Shore Fluke - 7.5lbs

[Broad Bill]

Originally Posted by reason162

The math says it's a wash but somehow it hits different when a bluefish makes off with your $25 vision 110 haha

Good point. At the same time I've lost a lot of gulp and jigs to marauding bluefish over the years as well. May not be $25 a pop but they add up quickly. Not all can but many do spend whatever it takes to catch the right one or fish of a lifetime. I guess it comes down to angler choice but maybe start with soft plastic and a 1/4 oz. to see if bluefish are in the area and if not then throw the expensive stuff.

Most party boats are charging $90 these days and with fuel, lunch, tackle, tolls, ice, tips, possibly lodging etc. get 10 top shelf lures instead for the technique you've created and I'd take it in a heart beat considering the conditions and time of year were right. Right now with these unrelenting south winds and cold temps, your chance of catching a trophy fish is more likely in the shallows than the deep so factor everything in and I'd bet the costs are comparable. Average trip costs all in probably runs between $150 and $200 these days.