Quote Originally Posted by spartannation View Post
A good way to add to your arsenal of gear is to watch the local sports shops during the off season for clearance items. This past winter I found panfish sized jigs and plastic clearanced at Gander Mountain for .99 a pack. I've been in since and the same items are now 3x the price because its the season. I was able to stock a couple of boxes for very little cash.
Exactly !! Always be on the lookout for bargains, closeouts, stock reduction sales, etc.

And another way to save on your fishing budget money is to find out which styles of plastic baits work for you ... then check with the Member Sponsors that make the same/similar shaped baits and buy from them. Many of our members produce plastics in far greater numbers of colors & color combo's than the brand name companies, can & will custom make those baits in colors not present in the brand name company's lineup, and sell them cheaper.