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yada
10-05-2011, 07:44 PM
Sooo.. My parents gives me like $50 - $100 per year to spend on fishing stuff.
Im going to try to use that money wisely this year. (Im a hardbait kind of guy)

Lets say i got $50:
Should i get like 5 Rapalas? (Around $10 each)
Or like 15 bass pro lures? (Around $3-$4 each)

Or do you guys have any other ideas?

Thanks :)
Gust
10-05-2011, 07:57 PM
Call out the lure makers online, or wait for a walleye unlimited meeting and get 30 raps for 50 bucks or the like or ask if anyone has a load to sell used. I like raps but, eeesh the price keeps inching up,, maybe stalk the stores just at ice up when they want to clear out stock or go the rap knock off route.
fishpro
10-05-2011, 08:21 PM
If you get the Husky Jerks they're one of the slightly more affordables Rapalas and one of the best and most versatile in my opinion.
Dust1n
10-05-2011, 08:27 PM
Get some proven lures that catch fish and not the buyer....
if your buyin raps get some oringanl floaters in the large sizes, Husky jerks,Countdowns,gliding rap....lots more but alot of products are for special situations...Its a good time to buy the new lures on the market for 2012 check out ICAST 2012 and see if theyres anything that intrests you
chubbdarter
10-05-2011, 09:09 PM
Sooo.. My parents gives me like $50 - $100 per year to spend on fishing stuff.
Im going to try to use that money wisely this year. (Im a hardbait kind of guy)

Lets say i got $50:
Should i get like 5 Rapalas? (Around $10 each)
Or like 15 bass pro lures? (Around $3-$4 each)

Or do you guys have any other ideas?

Thanks :)

what type of cranks do you use?
if its long casts , tail dancers and similar...pm me your addy
slivers86
10-05-2011, 09:22 PM
Yada,

I think my first question, is what are you fishing for the most part? That could help us give you better input on whats hot and working lately, and steer you in a 'best bang for your buck' deal.

Slivers
yada
10-05-2011, 09:22 PM
what type of cranks do you use?
if its long casts , tail dancers and similar...pm me your addy

I use anything that is able to cast far. Anything from top water to deep diving.
yada
10-05-2011, 09:28 PM
Yada,

I think my first question, is what are you fishing for the most part? That could help us give you better input on whats hot and working lately, and steer you in a 'best bang for your buck' deal.

Slivers

A lot of Pike, Walleye, Sometimes trout but almost never.
alodar
10-05-2011, 09:32 PM
If u havent yet i strongly recomend you pm chub ;) hes a really good guy..... most of the time lol
Rick.
10-05-2011, 09:44 PM
Lotto Max is up to 50 million again. That would last me for a few seasons. LOL. Try watching on Kijiji there are some good buys on it from time to time. For example I just got a Scotty 1085 down rigger and 10 lb. ball for 20 dollars three weeks ago. Perfect working order too. I was so happy I gave him 40. A couple of years ago I got a whole bunch of baits at liquidation world for 50 cents each. With limited funds you need to get creative. Once you find cranks/lures that work for you keep buying very similar stuff. Best of luck in any case. Rick.
ericlin0122
10-05-2011, 09:52 PM
Get spoons , it works, Catch more trout.
Dust1n
10-05-2011, 09:54 PM
Or think of investing in a fly fishing outfit.
i started with a martin from walmart for 40 bucks and it came with everything from line to flies.
x2 on alodars comment Chubbs is a great person
Kokanee9
10-06-2011, 02:07 AM
Get some proven lures that catch fish and not the buyer....

Probably the best advice so far......
Dak1138
10-06-2011, 06:16 AM
if you can, wait for boxing day sales. fishin hole has a great sale.
chubbdarter
10-06-2011, 06:55 AM
I use anything that is able to cast far. Anything from top water to deep diving.

got your pm.

also..........the fishin hole had a storm lure 3-4 dollar a crank bin all year beside the till.
Geezle
10-06-2011, 07:59 AM
got your pm.

also..........the fishin hole had a storm lure 3-4 dollar a crank bin all year beside the till.

They had the same thing going here in Edmonton...there were also a bunch of Cotton Cordells and some others too I think.
pophouseman
10-06-2011, 08:07 AM
My advice is to check ebay.ca

I buy almost ALL my crankbaits on ebay. every other year I go on the website and type in "rapala lot" and here is an example of what i would buy online:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Lot-20-NIB-Rapala-Mepps-Berkley-PowerBait-Jigs-Arbogast-Hula-Popper-Jitterbug-/180734227161?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a149972d9

Most of the time it is outdoorsman stores selling off last years styles., but i don't think the fish care if you are using last years colours!