Why is fishing so Expensive these days?

[fishfight]

I was telling my other fishing buddy the same thing days ago. The less fish we catch these days, fewer stocking program from MNR, the more equipment it seemed we need to own, and the more addictive we get to this sport. We can substantiate all the excuse of catching one single personal best fish of the day, or enjoying the scenery and nature regardless of a bad day of fishing. I do not ever recall me ever being so obsess with this sport. I fish when I can make time.

Less than 30 years ago, I remembered owning only a Semi-flexible Graphite Mitchel rod and reel USA made combo for $30 from CT. The rod lasted me for 10 years, no bearings on the graphite reel. I was using 15 lb cheapest mono and never changed my line, nor even know how much line I needed, as long as some were still in there, it was fine to fish with. What drag? it was set tight to the max, since I only catch and then land fish by the seconds. I only carry 1/4 oz un-sharp jigheads on 3" grub, and worms to be cheap. I told others, fish In Canada were so un-tapped, stupid and willing to take even an un-scented fake plastic. As long I go, cast on most waters within 1hr away from GTA, FISH On! I do not even know that we should control our jig heads action then. There were lot of fish back then, and lesser angler. I did not even know that Walleye were tough to catch, I just go rent and boat fish at Scugog on weekend, fish close to boat launch to not waste time, and all I landed that day were some fish called Pickerel and bass, so does every boat I spoke to, boat fishing was a half day event. I hardly heard of the word Skunk. Took my girlfriend(now my wife) fishing on shore, and she just casted, to try to avoid the rocky banks, without hardly any distance,,,... bass on! Fishing was a weekly event for me, maximum of 5 hrs total time spent, including driving time. No need to catch in numbers, just contented of always catching some fish. Who needs picture? Fishing was actually catching some fish!

These days, after I had accumulated all the toys in the world, such as a boat and its up-keep, electronics, 15 rods and reel, Pin, Fly gear, salt water surf fishing equipment, tons of knowledge, WFN channel, member of 5 fishing forum, and enough backup lures to open a mini stores. Fishing seems to be tougher then ever. Skunk is not necessary associated with some wlld animal name anymore. I do not even go as often as I used to these days.

I would say..........Blame it on the ILLUMINATI!