Too Many Bass Boats- Oh Yeah

Too much. Too happy. Like the Roman Empire, and I believe the good times are about over. For awhile. Sorry.
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[@rickjohnson5154]

I’m really starting to like this guy here . He’s a “everyday working class guy” he tells it like it is to people like myself that can relate to his talking points . He made a comment in this video that he just turned 60 just like myself and I personally see every week at our local tournaments “kids” 22-27 years old with their “rigs” 2023-2024 Duramax Trucks , Skeeters, Falcons etc and these guys are so cool they won’t even talk to their old little league baseball coach let alone a old man now . Some of these guys work construction a few at the utility company and most of their wives work as hair dressers and all have at least 2 kids . The picture they paint is “were on top of the world” at our age 22-27 which makes us old guys think how did it take us nearly a lifetime to have used stuff and they got it new and now . I think this is what this video is about and he’s spot on cause it doesn’t take long for these kids “house” to fall because financially they can’t keep it up then the family splits a part and they never get out of the hole they dug for themselves. Our local banks are in on it too cause they loan the money at almost 8% knowing their 22-27 cool kids are just one (hiccup)away from financial ruin . See it everyday. Good channel Dale thank you .

[@oldschoolbassin]

Awesome again sir- thanks.

[@bigfish8473]

It's going to crash they have priced themselves out. Just sit back and watch

[@DLPfishing]

I understand where you’re coming from but (you) we have to realize we’re living in a different generation. Think about it, these young kids at the ramps was taught work hard purchase a house some land four wheeler truck get married have some grandkids we will help you out. So I will say they were all misled by their parents and society. I call it the microwave generation.

[@bigfish8473]

@@DLPfishing definitely miss lead . Mostly by social media

[@rickjohnson5154]

@@bigfish8473 I’m curious, was you saying I’m misled or the “ cool” kids” with their rigs I spoke of from mostly social media ?

[@brianhartman7135]

These guys with the 100k boats either come from wealth or they are in debt up to their eyeballs, most likely the latter.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Pretty sure of that.

[@beavisbrowne3497]

A lot if not most people "flexing" with all the new trucks and boats are going to come back to reality soon.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Afraid so.

[@adamsnelson4689]

I agree 1,000 % .. chickens coming home to roost

[@DLPfishing]

I’m so happy people’s are working and purchasing homes, cars, boats etc we should be thankful everyday we wake up and open an eye. Unfortunately there’s so many just wish they had enjoyed life to the fullest

[@oldschoolbassin]

Yes sir.

[@patdarling2036]

Randy's in his own dream world fishing alot different then the 70s lakes have changed a lot of fishing pressure has increased

[@oldschoolbassin]

Fact.

[@rousefire]

I fish small lakes in a Bass Hunter 8 foot boat. Have been fishing these lakes for decades. People use to fish them in small aluminum boats. Now they are over crowded with full size bass boats.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Love those Bass Hunters. Crazy stable.

[@jeb4836]

There are limited public lakes and rivers that can be used and way too many people on the lakes both pleasure and fishing. It’s not fun anymore, period.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Well, its getting to be a grind for sure. Thanks.

[@justincase5847]

I have a sponsorship deal through a boat company, mercury, and a dealership. I kept my 2022 model to this day ( received in summer of 2021) because I saw the forecasted 2023 prices. I knew the boat market was going to get swamped, those price points weren’t going to hold up, and I’d have to lose money to sell my next boat. My rep said that was the smartest decision he’s ever seen a guy make and stands behind my sponsorship going forward. They didn’t see the bubble forming but I noticed it when the trade ins started piling up, and when I saw the new price points skyrocketing. Anyway, I’ll wait for the prices and inflation to get under control then go from there.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Another very smart man. Good luck!

[@kasonf2176]

Everytime Randy says that, I roll my eyes. What world is he living in? I like him too though.

[@davidgaines9914]

Randy is not wrong when he says the economy is good. The data supports him at the macro level. And no one saying the economy feels bad to them is wrong. Their personal experience supports them. Bass boats have become a luxury item because we collectively paid up when the boat builders added features and raised prices. Prices won’t come down until we collectively stop paying up. Maybe that time is now. Fundamentally, it is no different than McDonald’s scrambling to bring back their value pricing after enough people stopped paying their increased prices.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Awesome assessment.

[@russwilliams484]

I think you're full of crap! You must be wealthy because inflation is the highest it's ever been with this corrupt, liberal bunch of clowns! Gas, food, interest rates, not to mention medical has skyrocketed to astronomical prices. I see people putting things on credit cards just to survive. I see a lot of elderly people on fixed incomes so depressed because they can't afford their rent which has gone up, their medical bills, etc.! I think you're a liberal idiot dude!

[@TheFantasticG]

Thats why i ended up with a peddle kayak.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Love the kayaks.

[@bommert3816]

Sold my Bass Cat and got an aluminum boat as soon as gas got high. Ordered it before inflation hit and only lost two grand selling it. I have money, just don’t want to literally burn it lol.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Smart feller!

[@dariusking2927]

If I seen a boat with a Mercury on it wouldn’t give it a first look at all in the first place 👍👍👍👍👍

[@oldschoolbassin]

Funny!

[@itllkeal]

I went to Bass Pro 2 days ago to pick up a reel and a few certain colors of lures, and I waited for like 15 to 20 minutes, and I couldn't get anyone to try to help me find what I was looking for. So whenever I finally had someone look at me, I dropped off what I had in my hands and walked out feeling like JM owed me money for wasting my time. But I did get almost everything I wanted plus a couple of old wigglewarts in the box at the fleamarket yesterday. Thanks for taking time and making these videos. I want to see some bass fishing with some Mitchell 300s and some heddon rods.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Heddon rod... THAT might be a trick!

[@itllkeal]

@oldschoolbassin the hardest fight I've had was a 8lb rainbow trout on 6,⁶" heddon med light action with a Mitchell 300 and 6lb mono line in the Holston river while generating. 45 minutes of what the heck have I hooked, and I wouldn't have landed it if my grandpa hadn't helped me. The bad part was I was trying to cast the bait off the hook to keep from touching it. I don't care what they say about original formula power bait. I don't believe it because I've not caught fish the same way. I would love to see some 70-year-old rods and reels working today. Thank you for doing what you do

[@oldschoolbassin]

@@itllkeal Absolutely Awesome.

[@terrymiller9456]

There’s lots of people with big money. Real bank accounts with real money. The economy is great for the rich. The stock market is at record highs. Only the working class is suffering.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Guess what class I'm in???

[@MuahMan]

@@oldschoolbassin You and me both buddy.

[@jlangri]

New boat sales have already dropped. Mercury just laid off 300 workers, other manufacturers are following. The only money in boat sales is in used boats. People are hanging on to their rides, repairing and in some cases updating them. It's not only boats, ATV sales, RVs, Campers, and Jetskis as well. BRP layed off 300 back in May. A business to be in today is Firearms and Ammunition!

[@oldschoolbassin]

Thanks Jim!

[@chriswainwright755]

All I know is this. I picked up a used 2018 legend v-20 , pro xs 250 with 57 hrs on motor for 42 grand. That’s the most money I ever spent on a boat in my life! No way in hell I’m spending 85 to 90 grand on a new fiberglass bass boat ever! The boat and motor companies have made this the new norm and priced the working man out of the sport we love. Remember when a Burger King whopper was 99 cent 15 years ago. Yeah the new norm now is around 15 bucks. 25 dollars if I bring the wife. 😂

[@oldschoolbassin]

And it's sad how quick folks accepted it.

[@drinkthekoolaidkids]

F the boat manufacturers and bugger king to , along with the rest of them

[@bigfish8473]

Mercury just laid off 300 employees. What does that tell you.

[@oldschoolbassin]

@@bigfish8473 Enough.

[@jtfishingadventures896]

Great video ! This is true!

[@oldschoolbassin]

Thanks man.

[@keithtimmons378]

A lot of fishermen are likely going to soon regret the money they are spending on bass fishing.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Bet you're right!

[@chootum8295]

Buy a $100k boat if: 1) Your kids college is paid for 2) You have bought a home for each of your kids by the time they turn 21 (obviously fully paid off) 3) You have enough money to retire by 65 4) Your homes are paid for, your vehicles are paid for and have zero debt. Otherwise, be a responsible adult and take care of your family first. They are way more important than the little green fish.

[@oldschoolbassin]

GREAT synopsis.

[@jeffreyrodgers5835]

Boats costs 50% more than we can afford. A boat should never cost more than you make in 1 years salary

[@oldschoolbassin]

Truth.

[@kevinberta8741]

Can't afford a boat that costs an entire years salary! Taxes and insurance keeps going up along with the price of energy and groceries. Then having to save for retirement, leaves little left for a nice boat! I will never take out a loan for a boat either! Only buy what you can pay cash for. You can catch fish from a cheap row boat, it just is not as comfortable.

[@muskybites505]

So many boats in the country. Who here has actually totaled a boat!? Rare. They just keep getting resold and new ones built every year. Hence the hectic waterways in our country…

[@oldschoolbassin]

Exactly!

[@edwardcowan7012]

For most people the economy is always bad. I think Randy is talking about what any Wall Street analyst would tell you. All the things they base the economy on are great. I’m close to retiring, collect a pension from my time as a Correctional Officer and own my home, truck and boat. I work for an RV dealer as a driver and made 3X as much on the stock market as I did driving last month. I’m not spending 100K on a boat, it doesn’t make any sense, 100K a brokerage account would have made you 5K last month. I might buy another antique truck, they go up in value.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Awesome.

[@Tahmas_01]

I think randy was talking about in terms of what the stock market shows and according to the main stream narrative. Hes well aware boats are overpriced and was talking about his next boat was gonna be a older boat with a 150 on it.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Probably. Me and Randy shouldn't be commenting on the fiscal stuff probably.

[@caddyjoe77]

the economy does absolutely suck, boats are definitely too expensive. All 100 percent valid points. There are tons of new boats and used boats. Manufacturers DID mess up for sure. Lets not, however, forget that the bass fisherman and the consumerism society most people live in, see the 300 dollar payment for 12 years (crazy) as well as boaters demanding more. Covid, definitely had a piece of the action here -- cant keep printing money. You are right about all the supply demand. the first thing to fall is commercial real estate. Check into that if you really wanna pucker your butt. Best thing to do is get as debt free as possible, save up and ride it out.

[@oldschoolbassin]

And I want to sell my restaurant soon. Aw shucks. Thanks Joe.

[@sbhcmcc]

For us working class that keep the wheels spinning, the economy absolutely sucks. What WE need to do is just all stay home for about 2 weeks, I mean every single one of us need to stay home and not strike a lick at nothing

[@oldschoolbassin]

I've said that before. No one will do it.

[@jamescaspersamanthalintner4767]

I've been saying that since covid happened. It's all going to come crashing down. I remember going to my home lake when the shutdown started and seeing all these new people new boats constantly coming out on the water and it's been that way pretty much ever since it has started slowing down. And I'm noticing a lot of newer boats that are used that are for sale now people are trying to unload them. I know two guys that live in my hometown that bought brand new trackers when covid happened. They took up fishing as a hobby spent tens of thousands of dollars. Now both of them are back at work neither one of them has been fishing in more than a year and they're trying to sell their boats for what they had in them. Both of them are on Craigslist right now boats rods reels tackle everything. It's ridiculous. I think you're 100% right my friend it's all going to come crashing down.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Appreciate it sir.

[@jaredb9909]

A ton of people went and bought boats during Covid because they had time on there hands cause they were layed off and a lot of those people didn’t want a boat they just thought they did

[@oldschoolbassin]

True there.

[@kennyhaworth9606]

Same boats have been sitting for months at the dealership Please let Randy know the economy sucks In 2003 me and my wife bought a Bullet 20XD with a Mercury 200 We paid $33000 for the boat on a carpenter’s salary with also had two young boys . For the same boat today closer to $90,000 or more Again tell Randy to quit blowing smoke up my ass I don’t watch his channel anymore Thanks

[@oldschoolbassin]

Thanks Kenny!!!

[@MJ_Bass]

Randy giving boat tours and showing off his new skeeters and then saying how dumb a new boat is to buy immediately after losing his boat deal is peak hypocrisy. The market was due for a downturn. Feel bad for the guys that extended themselves on huge loans for boats, but they should’ve known better. And I really don’t care if pros can find buyers for their one year old boats. I’ve noticed the lakes are less crowded this year and that’s great imo.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Awesome man!

[@jonahlawrence6204]

Like your videos ha if you Hurry they still might have a pontoon left or maybe 3 or 4 I seen them there in may also im in bolivar alot ill keep my 2003 187 champion its in great condition hope you get a new motor soon keep the videos coming like look at boat wrx they went out of business 😮

[@beavisbrowne3497]

😳😳 whoa

[@oldschoolbassin]

I heard that BoatWrx was kind of a scam deal from the start. That's the skinny anyway. Thanks.

[@lamebritishman1]

It's plan awful how bad prices have gotten to be. What's worse as boats are built even WORSE than pre-COVID. I'm going to keep my 2003 18 foot Skeeter until my son is grown, then we MIGHT switch to a bigger old boat.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Yep, don't buy anything built from LATE 2020 thru 2022!

[@tonyvieson9194]

I've said it once and I'll say it again. People on the wealthy side of life and those who try and keep up with the jones is why this stuff happens. It's the people that will complain that a Taylor Swift concert cost 1,500 dollars a ticket and if you asked them if you could buy the tickets, would you. They say yes every time. We have raised a generation of spoiled uneducated kids that preach socialism because they fail to understand capitalism. The rule of supply and demand. It's easy to sit and just focus on the boat market, but it's everything. People in my area were paying 50% above market value for homes in my area. 25% above market value for vehicles. The same rule always applies. The minute you set the new high price for what somebody will pay. The previous high price is now the new low price. My house went from being worth 150K to being worth 300K in less than 5 years. My house isn't worth 300K. Doesn't mean I wouldn't accept that price if somebody was willing to pay that, but I know it's not worth that. I bought my RT188 for 28K back in 2015. Electronics, Motor, Trailer, Boat Cover. Might as well say fully loaded. That won't even cover the basic model now. I love my boat, but it ain't worth 34K. I could literally sell my boat for more than what I paid for it right now. I did sell my mothers pleasure boat 2 years ago for more than what she paid for it brand new. Your not going to convince me that any new bass boat is worth as much or more than the home I bought just 15 years ago. I remember when a million dollars used to be considered a lot of money. I could have a million sitting the bank right now and if I retired on just that. I'd be back working at a minimum wage job just to cover basic living expenses within 5 to 10 years. A G. Loomis NFC Rod can sell for $750 dollars now. That's more than I spent for 50% of the rods in my rod locker for 1 single ROD. It begs the question. When is the price to high that even the wealthy stop paying these prices. At won't point do people realize if you just exercise a littler restraint. Prices will come down. Banks and business can't sit on this stuff for ever, but the price only comes down if you force them to.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Absolutely an AWESOME post. So true.

[@corymiles248]

Sure is a lot of grumbling in the comments. Grumbling in the video too. I learned a long time ago that I didn’t like broke so I made arrangements to not be broke. Sacrifices that others weren’t willing to make. I get it, many people like the sound of a whippoorwill in the evenings. Well, news flash brother, there ain’t no money in whippoorwill watchin. Gotta pick one or the other and like it. I would not claim the economy as a whole is good. How do I know? If it was, there would be guys buying multiple bass boats at a time, different color schemes depending on their mood for the day of which one to fish from. Oh, Lord I can hear it now, “that guy bought 2, $100k boats and I can now only afford 1, $100k bass boat this economy is crap!” 😂 Money on paper? Hey, I totally agree with with you, cash is king. That’s not the game that’s being played though. Shit I want the world to play the game that we were all taught in civics class in junior high. Smoke and mirrors Jack. They ain’t never played that game. That’s some bs they come up with so you don’t get in on their deal. Even cash is a bad joke. What’s that worth? Nuthin. Unless “they” say it is. They got us. Now what, trade eggs for a new chicken? It won’t matter what you do as long as you’re still sittin around waiting for the sound of a whippoorwill.

[@rickjohnson5154]

I love your comments ! Spot on !

[@oldschoolbassin]

I pretty much agree with you, and I also CHOOSE my lifestyle. I KNOW where the real $ is, and I'm plenty happy where I'm at. No grumbling here (until I pay my taxes). I love the sounds of my night birds, too.

[@stevefrank8377]

I know we have one of the largest repo lots here in Ohio that I drive by every day and it’s full of boats and campers. My buddy is in the banking business and he’s been saying for a while the boating industry will crash beginning of 2025. Just what I see and hear

[@oldschoolbassin]

I hope you're wrong, but I fear you're correct.

[@TennTimes]

Gold and silver stacking.

[@josephbeneat312]

Six years ago I priced a new Z19 pro package at bass pro for 40 k no it's 70 k

[@oldschoolbassin]

Explain THAT.

[@arthurdirindinjr1792]

Ive been looking semi seriously for a used boat that would hold 3 people and be safe on lakes a few 1ks acres by my home that have enough sheltered areas I can go out fish get caught on a minor storm or sudden unpredicted/unexpected winds or weather contrary to the latest weather forcast Talking older 16-18' deep V I can put myself in a decent used fishing boat for my needs for around $5-$6k and go fishing on my local smaller lakes I about fell over seeing new bass boat prices at my local Cabelas and BPS 20' Bass pro/Ranger fiberglass Deep V was $10k OFF and it was STILL $75K the smaller version was in the $60k's Saw the price tag on a new Triton 20 or 20.5' with power poles electronics but without ANY fish finding electronics was $110k Saw the electronics price tag on one pros boat and it was OVER $30K Thst puts the cost of a pro level bass boatvat ABOVE $125K That's more than I paid for my first home back in 2001 I make a H***ofa living and I can not afford $100k for a toy I use less than 100 days a year as is the case with the vast majority of pleasure fisherman like me Really REALLY sad

[@oldschoolbassin]

You got it- thanks!

[@terrytabor4466]

Well my friend, it’s been said for a lot more years than my 66 that “a bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush”. I’m just guessin, but it sounds like your Dad or Grandpa may have told you that more than once.

[@oldschoolbassin]

I had a smart Daddy- THANKS.

[@rogercastle2434]

What’s your best dish at your restaurant?

[@oldschoolbassin]

By far, our Catfish is the biggest thing. I'm pretty tickled with that.

[@kinneyelliott5615]

On a fixed income saved hard when i was working but you can't save enough inflation is killing us fuel prices are way to high {calif } it is tough to make ends meet !

[@oldschoolbassin]

Yep. I never mentioned the freakin' GAS that it takes to play.

[@foldohack5687]

Prices are not going down,

[@oldschoolbassin]

That's what Team Marine said. I've not checked...

[@coasterbrookie]

And never will.

[@rjfussell]

Well,I don't buy new,I learned in the early 80's,when loan interest was 14% buying new was crazy,

[@oldschoolbassin]

I was sellin' boats then- I remember.

[@leemo5864]

Believe those that have financed those 100k dollar boats may be realizing that wasnt the best financial decision. Much rather have a paid for boat than crazy note during this time. Then again i am 65 yr old and just dont want any debit.

[@oldschoolbassin]

I dig THAT. Debt-free by fall, that's my goal.

[@DatGuy960]

I'm 63 and have a paid off boat that I bought back when I was in my 20s. Like you, I would love to repower it but these new motors are waaay too expensive and not reliable. I'm debt free after retiring and cashing in my 401 and I wanna stay that way. If I win the lotto, I'll get a new boat and it will be an aluminum boat. I'm done with these $100k+, fiberglass, 20ft+, debt buckets that end up at the shop after only a few months. Nope, no way, not for me. I know a guide real well that went through 2 new motors and they both broke down within a few months, no replacement parts available for months, maybe a year. Smh the state of the industry is horrible and the bottom WILL drop out from under them.

[@coloradoelkhunter7367]

These 1st world problems we have are a real bitch aren’t they?

[@oldschoolbassin]

Yes they are! What a shame...

[@bill-qv3er]

You are a fool to pay 100K or more for a bass boat. They are a terrible investment just like a car.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Used the second you sign the paperwork. Yes sir.

[@corymiles248]

However, 1 guy’s 100k isn’t always the same as another guy’s 100k.

[@oldschoolbassin]

@@corymiles248 So true.

[@bigfish8473]

You should never pay more for a truck and your boat than your home..

[@oldschoolbassin]

TRUE!!!

[@corymiles248]

Why?

[@bigfish8473]

@@corymiles248 because your truck and boat decrease on value. Your home doesn't.

[@corymiles248]

@@bigfish8473 so if you bought a house 35 yrs ago for 70 grand, yer pretty much fkd. Is that what you're saying or are you saying you should sell that house and buy a more expensive house so you can keep on fishing?

[@bigfish8473]

@corymiles248 no moat of the guys haven't been fishing 35yrs I have been fishing for 30. And a pretty good stick and I buy any bass boat or two cash, and it won't hurt my pocket. It just doesn't make good sense. I fish out of an 18ft 10-inch boat 2013 modle still looks new and runs great. And as far as buy your house 35 yrs ago 70k. Like I said it dose up in value so it should be worth between 115k to 170k depending on the naborhood. I have sold 4 homes and I still own 8 homes, not counting the one I li in now.

[@jaym8257]

I bought a new Skeeter this year. I am fortunate enough to have the money to do so. I agree though that I just don't see how these expensive boat sales can continue for the average guy. And I think many of those guys out there with late model boats are regular guys. Anyway, I'm not going to bad mouth Randy either. But I think it is curious he described the economy as good. And then I heard him say it again in the next video. Many of his viewers disagreed. Randy is an "influencer" and he has a good number of followers. He likely spends a lot of time watching news and videos from the people who think similarly to him. And he is then using his platform to influence.

[@oldschoolbassin]

That's most likely true. Oh well, we're all in this for the love of the BASS.

[@Tahmas_01]

Move your money to a reg brokerage account and be ready to buy the sqqq when it starts tanking.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Hmmm. Sound financial advice?

[@curtisloden7201]

The economy is not good and sadly most people can't see it. I wonder why Randy B. thinks the economy is good but his boat sponsor went bankrupt. Yet with a great economy, he will only spend 35K on a boat, not 100K. His logic on the economy and politics doesn't make sense.

[@oldschoolbassin]

BoatWrx was apparently a badly run company. Thanks.

[@lljustice3877]

To me the answer is this. Randy B is a Biden guy. And from my experience when talking to Biden supporters is they all say the economy is great. It’s a facade. I have my thoughts on why they do it as well

[@MrRGiller]

Randy is a big time liberal if that tells you anything on why he believes the economy is going good.

[@curtisloden7201]

@@lljustice3877😀 I agree with you. I also have my thoughts but they may not be appropriate to share here.😂

[@leblueoutdoors5945]

Take a look at the way they advertise these boats. The selling price is on there but the big bold numbers are the monthly payments, and then there is the fine print which explains the stupidity of it all. You can literally finance a bass boat for 20 years and I am telling you that is what most these people are doing. You also have a market that has been pushing the bigger boats and motors for years and now all this is coming to a head. I hate to see people lose their jobs and companies close but I don't know how they didn't see this coming. The sad thing is there is going to be a lot of people out there that are way in over their heads on their boats and they will have no way to off load them cause they don't have enough equity in them.

[@oldschoolbassin]

That's the way I figure it too.

[@palerider3800]

Here on Grand Lake boat sales are brisk.Most of the people around here have weekend homes that are well over million on up.When one comes on the market it sells fast.Now it's not the locals that are buying up the boats and real estate,it's the out of towners that buy the most and use it for a tax write off.But what I see being a full timer is the problem with housing.If a young couple or family moves here the rental prices are out of sight because the decent places have gone to Air B &B.The job market is (strong} for low to mid level jobs.You won't make enough at one of these jobs to pay $1500.00 rent.Back to boats...These finance company's are going 20 years on the loans and still having a $700-$900 a month payment on a seasonal item.I have seen a few with payment's in the $12-1500 a month range.And the people buying are driving an $80k truck.Is the economy bad?? Depends on how you manage your money and what you expect.The days of Mayberry are gone.Could it be better? Yes.Too bad there are so few people making decisions for so many.I just went on Medicare starting the first of next month.My premium with a supplement will be higher than what I was paying BCBS under my retirement plan.I wasn't expecting that.Thats the only thing I have to complain about so I guess I will live.One thing I will say is quit watching the talking heads on TV telling you the end is near.They spin that shit to keep everyone at each others throats!

[@oldschoolbassin]

Man, I DON'T watch TV. Not a bit. Very wise stuff there, sir. Thanks.

[@ThumperSpinnerbaits]

I've said it for a couple years. The market for boats is gonna crash. Boat companies can charge these outrageous prices because people keep buying them. It will come to an end soon enough. The ones I dont get are the wake boats and pleasure boats that spend all day just going up and down the lake. How they afford the fuel for these things?

[@oldschoolbassin]

We have double, triple and QUAD motor boats on Lake of the Ozarks that cost a hundred dollars plus an hour to run!

[@BassKat169]

Wake boats are the worst invention ever for water sports. Those boats are absolutely destroying the banks with erosion… and the wave it throws off is ridiculous on other boats to navigate around.

[@oldschoolbassin]

@@BassKat169 And they're getting BIG.

[@BassKat169]

@@oldschoolbassin I fish LOZ too. Won’t put my boat on the lake after May .. then back after it again late September

[@oldschoolbassin]

@@BassKat169 And even then you better be on the look out!

[@arthurwilkerson3274]

I agree, economy sucks. Randy B is full of BS!

[@oldschoolbassin]

Well, sometimes. But so am I.

[@dgreen6987]

FJB and FRB and remember FBD...

[@dustinpitts2741]

It’s gotta stop or blow up at some point trucks and boats are sitting around me and it’s their own fault now they wanna give 12,500 rebates and 4500:00 more if you would just sign up and buy it’s all the fault of these companies sticking us the working class

[@oldschoolbassin]

You got it Dustin.

[@martys4814]

Randy never said the economy was good. He lost his boat sponsorship. Boats are over 100 grand now. He said bass fishing is for people who have money. Rich kids parents for the young guns. Everyone knows boats are ridiculous. Nobody is watching tournaments due to spot lighting. This isn’t new. Thus has been going on the past 3 years.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Hid did say "the economy is strong right now". He did. He's a friend, but I don't see it.

[@caskdrumcraft]

The economy sucks. Randy is constantly trying to gaslight us with how good of a job the Biden admin is doing, but that's not the reality.

[@oldschoolbassin]

Sucks for me for sure.

[@wrench3r]

I’m getting a jon boat and river fishing i ain’t fooling with this ffs bs

[@oldschoolbassin]

Awesome!

[@patdarling2036]

Your right dollars dead no othier countrys used petro dollar for trade or oil

[@oldschoolbassin]

Thanks Pat.