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Location: Rhinelander. | I know that the 14 footer I bought with the 4 horse will get a much bigger workout rowtrolling this year. I am surprised that there is not much of a conservation consideration anong us. Seems like we are just going to continue on and fish at any cost.
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Location: davis,IL | Gas Prices SUCK!!!! as I'm sure anyone would agree, as to predicting prices I look at it this way. I remember when I started driving gas was under $1 a gallon ( I know I'm dating myself here). Anyways, prices crept up and hit $2 a gallon, everybody panicked, eventually prices did go down for a while, but crept back up. Not so long ago prices went to $3 a gallon and more. I predict that prices will ease some after the summer vacation season is over. Just remember everybody will be used to these high prices by then, so if it drops 25 cents a gallon we"ll all do the "look gas is cheap" routine again ( in truth, if prices remain stable for 2-3 years everyone will forget the current gas pains). As far as my fishing trips, same as last year 2 trips (1500+ miles each @12mpg) to Ontario in search of that slimy lady with the toothy grin.
Edited by muskydope 5/17/2008 11:08 PM
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Location: Kronenwetter, WI | Prices kept me from fishinig boundry waters this weekend...SUCKS |
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Location: Becker MN | I travel I-94 north out of the twin cities for work. Friday and today, I didn't see 5 boats on the road. I see some people here say that it won't affect their fishing activities but just from a general observation it has.
Personally I will hope and try to make my 2-3 trips this year, but probally will not make it fishing for a half day, or day outings that I have in the past. Gas prices are not the only thing going up, food, healthcare etc is all going up and as a result my paychecks don't go near as far as they used to. Hopefully things stabilize soon, but don't think it will happen for a couple years.
Politically I hope that we decide to do something to help ourselves out other than importing more oil. |
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Location: Chicago | Well, to give an idea, I took 7 trips to Vilas/Iron county from Chicago last year. I am thinking this year of one for sure ( res made for July) but am not sure if I am going to make it any other time. Very sad days. I have not had the boat out at all yet this year. I have yet to even wet a line from shore this year.... |
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| Im betting you see more fish kept 'all species" people will feel they need to offset/justify it for the cost of going fishing |
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| The price of unleaded here is $3.65 per gallon it won't keep us from fishing. |
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Location: MI | nope.
i plan on going more and driving even further to other lakes.
it also helps i have 3 musky lakes with a 30-45min. drive and about another 20 lakes all with an hours drive of where i live.
worse come to worse,i`ll just fish the river that runs next to my house.though i`de have to wade down alil bit for deeper spots.no musky though |
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| I cancelled a trip to Canada the end of May for Lakers because I can't afford it. Food, clothes, and a wife and two kids all cost more. Way more and while I sit here reading some of these posts about going farther and more often. I have to ask if any of you folks have families or are you single?
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| I'll bet most who say it wont affect them are either young, single and running up debt on credit cards. Or they are older, kids are out of the house, steady career(most likely 2 incomes) and most of life's necessities already taken care of i.e. house paid for, cars paid for etcEdwards. |
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| Well...
I'm going fishing. I'm in the same boat as Slamr, there's nothing worth fishing within 150 miles of here. It's probably going to cost me $700 in gas to get to Canada and back this year. I'm still going, and I'm still going to have fun. When you look at what you lose in depreciation selling one vehicle to buy one that's more fuel efficient, plus having a car loan? It's cheaper to keep whatever you are driving. Even at $4/gal, it would take me 10 years to make up the difference in fuel savings. Weekend trips to Vilas? Well, at $250/crack for gas, there certainly won't be as many of those...
And buying property in Vilas? Man, that's looking like it was a pretty stupid thing to do.
I was going to buy a big boat. Now I'm leaning towards a nice Alumacraft with a 60, maybe a 90 on it. Long term?
I guess there's only one thing to do. If I'm going to fish, I gotta move where the fish are. And get my fatt butt in shape, because I'm going to be doing a lot of rowing! |
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Location: Illinois | Definitely going to limit my trips. I can really relateto what Hunter is saying. I have a wife, two kids, and can't afford the same lifestyle that I had at this point. I have one family trip to Wisconsin planned and other than that it is all local for me. I gave up my week long with friends trip to same some money. Still, better off than some and still feel fortunate.
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Location: Land of the Musky | Those $30+ lures and other big ticket items will take a big hit on sales with gas going to $4 too. I think you will see some muskie companies dropping out in the next year or two. I for one already feel the crunch but am setup to take a big hit if I have too to stay in business.
How many of you will be buying less gear or at least better priced lures/gear in 2008/2009?
I for one got a TE400 for $50 with all the coupons I saved up. No other way I would ever buy a $400 reel. Most of my other stuff comes out of the bargain cave or other places to buy expensive gear for 50% or less than new.
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Location: Minnetonka | Nothing keeps the true muskie hunters down... I love it!!!
My solution for 2008 gas prices: Buy a home that is 30 seconds from the landing. |
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Location: Algonquin, ILL | I'm still heading to LOTW this fall, Who knows maybe a lot of resorts will be going belly up with folks cancelling vacation plans and there won't be a place to stay next year
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| I'd be willing to bet that every one of us here could save money in other ways that would more than offset the additional costs in gas.
I'd also be willing to bet that we could finance a whole season just by selling off some unneeded reels, rods, baits, etc.
Now that I think about it, that's not a bad idea!
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| if you realize how much the price of gas will be next year, you will be willing to take a trip of your life time this year.
After major heart surgery last winter (if you have shortness of breath, please see you doctor...afterall it's your life), which I'm so thankful to have another chance to catch the fish of my dream, I'll be going again this falll....provided gas doesn't top 5.
I guess my grandchildren will have to enjoy stories about me fishing...
I remember when gas started to jump a lot in the spring of 1999, when Bush started to run for President. Hum...an oil man running for president....now, that's...a..
Just remember, anyone with shortness of breathe....please consult your doctor....now....hey, gas prices are cheap compared to your health....health is more important.
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| Personally, I picked up a second job bartending 2-3 nights a week and am finding ways to cut costs/live without certain things (like going to the bars/dining out) to be able to afford to fish as much as I like. Where there is a will there is a way, just have to figure out what your priorities are. |
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Location: Ontario | I'm the same as Justin. Going to fish a LOT more this summer. I work for a major automaker in ONT and we're slow. Not much wknd OT for production, so no temptation for double time wknds. Most of our vehicles get shipped stateside. The point re: fishing smarter and closer to home is well taken. I drive past a LOT of good water running to other regions/areas. The best spot's probably the one your bait is crossing right now. Had to laugh on our Pike Opener a couple week ago...we run out 15 miles by boat to fish the morning and run into three boat loads of guys in our area for the evening shift that we met way out the same morning. Grass is always greener lol. We drive way out to fish their areas and they drive way in to fish ours. I have a 90hp Yamaha 4 stroke, gas goes a pretty long way as it is, and we never, ever stay in cabins. Tent it 100% of the time until about end Oct. We're on the cheap beer too, 24 for $24. It must suck having to drive a long way to see a muskie over forty inches. From this computer I'm within a three hour radius of Georgian Bay, Lake Nipissing and the French River. I could be on the shoal O'Brien's fish came off well before dark if I left the driveway now. |
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Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana | Not much we can really do...I am driving about 3500 miles a month right now Gas is killing me....but like I said, not much I can do about it. Just keep working and keep right on paying for it. Then on top of that throw on the boat gas....yikes...that's a lot of money per month going out!!!! 
Edited by MikeHulbert 5/19/2008 5:02 PM
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Location: Ames, Iowa | There have been some intelligent, interesting and humorous posts here. We are in the middle of Iowa and have a place on Leech, 402 miles away. With a bit of forethought, we are finding ways to save so we can afford our trips. The boat will stay at the lake. We'll take our big 2 week trip in July-Aug like we always do. No weekend trips. We find that there is a lot of money to save by 5 of us not eating out on the road, slowing down, getting to the cabin and staying there without running to town, not charging things at the nearby resort, eliminating/reducing restaurant eating back home, actually thinking before buying something. The Blazer will stay in the garage much of the time this summer, and its a stick around home sorta summer vacation for the kids. |
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Location: Waukesha & Land O Lakes, WI | Yes, I'll be staying home from up north maybe twice more than usual, I figure two less trips will save me the money easily. The one saving grace for me (and others) heading up to Vilas co is that once you get up to Stevens Point, gas is a bit cheaper than here in the Milwaukee area. I was suprised that fuell was cheaper in Boulder Junction and Land O Lakes than here. I tell you what though, I'd hate to be a hardcore snowmobiler this upcoming winter. |
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Location: Not where I wanna be! | just about everyone has said it, i hate gas prices and wish i was paying $0.85 again, but thats a dream....
My time traveling to better musky waters will be more restricted this year, but most certianly will not end. we will just have to reorganize how we spend our money! I cant live with out it! so i will make it happen somehow |
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| Probably going to keep me closer to home more often for the fishing.
I'm driving 3200 miles a month right now just back and forth to work...nobody's fault but my own. And, that's before fishing...or anything else I want to do for "fun".
I'll keep fishing, but I will have to cut back on the road trips.
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Location: Waukesha & Land O Lakes, WI | I'm pretty happy to be saving gas with both of these.
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Location: Algonquin, ILL | Where's the hitch on the Bike 
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Location: Waukesha & Land O Lakes, WI | That reminds me of a pic I made of Betty pulling his boat with a Schwinn. I need to find that. |
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Location: On my favorite lake! | I will fish the same amount but have cut back on other things. I am taking the train to work now and has it ever got packed. Some people are starting to struggle because quite a few things are going up in price such as food. If it keeps going up maybe the Chinese will stop shipping their junk over here. Transport costs could be more expensive than making it here. |
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| Seriously these gas prices are really doing a number on the working class people which includes the fishermen. I got an email this morning with abit of humor to it and thought I would share it. Do you know that the average american walks 900 miles in a year. The average american drinks 22 gallons of alcohol in a year. That comes out to 41 miles to gallon. Isn't it great to be an American!! Depending upon the type of alcohol it comes to well over $4.00 a gallon but when you use it, it makes you feel better. Have a great day. Ken |
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Location: Appleton, WI | No, not at all. I agree with the posts that state: ride your bike, walk or sacrafice elsewhere to fish. I will be bringing my grand daughter to fish along the Fox River from the shore a lot this season. Sure, I would like to be in Vilas County. But given a choice, I would rather be here influencing a young one on the pleasures of fishing. No gas involved, we can walk to our spot!
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