why is it the less i fish the more i spend on tackle

Tue Feb 02, 2010 8:30 pm

only fished once this year but still i have managed to rack up a £ 250 credit card bill already.

Re: why is it the less i fish the more i spend on tackle

Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:34 pm

your not alone..its an addiction!

Re: why is it the less i fish the more i spend on tackle

Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:54 pm

I have only got out twice this year and i have spent a small fortune at the moment and have been making up rigs, rigs and more rigs, about 2 years worth :D :D :D :D it's definately as Chris said an 'addiction' :shock: :shock: i think we should set up an Anglers Anonomous Group !!!!!!!!!

Re: why is it the less i fish the more i spend on tackle

Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:32 am

why is it the less i fish the more i spend on tackle

It's quite natural. You are substituting fishing with buying fishing tackle. Kind of behavior described in detail in many books about psychology :mrgreen: I'm sure it got it's special scientific name

Re: why is it the less i fish the more i spend on tackle

Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:01 am

entering the tackle shop gives you the same buzz as a child in a toy shop its called havetohave syndrome lol

Re: why is it the less i fish the more i spend on tackle

Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:41 am

happens to myself as well. Best thing that a certain tackle shop done was close at 5 so I dont have time to go there after work anymore.. Its actually saved me quite alot already.. thanks lads haha