pharaoh2 said:
… it seems to me that you have two different classes of boat owners. (no offence to anyone)
There are guys who own a boat as a status symbol. They like to spend big bucks on a boat and like to show it off.
All I have to say is look at my signature at the bottom of this post…I think the “wise man” comment just about sums it up in one simple sentence. 8)
bobberboy said:
Use your head instead of your pocket book.
**** straight! =D>
fender66 said:
I haven't joined any other "boat" forums, as I'm not interested in second best. I can't imagine that the "other" forums operate as a close family as much as we do on TinBoats. Don't know first hand one way or another, but I'm happy to hang my hat here. You guys are the best of the best.
Either way.....This, is my home!
I’m 100% “on board” w/ Fender. When I got my boat (before actually) I poked around a lot looking for a place that had info on the style of boat I was after (read: affordable tin, not $30K glass bass rig) and could help me achieve more with what I already had (skills, knowledge, and a few spare nickels to rub together). What I found was not just information, but family…and I really mean that. Ya’ll have become guys that I think about away from the computer, wondering how life’s treating you, thinking about you families, sharing a common interest, etc. To me, this place is the neighborhood bar (“Cheers” if you will) that I go to and BS with my buddies; it’s also the library specifically devoted to my hobby & recreation, the local bait shop with 1000+ knowledgeable veterans, and just about everything else you could wish for.
Outdoorsman said:
When I am faced with the "you don't need" argument I just say it is not a matter of need, it is a matter of want....
Ya, I don’t NEED a $30K craft to go fishing, all I need is a cooler of beer, a pipe full of ‘baky, and a few good friends…seems to work out just fine on my 12’ tin (although a coupla’-three extra feet wouldn’t be too bad either). :mrgreen:
bassboy1 said:
I think y'all went off on a different tangent than this thread was started with.
If I'm not mistaken, it was more of a question as to why everyone on this board uses Steelflex
Agreed bassboy, but the underlying question was the one that seemed to strike a chord with most of the responders, myself included.
On that note, trying to keep on topic and such, I can’t add anything worthwhile on Steelflex vs. Gluv-it. Sorry. :lol: