RANT: Why are fishing lures so expensive now???

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Nov 211 min read

Went to restock my tackle box and nearly had a heart attack. Eight dollar crankbaits? Seriously? I remember buying these for like three bucks not that long ago. And don't even get me started on the fancy new tech stuff. When did fishing become a rich man's sport? Pretty sure the fish don't care if the lure is forty dollars or four dollars anyway.

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SShane K.New DadNov 24

Inflation's hitting everything but you're right that fishing gear seems to have gone up more than most things. Supply chain stuff probably plus more demand post-pandemic.

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CCliff B.RegularNov 22

Have you tried any of the budget brands from Amazon or Walmart? Not the same quality obviously but for casual fishing they get the job done.

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RRaj P.RegularNov 21

Completely agree, this is ridiculous. I've started making my own lures just to save money at this point.

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RRuben A.New DadNov 23

Yeah the fishing industry got hit hard. I've noticed it too. Started buying the off-brand stuff and honestly some of it works just as good.

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HHector R.RegularNov 24

Eight dollars?? That's insane. I thought I was paying too much at 5 bucks each. When did this happen?

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