In reply to Post #1
I am in a similar position to your self.
This year I have said enough is enough I don't need any more upgrades or any more sets of anything.
Just give your self a slap and wake up. You are a tackle manufacturer's dream, different tackle won't make you catch more.
I am in a similar position to your self.
This year I have said enough is enough I don't need any more upgrades or any more sets of anything.
Just give your self a slap and wake up. You are a tackle manufacturer's dream, different tackle won't make you catch more.
In reply to Post #25
I found it easier when I married a woman that earns much more than I do. I recommend it
I found it easier when I married a woman that earns much more than I do. I recommend it
In reply to Post #1
Having a rest from fishing gear got too much as it is
Couple of new cars bought, new shotgun pending and and new sumer house me thinks
Can't see any france trips looming or foreign holidays
Lost a little mojo for the fishing but that won't last long, not good
Having a rest from fishing gear got too much as it is
Couple of new cars bought, new shotgun pending and and new sumer house me thinks
Can't see any france trips looming or foreign holidays
Lost a little mojo for the fishing but that won't last long, not good
In reply to Post #32
That's part of the problem. My misses is a qualified social worker and thinking about the work she does, the pay is a pittance for the difference she makes to peoples lives. I'm a lawyer so earn a lot more than she does but my job isn't half as important, so I feel quite guilty, a new set of custom rods, no problem a third set of top end reels go ahead, it goes on and on doesn't it. I always think to myself right I've got enough then something else catches my eye. I really need to stop.
That's part of the problem. My misses is a qualified social worker and thinking about the work she does, the pay is a pittance for the difference she makes to peoples lives. I'm a lawyer so earn a lot more than she does but my job isn't half as important, so I feel quite guilty, a new set of custom rods, no problem a third set of top end reels go ahead, it goes on and on doesn't it. I always think to myself right I've got enough then something else catches my eye. I really need to stop.
In reply to Post #34
I'm finding more often now that I know exactly what I want of an item, how I want it to look, and how much I'm willing to pay for it. Generally most items can only meet 2 targets so I've chopped and changed a fair bit to find the right compromise.
The only tackle I really buy on a whim are centrepins, but I don't feel guilty about that as generally the value only goes up with them. I wouldn't call them an investment but it's not throwing money away like buying the newest bestest daiwa
I'm finding more often now that I know exactly what I want of an item, how I want it to look, and how much I'm willing to pay for it. Generally most items can only meet 2 targets so I've chopped and changed a fair bit to find the right compromise.
The only tackle I really buy on a whim are centrepins, but I don't feel guilty about that as generally the value only goes up with them. I wouldn't call them an investment but it's not throwing money away like buying the newest bestest daiwa
In reply to Post #34
I had to laugh at the bottom of your post...'oh look, the shiny thing's, aren't they pretty'
I'm a sucker for it too, just a case of self control. For some unknown reason other than 'shiny' I keep looking at the JAG pods, weird thing is, the one I use is perfectly fine.
I had to laugh at the bottom of your post...'oh look, the shiny thing's, aren't they pretty'
I'm a sucker for it too, just a case of self control. For some unknown reason other than 'shiny' I keep looking at the JAG pods, weird thing is, the one I use is perfectly fine.
In reply to Post #30
What is it with females from that area of Sufffolk?.. Bought into the T shirt..wore it out..got shredded..Got Rid! Also got accused of 'desertion'and 'abandonment'
What is it with females from that area of Sufffolk?.. Bought into the T shirt..wore it out..got shredded..Got Rid! Also got accused of 'desertion'and 'abandonment'
In reply to Post #32
Same. My missus earns about 4 times as much as me.
I would be a fool not to have a joint account
Same. My missus earns about 4 times as much as me.
I would be a fool not to have a joint account
In reply to Post #26
Over the years that I've been on this forum I've seen the spending habits and manic tackle posts of a few memorable chaps. Clearly got a bit of a problem but great for the used tackle section. Worrying ones for me are the guys 'upgrading' 300 quid reels for 500 quid reels to go with their new custom torrix. Then have to sell it.all cheap as they need a new boiler or
'circumstances' change.
Over the years that I've been on this forum I've seen the spending habits and manic tackle posts of a few memorable chaps. Clearly got a bit of a problem but great for the used tackle section. Worrying ones for me are the guys 'upgrading' 300 quid reels for 500 quid reels to go with their new custom torrix. Then have to sell it.all cheap as they need a new boiler or
'circumstances' change.
I don't actually have that much gear been using rods from many years ago that aren't even the same, however I'm trying to pay for a wedding so don't have much spare cash going. Maybe once that's paid off I'll be able to finally get some new rods.
In reply to Post #36
It is an illness, there must be a medical condition for it. Presently resisting the urge to buy a deeper, but I know I will cave soon.
Crazy thing is for me for the past 5 years I have been practically a full time dad to my three teenagers, so I haven't even been able to do more than day sessions.
That all ends next year when my daughter hits 16 and my weekends are once again mine. Hallelujah!
It is an illness, there must be a medical condition for it. Presently resisting the urge to buy a deeper, but I know I will cave soon.
Crazy thing is for me for the past 5 years I have been practically a full time dad to my three teenagers, so I haven't even been able to do more than day sessions.
That all ends next year when my daughter hits 16 and my weekends are once again mine. Hallelujah!
In reply to Post #37
I believe one term is 'golddigga'...
Brought up in Ipswich seems to make them unstable...
I believe one term is 'golddigga'...
Brought up in Ipswich seems to make them unstable...
In reply to Post #39
I must admit, if I was in that situation I wouldn't be buying gear that I'd loose a fortune on.
I suppose that for some of us, the only saving grace is the gear we have bought holds its value and personally speaking, I know I could shift a lot of mine for not much less and in some cases more than I actually paid for it.
Laughing here thinking about my wants that are not needs. Good to see there's others afflicted with the same problem. As they say, a problem shared is a problem halved
I must admit, if I was in that situation I wouldn't be buying gear that I'd loose a fortune on.
I suppose that for some of us, the only saving grace is the gear we have bought holds its value and personally speaking, I know I could shift a lot of mine for not much less and in some cases more than I actually paid for it.
Laughing here thinking about my wants that are not needs. Good to see there's others afflicted with the same problem. As they say, a problem shared is a problem halved
In reply to Post #43
Well if you want to share half of that problem gear....
Well if you want to share half of that problem gear....
There was a guy on here about 10'years ago. Nice chap, posted well, arrived on here and was all overnthe tsckle section buying , asking, tweaking uograding. In one year or something . He was prolific.
Ended up with a very expensive setup. Then decided to quit. And take up shooting or something. It had occured to him that he was mostly interested in the hunt for the best tackle. Im thinking his name was Chris.
Ended up with a very expensive setup. Then decided to quit. And take up shooting or something. It had occured to him that he was mostly interested in the hunt for the best tackle. Im thinking his name was Chris.