High Financial Risk Fishing

[Rock_Fish]

Went to Bass Pros in Clarksville In this Saturday. First time there for a while. Just about passed out when I saw what some fishing lures were selling for. Got into a whole section of Luscky Craft lures, most ran $14.99, clean up to $24.99 a piece, and a show stopper 5.5 inch Trout looking lure for $30.99. Was just about to recover from that when I happened into the Tru-Tungsten lures. Cheap one there was $19.99, a lot ran $29.99, and then my evye caught this 7 inch long 4 section Trout imitating lure that was......ready......$49.99!!!!!!. My knees got weak again, and I stumbled over to the the good ole Bandits and Cotton Cordells and Bandits in the $5-7 range.

I got to thinking. Wondered how I'd feel fishing the Cumberland River throwing a $49.99 swim bait that looked like a Trout if one of those 40 pound monster Stripers hit it. I think I be more afraid of losing the lure than the fish. Could you fish with a lure that cost that much and not be scared half silly if something darn big hit it? Is this crazy? Do the lure folks really buy this stuff? If ya buy a lure for that much, are you really gonna fish with it, or put it in the safe with your savings bonds?

I would catch a salesman and say " HEY YOU OBVIOUSLY HAVE THIS MIS_ MARKED " ??? Then , Do you get a discount ??? Can I use your Discount ??? What is the sale price today ??? I have had a few salesmen stuttering and talking to themselves ! THAT THING OUGHTA CATCH EM BY ITSELF !!! LMAO !!! I Make the older ones wish they had went to college ! And make the younger ones want to finish College ! But Most of them get a great laugh and have fun ! I am not a Nightmare customer. If they are already having a bad day. I simply Thank them for their time , Without all the yada yada ! Gotta laugh and have fun ! Life is Short !!!

[muskie_man]

haha try being a muskie fisherman. On average our baits run from $15-$30 a piece!

[kygorski]

Yes they are expensive, and then there is the insult of a small northern pike tearing up some of those soft baits.

[HURRICANEBOB]

Yes they are expensive, and then there is the insult of a small northern pike tearing up some of those soft baits.

Given the cost of Muskie and Pike baits, and the beating they take, I think I'll start using some of my body parts as lures. Pikes will totally blow up on a lilly while size 12 hanging in the water. I might just as well save the money on the lure and put my medical insurance premiums to good use. Mabye after 400 or 500 stitches, I'll earn emergency ward frequent flyer miles.

"You're not a real fisherman if you still have all your fingers and toes"

[HURRICANEBOB]

The high cost lure makers gave me an idea for a new line of lures. SEE THE PHOTO BOARD FOR THE PROTOTYPE ON SALE NOW! SEE PHOTO BOARD "HURRICANE LURES PRESENTS"

Guaranteed to catch fisherman, and the professional anglers choice when fishing the very rewarding water front bars and clubs in Louisville, Cinncinnatti, and St Louis. Guaranteed.....if you use these lures in those bars, you will get plenty of hook-ups!

[bassiusmaximus]

George Perry caught his record bass on a Creek Chub Perch Scale Wigglefish or a Creek Chub Fintail Shiner. I wonder what that lure cost him? Is it possible that bass have become so spoiled that they now require you to subject them to sticker shock to get a response?

[ElectricSLT]

The high cost lure makers gave me an idea for a new line of lures. SEE THE PHOTO BOARD FOR THE PROTOTYPE ON SALE NOW! SEE PHOTO BOARD "HURRICANE LURES PRESENTS"

Guaranteed to catch fisherman, and the professional anglers choice when fishing the very rewarding water front bars and clubs in Louisville, Cinncinnatti, and St Louis. Guaranteed.....if you use these lures in those bars, you will get plenty of hook-ups!

QUIT IT - your making me blow good bourbon out my nose!

Too Funny!