Fishing is a fun-filled outdoor activity, however, the amount of money invested in the process of enjoying fishing is also an aspect that should not be overlooked. From the time I started fishing, the money spent has been quite substantial. Next, I will detail the various expenses I put into fishing and calculate the total cost in combination with each type of fishing gear.
Of course, everyone's expenses must be different from mine, and some of my expenses are actually unnecessary, but for a beginner who likes fishing, some money is still invisibly consumed. 1.Fishing rod: As the basic equipment for fishing, the fishing rod was the first fishing gear I purchased. So far, I've purchased a total of 3 rods, an entry-level carbon rod, a mid-range fiberglass rod, and a high-end rod. According to the average calculation, the ** of each rod is 500 yuan, so I spend 1500 yuan on this.
2.Bait: Bait is essential during fishing. I have tried many types of bait, including commercial baits, homemade baits, etc. At an average of $30 per pack of bait, I've purchased more than 20 different types of bait, and the total cost is about $600.
3.Fish Guard: A fish guard is a piece of equipment used to store the fish you catch. I've purchased a mid-range fish guard,** for about $200.
4.Chairs and parasols: To improve the comfort of fishing, I purchased a fishing chair and a parasol. The ** for these two pieces of equipment is 300 yuan and 200 yuan respectively.
5.Fishing Suit and Hat: I bought a fishing suit and hat to cope with different weather conditions. The ** for these two pieces of equipment is 500 yuan and 300 yuan respectively.
6.Accessories: During the fishing process, some accessories are also needed, such as fishing lines, hooks, floats, etc. The total cost of these accessories is about $400.
7.Transportation: To get to the fishing spot easily, I bought a bicycle for the long walk. Bikes** are $1000.
8.Meals and lodging costs for going fishing: I need to spend the night outside because the fishing sites are sometimes far from home. Based on the calculation of 4 times per year, the cost is 500 yuan each time, for a total of 2000 yuan.
9.Other expenses: During the fishing process, there will be some unexpected situations, such as damage to the fishing rod, fish protection, etc., which is difficult to estimate.
To sum up, the total cost I invested from fishing activities is about: fishing rod (1500 yuan) + fishing bait (600 yuan) + fish protection (200 yuan) + chair and parasol (500 yuan) + fishing clothes and hats (800 yuan) + accessories (400 yuan) + transportation (1000 yuan) + food and accommodation expenses for going out fishing (2000 yuan) + other expenses (about 500 yuan) = 7500 yuan.
These are just some of the expenses I spend on my fishing activities, and in fact, the cost will increase as I experience fishing. However, I think the investment is worth it because fishing gives me endless fun and good memories. In the days to come, I will continue to love fishing and enjoy this fascinating outdoor sport.
By calculating my fishing expenses, I can see that the amount of money invested is indeed quite a lot. But the joy and sense of accomplishment that fishing brings me cannot be measured in money. In the process of fishing, I learned patience, perseverance and dedication, and also experienced a good time in harmony with nature. I believe that as long as I continue to fish, I will invest more and more money, but at the same time, I will also reap more joy and memories.