Spoons - Would you pay more?

Rik · Post by **Rik** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:35 am

Spoons run $2.50 - $3.00. Would you pay more for a spoon that does not rust? If so, how much more?

FishingDL · Post by **FishingDL** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 11:08 am

If it doesn't rust or tarnish $6.00 would be fine.

LivelyBaits · Post by **LivelyBaits** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 11:31 am

I voted for $3 more. I think that's money well spent. Like DL said $6 for a spoon that's going to hold up is acceptable to me.

John · Post by **John** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 11:55 am

Sure I'd pay $6 for a spoon that is going to last as long as a hard bait.

DaveR · Post by **DaveR** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 12:12 pm

The problem seems to be in the hooks and weld. That's where the rust develops. If they can fiqure out a way to attatch a stainless hook (not that Capt. Mikes p.o.c.) to a spoon that doesn't spin (like a Johnsons) a winner will be born.

Todd · Post by **Todd** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 12:46 pm

I would definitely pay more.

But if I were the manufacturer I don't see the reason why. We are still going to buy them anyway.

Rik · Post by **Rik** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 12:49 pm

Maybe I shouldn't have sent the link to the manufacturer

Shawn, if you're reading this, disregard Todd's comments. He doesn't know what he's talking about. Besides, he never catches any fish.

pag_yaker · Post by **pag_yaker** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 3:27 pm

I'm looking my tackle box now ... this is about all I take when I go.

Catch 5 (MirroLure)
3 Top pups (MirroLure)
4 MirroMinnows (MirroLure)
6 MirroDines (MirroLure)
3 Glo shrimp (DOA & Tsunami)
6 assorted Trout Maulers (Tsunami)
6-8 assorted jerk baits / jigheads / hooks (DOA)

You see there's no gold spoon. I get tired of buying them, even though they're not very expensive. I'd certainly pay more money for one that wouldn't rust. I know they're effective, I just don't like the constant replacement process.

justabucup · Post by **justabucup** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 4:17 pm

If the manufactuer will be reading this the not one penny more! He will make up for it in volume. Build a better redfish spoon and the world will beat a path to your website!

pag_yaker · Post by **pag_yaker** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 4:54 pm

... and take a lesson from Nemire ... just becuase it costs more doesn't make it better. It better be right the first time.

dunfly · Post by **dunfly** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 4:59 pm

I voted for $2.00, but then I got to thinking. If it doesn't rust, then that would mean if it got stuck in a fish it wouldn't rust out. Now I think I just wouldn't buy one at any cost.

pag_yaker · Post by **pag_yaker** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:05 pm

dunfly wrote:I voted for $2.00, but then I got to thinking. If it doesn't rust, then that would mean if it got stuck in a fish it wouldn't rust out. Now I think I just wouldn't buy one at any cost.

Ya know, that makes WAY too much sense. So based on that logic, since you can't change out hooks, I say make cheap ones that are pretty much disposable, like a jerk bait.

In this case, rust is GOOD for the resource.

LHolman · Post by **LHolman** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:19 pm

1 to 2 dollars more.

larry

pag_yaker · Post by **pag_yaker** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 9:49 pm

Make a 3 pak for under $6, and I'll scarf 'em up.

CooKnFish · Post by **CooKnFish** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:28 pm

are they going to be single hook or treble?

MrSpectaculous · Post by **MrSpectaculous** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:51 pm

Seems silly to me to pay more then $3.00 for a consumable item. I expect to lose them and at $3.00 each I can have many as opposed to a few that cost more.

Just make an effective spoon and don't expect them to last forever...Heck I chew $3.00 worth of gum a week....spoons are cheap leave em that way.

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Spoons - Would you pay more?

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