Is Ice Fishing the Most Expensive Passtime?

[PaCarpboy]

IDK, my yacht costs aren’t too bad.   I just throw it in the back of my pickup, and other than the occasional broken oar, it stays under my yearly yacht budget.   Oh, it did fall out of the truck one time so I had to have the dents taken out which blew my budget that year. 

[esox_xtm]

Hey Unc! You gotta tackle up to come musky fishing with me  Wait'll you see that bill for just basic stuff. Stuff other than freshwater fishing doesn't count as ice fishing is freshwater only. Tackling up for muskies is a pretty hefty bill even for neophytes. I know, you're thinking transportation: sled, ATV/UTV, shelter, electronics, etc. I'll see that and go all in.

And yes, the offer stands. If you're ever in God's Country I'd be happy to have you in the boat for a day or so!

[Ronnie D]

I take it you don't  own a boat

[Scranton Joe]

IDK, my yacht costs aren’t too bad.   I just throw it in the back of my pickup, and other than the occasional broken oar, it stays under my yearly yacht budget.   Oh, it did fall out of the truck one time so I had to have the dents taken out which blew my budget that year.

Winning.

[krispcritter]

Hey Unc! You gotta tackle up to come musky fishing with me  Wait'll you see that bill for just basic stuff. Stuff other than freshwater fishing doesn't count as ice fishing is freshwater only. Tackling up for muskies is a pretty hefty bill even for neophytes.

I found all you need for musky is 8# test, a number 4 snelled hook, and a Rosie minnow. Act like your fishing for Perch.

[HooknSinker24]

It's an inexpensive sport. Gas in the vehicle will cost more than the trip. Always goes back to what you want to spend and if you want to be a show off.

[Doeslayer]

You ever see how much some people spend on cigarettes? I figure the money I spend on hunting and fishing gear pales in comparison to what a lot of folks spend on cigs................

id buy a livescope if i could quit smoking

[Chris338378]

If I added up the price of all the gear I bought over the years and had to buy it all at once it'd be quite a bit.  I'm at the point now that the only major investment left is a flip over hut which I keep putting off due to the short seasons the past few years.  The only things I've been buying have been my license, a few jigs, and live bait so for that part of it it's pretty cheap compared to hunting. 

[bart]

Yes and yes...   

[fatty crusher]

If you are from northcentral, every hobby is expensive. When you are dedicated,  diehard, true born outdoorsman with the passion to not only succeed but be a master everything has a cost. Chase the ice and invest in an awesome pastime with rewards beyond belief. Well the usual 12" to 28" of yearly ice is only remembered in history books. It has been a great year for trapping, but $4k later... next has to be better for some different hobby that is not perfect for easy trapping or sufficient ice to hammer the fattys for mid Decemberto mid march. Salt is great! Take all the grains you can and learn, learn more every day, and be great at any kind of outdoor activity. Ice? Yes please give me 30" for a solid 4 months, but that is not the reality anymore. Be great at nature, but at the same time never loose hope.