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Post by Catscratch on May 18, 2021 8:04:16 GMT -6
Some of you guys take fishing trips. What's a fair price to go on a trip that would include 5lb bass, crappie, and 20lb flatheads? All day and all night fishing is possible. Could a guy make any money doing this? Is there even interest in these fish? Kansas isn't exactly a destination for fish like it is for deer.
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Post by biglakebass on May 18, 2021 8:10:12 GMT -6
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Post by Catscratch on May 18, 2021 8:50:40 GMT -6
Seems a bit different than what I'm imagining. I'm thinking ponds, small lakes, and creeks. The expectation would be to catch fish, but I nice day on a clean boat wouldn't be it. Not thinking a single 8hr day (or a half day) either, something like a weekend of non-stop fishing. I don't think I've ever seen something like that advertise. Wondering if there would be interest.
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Post by Bwoods11 on May 18, 2021 9:14:32 GMT -6
That is a good question as to whether it would be popular in your area. I personally did some guiding when I was younger. Didn't like it at all. The people that come to fish think you will slay them all day long. We always caught fish, but they had high expectations.
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Post by Catscratch on May 18, 2021 9:32:20 GMT -6
That is a good question as to whether it would be popular in your area. I personally did some guiding when I was younger. Didn't like it at all. The people that come to fish think you will slay them all day long. We always caught fish, but they had high expectations. That's a good point; I don't like dealing with people. Having someone pay money and show up with unrealistic expectations would be stressful. I do enjoy taking people fishing but I can see how this might take away from that joy. Good call! Maybe I should stick with taking people for free. Any of you guys looking for a fishing trip?
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Post by badgerfowl on May 18, 2021 9:54:02 GMT -6
I take people (friends and family) fishing a handful of times each year, for fun. I wouldn't want to have to produce every single time. I mean, we do, but it's typically during the good fishing times in May/June that I take people out.
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Post by benmnwi on May 18, 2021 11:23:32 GMT -6
There is a commercial float/fishing operation on the Mississippi river near us. The cost is around $25 for a day of fishing on their float and they take you by boat to and from the float. I think they also sell bait, food, etc., so they likely make a little money that way. I don't think a guy would get too rich running an operation at those prices. www.facebook.com/pg/The-Great-Alma-Fishing-Float-160649873997015/services/I think a person could do pretty well renting out a log cabin on a lake for groups looking for a week long fishing trip. It seems $1000 per week is pretty normal and that's not too bad except for having to deal with people staying in your cabin.
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Post by kooch on May 18, 2021 12:45:18 GMT -6
I can't imagine many things more stressful than having people stay in my house or cabin while I'm not there. Friends are one thing, strangers are another. Think of the things they might be doing on your couch, in your bed....
Nope.
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Post by Catscratch on May 18, 2021 14:31:05 GMT -6
I have considered fishing and hunting trip with room and board provided. They would stay in my basement for their trip and we would work together to get fish or deer. I wouldn't consider leaving people at my place without me being there. Push come to shove I don't really care much for the idea of strangers being no the place.
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Post by Foggy on May 18, 2021 21:35:18 GMT -6
I could rent my place here at the lake in a heartbeat.....and likely for some pretty big bucks....if we wanted. But the city of Nisswa limits rental to once per year for a month or more (minimum). I've come to appreciate that law....as the folks that would come for a week are typically big family party animals.....and seem to trash the home and lakeshore from what I have seen. We did see some azzhats rent a place a few doors down.....they threw beer cans in the lake and partied all hours....until they got shut down. (they owner later tore the old home down and built a $2 million dollar lake home. He was unaware of what he was doing.).
I would not rent our place. My family and their freinds usually spend a few weeks here each year. And we invite some friends from OZ to spend some time with us. Our place stays busy with the folks we know.
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Post by kooch on May 20, 2021 11:44:39 GMT -6
I could rent my place here at the lake in a heartbeat.....and likely for some pretty big bucks....if we wanted. But the city of Nisswa limits rental to once per year for a month or more (minimum). I've come to appreciate that law....as the folks that would come for a week are typically big family party animals.....and seem to trash the home and lakeshore from what I have seen. We did see some azzhats rent a place a few doors down.....they threw beer cans in the lake and partied all hours....until they got shut down. (they owner later tore the old home down and built a $2 million dollar lake home. He was unaware of what he was doing.). I would not rent our place. My family and their freinds usually spend a few weeks here each year. And we invite some friends from OZ to spend some time with us. Our place stays busy with the folks we know. Plus there's the Legacy Invitational fishing tournament and sleep over, right? When will we see the invitations for that?
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Post by Catscratch on May 20, 2021 12:02:54 GMT -6
I could rent my place here at the lake in a heartbeat.....and likely for some pretty big bucks....if we wanted. But the city of Nisswa limits rental to once per year for a month or more (minimum). I've come to appreciate that law....as the folks that would come for a week are typically big family party animals.....and seem to trash the home and lakeshore from what I have seen. We did see some azzhats rent a place a few doors down.....they threw beer cans in the lake and partied all hours....until they got shut down. (they owner later tore the old home down and built a $2 million dollar lake home. He was unaware of what he was doing.). I would not rent our place. My family and their freinds usually spend a few weeks here each year. And we invite some friends from OZ to spend some time with us. Our place stays busy with the folks we know. Plus there's the Legacy Invitational fishing tournament and sleep over, right? When will we see the invitations for that? Hmmm, a trip to fish. I support this idea and think mnfish should include his place so that golfers can get involved.
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Post by Bwoods11 on May 20, 2021 12:25:34 GMT -6
The VRBO/home or lot rental deal is irritating neighbors on my lake. I just talked to a guy that is on the township board (which extends to Lake Minnewaska). He said he had a call this weekend, from an upset lake home owner. The neighbor rented out a camping spot for the weekend, and the renter brought some friends...to the tune of 46 cars and trucks!!This is a narrow 40 or 50 foot lot, that is not buildable..LOL, taking advantage of the $50 camping lot!
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Post by mnfish on May 20, 2021 13:05:06 GMT -6
Plus there's the Legacy Invitational fishing tournament and sleep over, right? When will we see the invitations for that? Hmmm, a trip to fish. I support this idea and think mnfish should include his place so that golfers can get involved. once construction is done, my place will be used by lots and lots of people. My wife and I are very fortunate to have so much and it would be a shame not to let other good people use the place with us.
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Post by Catscratch on May 20, 2021 13:08:42 GMT -6
Hmmm, a trip to fish. I support this idea and think mnfish should include his place so that golfers can get involved. once construction is done, my place will be used by lots and lots of people. My wife and I are very fortunate to have so much and it would be a shame not to let other good people use the place with us. I was just talking some trash... but I like your outlook! Just so you know, if there is every a legacy thingymajigger at your place there will be a thousand questions from me and notes taken about your pond programs!
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