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Why everything related to Bass so expensive.... #10893162 06/03/15 09:35 PM
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Looking at prices for a Fish Bag or a Weigh bag...

cant believe a plastic bag is $20+ dollars.

this thing is made by the same Chinese guy at $1 dollar...


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Re: Why everything related to Bass so expensive.... [Re: buton] #10893199 06/03/15 09:46 PM
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Look at the price to duck hunt. Mossy Oak Break-up hoodie 19.99. Max-5 camo 39.95. Both are Camo.......

Re: Why everything related to Bass so expensive.... [Re: buton] #10893206 06/03/15 09:52 PM
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Americans spend money on entertainment and hobbies. They skimp on more imp things often times. When the economy is down, people still make time for their hobbies, and that makes the industry a huge money maker.

Re: Why everything related to Bass so expensive.... [Re: buton] #10893214 06/03/15 09:55 PM
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make sure you weigh in a big sack to get a check. smile

Re: Why everything related to Bass so expensive.... [Re: buton] #10893242 06/03/15 10:08 PM
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Fans of any hobby are, by definition, 'fanatical'.

Retailers know this.

Marketing departments and Product organizations use it against you to maximize profits.

Don't buy the hype. Don't get sucked in. Use generic alternatives and substitutes.

As P.T. Barnum famously said, "There's a sucker born every minute."

Don't be a sucker.

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Re: Why everything related to Bass so expensive.... [Re: buton] #10893322 06/03/15 10:40 PM
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I'll tell you how the fishing industry has a strangle hold on the enthusiasts, but it's gonna cost you $50.

Re: Why everything related to Bass so expensive.... [Re: buton] #10893549 06/04/15 12:29 AM
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Get a black bag so ur actual bag of fish is a surprise!


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Re: Why everything related to Bass so expensive.... [Re: buton] #10893609 06/04/15 01:02 AM
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Everything costs more these days. I'd rather spend it on fishing than most anything else.

I'm sure there are better ways to spend your money-but not ones that are more fun. OK, there is beer.

Re: Why everything related to Bass so expensive.... [Re: buton] #10893653 06/04/15 01:18 AM
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They can charge it because people will pay it. Bass fisherman are some of the strangest people I know when it comes to what they pay for and what they actually get.

Re: Why everything related to Bass so expensive.... [Re: buton] #10893704 06/04/15 01:35 AM
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Try pricing a Check It Stick that measures up to 24 inches. Is there gold dust mixed into the alloy?

I've never been able to get a fish into the boat without a net that costs at least $75...while wielding it wearing Under Armour gear. It's dang near impossible.

Re: Why everything related to Bass so expensive.... [Re: buton] #10893709 06/04/15 01:37 AM
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Use a hefty trash bag as a weigh in bag


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Re: Why everything related to Bass so expensive.... [Re: buton] #10894113 06/04/15 04:26 AM
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Well I think it is pretty obvious. The more expensive rods, reels, and tackle you have, the better fisherman you actually are. I saw a guy recently with some old cheap rods and reels at the dock. Me and my buddy just laughed at him. He was a total loon....... freak


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I have spent the past 50 years spitting in their mouths...increasing the size of Texas fish with every spit!

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Re: Why everything related to Bass so expensive.... [Re: buton] #10894117 06/04/15 04:30 AM
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Honestly there are products for every budget out there. I ahve one of those $20 bags with the zipper top. It has lasted me 6-7 years so far, has blown out of boat while trailering and been ran over but still does not leak and looks great. Works even better. I figure $2.50-3.00 per year of use is what its cost me so far and getting cheaper daily. Money well spent.

Re: Why everything related to Bass so expensive.... [Re: buton] #10894129 06/04/15 04:39 AM
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Same reason there are bassboats over $70k, because they know people will buy them.

Re: Why everything related to Bass so expensive.... [Re: buton] #10894190 06/04/15 06:35 AM
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I'm rewriting that quote. Theres a sucker borning every 30 seconds.

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