[Sticky] Is the enthusiast community dying?

@dragon1 Having to perform a "rationalization" of all my fishing tackle will indeed be a surreal experience consolidating down to a single bass boat. For example, with four nets—two for bass and two for muskie—and an abundance of rods and reels, deciding what to include in the new boat is a challenge. I plan to make selections on the fly, choosing gear based on the anticipated fishing conditions for each outing and learning from each fishing experience sir!

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@dragon1 Having to perform a "rationalization" of all my fishing tackle will indeed be a surreal experience consolidating down to a single bass boat. For example, with four nets—two for bass and two for muskie—and an abundance of rods and reels, deciding what to include in the new boat is a challenge. I plan to make selections on the fly, choosing gear based on the anticipated fishing conditions for each outing and learning from each fishing experience sir!

Simplifying is definitely a struggle, but it is absolutely liberating. It also makes each outing much more enjoyable. I’ve wasted way too much time trying to decide between hundreds of combos and it honestly takes away from the experience.