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Reply With QuoteI can remember you signature line that said " Can't put a price on a smile". That stuck with me all these years
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If cost was all I factored into my fishing, guides would be the way to go. I am soon to retire and will fish with my 1 year old boat at least 3 times a week! When I wanna go, I wanna go. Rain or shine- hot or cold. I like learning a lake and going where I want to go and explore. Guides usually go to their hot spots mostly. I fish several lakes and guides usually specialize on only a couple near them. To me, a boat purchase was worth it. Not $70 grand tho. Fish YOUR way!
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I can remember you signature line that said " Can't put a price on a smile". That stuck with me all these years
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70k loan at 10% for 10 year's, no down payment. I know you meant this as hypothetical. But idiots sign their names on those terms every day. That's terms for someone who really can't afford that boat!
Don't need a $70,000 rig. I get what your saying but its nice to be a boat owner. Gives a certain type of freedom especially if you fish more than 4 times a year. Now waterfowl hunting I can attest, it's cheaper to go guided than leasing land, buying decoys etc. But that's only an option for a few months a year. Can hook up to a boat an fish 365 days a year's if willing or able.
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OK, so now I know that you were the guy I cruised by to make sure you weren't in distress. The snoring gave you away.Originally Posted by SuperDave336
A wise man once said, A lot of people can buy a boat, but not everyone can afford a boat.
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I guess if you compare a high end boat like that, it makes sense to hire a guide. But I fished for 40 years in a $800 Jon boat with a 9.9 mercury motor. Caught tons of fish. More than I do now
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Just asking for a wake boat attack
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My view is that you cannot take your pile of money out on the lake and catch a fish, or go to your pile of money and shoot a deer. It is ok to spend your money.
My second thought is that there are a tone of nice used fishing boats in MN that a guy can pick up for under $10,000 that will catch fish.
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Well I own my boat and thoroughly enjoy being able to take it out whenever I want and have the time and opportunity. I generally go out alone and enjoy the peace and quiet on the water. My boat is as fully equipped as I need it to be. Maintenance is almost non-existent. No fuel cost whatsoever. The boat itself cost me $400 used. No monthly payments to make. A twelve foot solo canoe can go anywhere I want to go. Not sure I can find a guide that cheap.
