacker reply :

Bait monky be dambed! I'm going fishing!

Any one seen my wallet. HEY YOU PUT THAT DOWN. look like i'm going to the bait store

rondef reply :

Although I do enjoy buying fishing tackle and gear, I like fishing with it more. I guess it goes back to the being one with nature thing and being in peaceful surroundings.

fishfordollars reply :

I hate shopping. I hate even more hidding some of the stuff from my wife. She use to count my rods, but she finally gave up.

rondef reply :

fishfordollars,

I hear you, I hate hiding the purchases from the wife too. I try to limit my purchases now so I don't have to hide them from her.

bassmaster8100 reply :

I really enjoy shopping for fishing equipment, but I enjoy using it a whole lot more.

FishingMonkey reply :

Both!

Redlinerobert reply :

Both! Part of the excitement for me is buying the latest lure, rode, reel, etc. When I actually get to use it and land a fish on it, completes the circle.

morieeel reply :

Definitely fishing since my shopping consist of cheap line and the same ole grape twirly tail worm. ;D

skillet reply :

Definitely useing! Too me, most shopping is like a search and destroy mission: You know your objective. You get in, complete your objective, and get out with as few casualties as possible ...

As Ever,

skillet

Evan Pease reply :

Well for me, baits look a lot better than they actually work. I buy a ton of THE bait and have more fun catching than wasting $ on things I may not get a single bite on.

Cousin Eddie reply :

It goes like this for me: #1 Catching fish, #2 Using quality equipment (casting/ retrieving), #3 Researching new tackle to buy, #4 Buying new stuff

Vyron reply :

I ll go with the 2nd option

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