Thread: Well, it's over

I like my math better. You pay for fun. Had u spent the time golfing, the money would be the same and you would have.....nothing to show for it. At least with fishing you get some fish as a bonus. Same with deer hunting. The cost is for the fun. Eats, when obtained, are a bonus. Better luck next time. FYI, when the waves turn gulf shores into a mud pit, check the east conditions. Sometimes you get clear water.

I try not to put a price on the saltwater in the freezer. I always remember how much fun it was to catch them and enjoy the company of the great folks on the pier, being such a slow poke klutz and getting finned like a pin cushion at the cleaning table. But, I can prove that filet mignon is cheaper than venison.

Originally Posted by witler

Last week went by fast
Myself, I caught 3 small/medium whiting, after doing the math, rental, gas, license, tackle and food, the 3 fish cost me just over $2,000.00 each. That's life and fishing!
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Dang,you spent 6,000.00.....for the week in Gulf Shores......I know I am cheap, and try to find bargains for my trips.......but never in my wildest dreams spent anything close to that, unless you figure the price ofvthe vehicle to get there........for that you could have bought van staals

This photo of me with a small whiting ( look to the left ) was taken by my sweet and lovely wife on our honeymoon. I also caught two more! These memories are priceless. If you have memories of your trip to share with your family, all costs are negligible when viewed from some future time. At least, that is what I think, and feel.

Fall and spring for me. I usually stock enough to eat for the rest of the year.

Originally Posted by ironman172

Dang,you spent 6,000.00.....for the week in Gulf Shores......I know I am cheap, and try to find bargains for my trips.......but never in my wildest dreams spent anything close to that, unless you figure the price ofvthe vehicle to get there........for that you could have bought van staals

Well a house for 25 people on the beach around $14k, my share plus other expenses..it adds up. I didn'the pick time or house, just following in-laws. My choice I would have been down in Spring or Fall as you guys suggested.

I was there the last two weeks as well.
Yes, I have had better years when fishing was much better but you can NEVER count on what effects the fishing (heat, clear water, storms etc)
I still spent plenty of time on the pier with people I never met and saw through the week as well as those that might even consider me a regular visitor now enjoying the company. (Slim, Stephanie, Haywire, Robert, Pug and more)
If fishing was better I know I would have gotten to see more familiar faces like John G, Michael Sawyer, David Allison, and others.
The time staring out over the rail, dolphins playing, sharks swimming around, turtles, the fish I did bring home, the shells from on the beach, all the sounds you don't get here in Chicago, and the vacation time of memories you can't look back and put a price on.
There is no price you can put on just being there, you can't base the worth of a trip on what fish you catch and bring home.

Originally Posted by 1000 Miles Away

I was there the last two weeks as well.
Yes, I have had better years when fishing was much better but you can NEVER count on what effects the fishing (heat, clear water, storms etc)
I still spent plenty of time on the pier with people I never met and saw through the week as well as those that might even consider me a regular visitor now enjoying the company. (Slim, Stephanie, Haywire, Robert, Pug and more)
If fishing was better I know I would have gotten to see more familiar faces like John G, Michael Sawyer, David Allison, and others.
The time staring out over the rail, dolphins playing, sharks swimming around, turtles, the fish I did bring home, the shells from on the beach, all the sounds you don't get here in Chicago, and the vacation time of memories you can't look back and put a price on.
There is no price you can put on just being there, you can't base the worth of a trip on what fish you catch and bring home.

+1......well said......nothing like some salt water therapy for any ailments.....physical or mental
It has cured me more then once

Glad I only live 282 miles usually takes me around 4 hours to drive it. Just got home last Sunday from 2 1/2 stay and already thinking of going back.

Originally Posted by Robert(Tato)Piteo

Glad I only live 282 miles usually takes me around 4 hours to drive it. Just got home last Sunday from 2 1/2 stay and already thinking of going back.

Nice, rub it in some more would you PLEASE!