Tuna Bill 2007

Paddler · 04-10-2007, 10:05 PM

All this talk about fondling gear, tuna fantasies, and preparations for the coming season got me wondering about how much guys have spent on boat farkles and tuna tackle for this year. Not talking about boat payments, maintanence, repairs, storage, etc. Just on functional items added to the boat or new gear specifically bought with tuna in mind.

I'm nearly ready for the season, and think I'm getting off cheap. Anybody willing to throw out some numbers? Maybe we should talk in code just in case the better halves read this forum.

bait boy · 04-10-2007, 10:20 PM

just some time invested so far.. I have enough to keep me up and running for the short term...

Chromaflage · 04-10-2007, 10:23 PM

Some things are better left unsaid. All I know is that my family of 5 is on a steady diet of Quaker Oats, Macaroni & Cheese, Hot Dogs and Top Ramen. Gov. Ted might have been better served becoming a TUNA! fisherman for a week or two.

CrF

Onokai · 04-10-2007, 11:14 PM

My trip into space has been cheaper than my tuna habit. Mark

crabbait · 04-11-2007, 07:18 AM

Hello, Charkbait? Yeah, I need to add a couple of items to that order. Is it too late to make this week's shipment or will it go out with the next batch?

CATCH AND EAT · 04-11-2007, 08:01 AM

Zodiac Valice life raft $1500
Eprib 595
2 taco rod holders 178
Avet reel 379
new port captian chair 595
detail boat 400
2 halibut rods 70
reel rebuilds 129
line 50
hooks

fyshndad · 04-11-2007, 08:44 AM

tough line $240
leader, crimps and swivels $55
rocket launcher and mounting hardware $140
clones, and TUNA bites $225
GPS/Chartplotter with chip $500
antenea for VHF $114
Gas fill up $150
2 new batteries $125

Dang no wonder I am broke $1645 and counting
Seems I am forgetting something

FLARES $96

Paddler · 04-11-2007, 08:51 AM

Penn 6/0 Senator- $122
Zuker brooms- $150
3# spool Big Game 50# mono, hooks- $135
Custom rod holder bracket- $53
Tuna cord- $18

Total- $471

But, the above will allow me to run 7 lines, up from 4 last year. Worth every penny.

Looking to install a spotlight soon. Any ideas?

ron m · 04-11-2007, 09:50 AM

No wife to complain, but I don't keep track. I'd spend it anyway, so no need to keep track. It is considerable though, doing my part to keep the economy going, just not a bunch of new clothes--well, except for some rain gear! Certainly nothing stylish in the usualy sense!
ron m

Spoonplugger · 04-11-2007, 11:57 AM

Someone posted something likes this one time:

"My worst fear is that when I die, my wife is going to sell all my fishing gear for what I told her I paid for it."

bajadan2000 · 04-11-2007, 12:31 PM

My off season budget for fishing toys is a boat buck a month. Never had a month under budget. Can not wait for offshore fishing season to start up. Shopping is more expensive than fishing and not near as satisfying.

Triple C · 04-11-2007, 12:59 PM

I'm just spending my kid's inheritance. I'm afraid of keeping track of what I
spend on preseason gear just getting ready. I know that my tax returns are gone already.

Herring Problem · 04-11-2007, 01:06 PM

I am not saying a word as the wife tends to lurk around this site now checking up on me.

But!- dozen new clones-doulble sst hooks-swivels-Tuna line-hoochies-

new vhf radio and antenna
Hi Dear!

fyshndad · 04-11-2007, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoonplugger

Someone posted something likes this one time:

"My worst fear is that when I die, my wife is going to sell all my fishing gear for what I told her I paid for it."

Jerry that would be our friend "Pearl"

5 Salt · 04-11-2007, 02:47 PM

Offseason:
$4-5k in the off season for boat upgrades and rod/reel/tackle aquisitions.

Inseason:
$400-600 per week for fuel, and expendables.
$200-400 per month rod/reel/line/lures upkeep and purchases in summer.
$300 per month ice and vac pac supplies.
$300-400 per month Travel/truck fuel/dinning away from home.

Pretty soon I won't need the big offseason upgrade expenditure but I am sure I will find some other way to spend the money.

Chum Bucket · 04-11-2007, 06:56 PM

I'm on track with 5-Salts' figures. Except for the offseason figure, I'm at least what he quoted for the in-season stuff. That's why it's important to make sure you get into the fish when you're out there! Not very economical if you catch 5 fish for 5 guys 30-50 miles offshore IMHO.

5 Salt · 04-11-2007, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chum Bucket

.... Not very economical if you catch 5 fish for 5 guys 30-50 miles offshore IMHO.

That's why I have been known for solo tuna fishing - hard to aurgue with 15-20 fish for one guy. Good days work as well.

little doc · 04-11-2007, 07:40 PM

Mums the word

, my wife occasionally looks at this site just to see what I have been talking about recently

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Scott.