I understand that. And people should also understand you won't catch large fish from the surf like you do when you're deep sea fishing. However, you can fish pretty cheap from the beach and still catch interesting sized species for dinner. I fish with a 10ft Shimano rod ($50) + 5000 Rapala Arachnid reel ($50) and a 6ft Drasry cast net ($40). From where I'm at (Colombia) I've caught 1-5lb catfish (we don't throw them back), 0.5-1lb snappers and pompano. Heck, I've even catched pompano with my cast net!
I don't even care if I catch anything sometimes (I release anyway) I just enjoy being on the water. In N. Alabama I see Eagles, Egrets, Heron, Deer, Racoons, occasionally an Alligator, once a Bear, and too many snakes. Never more at peace than on the water with the engine off, phone off, and no skiers in site. 😊
Try that with a charter boat. They may not even put you on anything. It will still cost you. Learning from your or other another person's mistakes or interpretations is invaluable.
Got me a 15ft Triumph with a 1984 Yamaha 70hp(a beast..runs like a top..starts first try every spring & flies) on a barely used trailer for $4K... 5yrs ago. Only use it about 20-25x a year but have only put about $500 into it (seats, used oil tank, o-rings, spark plugs, impellor, guide rails for trailer) in 5yrs..feels like a win.
Yes. And people like the ones who run this channel turn it into a money spending sport. It's not truly about fishing. This content creator is specifically more about showing off her behind.
14 grand a year in boat payment, 3 grand a year in hunt lease payment, guessing another 5 to 8 grand in gas, gear, tackle, bait, 10 grand in travel expenses, the serenity I get from pursuing my passions….priceless
What's funny is that aside from her fishing addiction, (and 5 million bikinis) Darcy seems like a pretty LOW maintenance woman. My wife LIKES "catching", HATES fishing, and LOVES shopping. I kinda wish those were in a different order. 😮
So just to give some comparison from this setup and location in Sunny Florida. Im in NE Ohio and we fish Lake Erie mostly for Walleye and Trout these days. The current limit on Lake Erie in the 🇺🇲 is 6 (15" minimum) walleye and up to 5 Trout threw the end of August. To catch Trout you need to be out in 72' plus feet of water (Approximately 5 miles out of most of the easter Ohio ports). Now my boats paid for, And its a older boat (1997) So im just going to give you the daily operating cost. We trailer the boat to the lake every trip, So there's a easy $60.00 in truck fuel. Then there's Boat fuel $4.00/gallon and we typically burn 18-20 gallons a trip to get out to the fish and return to port. So there's another $80.00 on the high side. Now add Bait,Ice,and food and drink. So we typically fish 3-4 people on the boat. And i always keep water and Gatorade in the cooler/Fridge so there's a easy $20.00 per trip. Ice and bait is easily another $25.00. So then there's the Insurance and Tow Boat policy. Tow Boat is $125.00 a season and my insurance on the boat is another $400.00 a season ($525.00 a season) And we typically make between 10-14 trips to the lake every yr from May 1st to November 1st. So at 12 trips a yr. The per trip cost is $44.00. So at this point your per trip cosr is $230.00 per trip. Now add in any lost or damaged tackle, Which with Steelehead (Trout) Is a pretty common thing to break or lose a complete set up on a rod ( Dipsy, swivels,leaders, Lure/spoon) And to replace just that tackle is about $35.00 for each rod. You lose the braided line off 1 rod and you're looking at over $35.00 just in line it self per rod. You could easily have a $450.00 to $500.00 trip if things where to go bad. Now this is NO maintenance on the Truck, Boat, or Trailer. Tear up a prop and thats a easy $150.00 - $200.00.
B.O.A.T. = Break Out Another Thousand. I feel your pocket pain. Ky boat and trailer are now 23 yrs old. I repowered my boat 2 years ago to the tune of 14,500. I've had electrical problems and had my wiring redone 3 yrs ago to the tune of 850. Trailer axel rusted out and broke 3 yrs ago. Tow and repair was 850. Yearly service of motor average 350 (I put on less than 75 hrs a year). It adds up but I love it. (I also don't catch anywhere near the number of fish you do) I boat in Long Island Sound and trailer @80 miles roundtrip maybe 20-25 trips a year. Seatow membership has gone up to 250 a year (worth it for peace of mid mostly) which I've used 3 times in past 20 years.
Hay Guy's. I got to ask just like many others are asking or feeling. What was the poupous for all this? Are you trying to make us feel sorry for you all going out and making these videos for us? Yes, we already know that going out with a boat and fishing the way you do is very expensive. If you're trying to tell us, it's too much to do this than you should stop going out so often. I enjoy watching you two so much, but a video like this makes me feel sorry you're spending so much to entertain us. I will say it is fishing out in the ocean. It's not cheap, but it is fun. The cost is real, but when you look at it as entertainment you have to figure there is always a cost. No matter if you enjoy it, we enjoy watching. Thanks for sharing with us and for all the time and money you share with us every trip out. We love you both! Thanks Again, Carl
The video has 25k views, and a 97% "like" ratio...the "many" you are talking about are actually just a few. And I think it's pretty clear that the purpose was to go over the costs of offshore boat fishing. I don't think we ever complained or asked anyone to feel sorry, said several times the opposite in fact.
Wanna just slow the boat down so they won’t be so much resistance also not maintenance and PMCS preventative preventative maintenance checks and services
I fish in my retirement. I fish freshwater lakes and inshore saltwater. For freshwater I have a very high quality 16.25’ aluminum boat with latest electronics and I find your video very interesting. I considered cost and reliability in all my fishing related purchases. I also considered the ease of self service on my Honda outboard as required feature in my purchasing decision. My cost per trip is $67 using your 10 year depreciation model. My biggest expense yearly is storage at $1100 for six months of climate controlled storage. That’s a lot more than I expected. The best deal is my saltwater expense. It’s my brother’s Grady White and he pays the whole tab. There is nothing better than a fishing partner that has an awesome boat. 😎
We live in NJ near the coast but drive down to the FL keys so we can fish affordably from the bridges. I always try to catch more in fish value than we spent, it's sort of a challenge. A few pinfish, some shrimp, catching some of your own bait and conserving bait can go a long way. Also some days for whatever reason are just not meant to be. Caught a 32" Pompano off long key bridge on a small piece of shrimp! Nobody could believe it but I have the photo to prove it :) I like how you discuss things like switching to 20# flourocarbon versus 30 and it can be like flipping a switch. Cool channel, I do wish you'd let Bryan catch more though!
I don’t own a boat anymore because I just can’t afford it but I still go fishing as much as I can I appreciate you telling the truth it’s not cheap to own a nice boat especially if you use it a lot 👍🇺🇸
You guys sometimes sound like Frank and Estella Castanza on Seinfield🤣🤣 I love that interaction very New Yorker style and entertaining along with your fishing skills and knowledge we all learn from you guys. Keep up the great work😁❤
For me, the monthly boat slip fees and insurance were about the same price as having a guided fishing trip each month. I chose to skip the boat for now.
I do a lot of shallow water fishing and it too gets VERY expensive. My Dargel Scout 210 with motor and trailer cost almost $55,000 along with a tower and canopy. I have 4 shark rigs with Penn Reels that are about $500 each and about 9 Med to heavy Ugly Stick rigs set for Red & Black Drum plus anything else. With 4 people each fish cost me an average of $145 each IF we limit out. Yes Boats & Harley Davidsons are Ka-Ching!
I liked this vid y'all... joy, life, and everything needs to be financed by somebody who's working in some way... 80% of people I meet w/boats desperately want to get rid of um soon. Boat are a business, the more subs know the better. Darci's easy on the eyes which doesn't hurt 😂, she's a boss fisherman... inspiring y'all, keep rocking it!
I’m pretty much relegated to a kayak or jetty fishing when I can. A boat, I’ll never be able to afford one. I can count the number of times on one hand that I’ve been offshore fishing. It’s a rarity to say the least.
Thanks for telling it like it is. I know you two love the sport and realize the costs are there. I go out and spend the money it takes because I love fishing and the thrill of the catch. Any hobbie can cost a little or a lot. It depends on the individual and what they're willing to spend on it. Keep up the videos and the tight lines! I enjoy your channel.
Morning saw you this morning coming in Boynton Beach inlet hope you had a great outing. I’m here almost every morning first time I was able to see you up close and wave.
I got to say i was floored when you showed how much that big ol boat cost. I thought it was for aure over 100k. My little 18ft bay baot was 65k. And fishing isnt for everyone i gues but if you love it like we do its way worth it! Love the content as always.
Yea, it's a 2002 bought in 2012 for 23500, then add new engine, power head and lower unit. Probably thousands of dollars in other stuff too. Adding outriggers, electronics, etc. But it is a cheaper older boat
@@DarcizzleOffshore I just bought a Cobia 220DC w/200 Yamaha from Atlantic Coast Marine in Jacksonville with pretty much just the standard options. I drove in from Texas looking for a decent DC that was fishiing minded, couldn't find any in TX, everything is CC. Set me back $71K. But keeping momma happy with her own seat and a drier, smoother ride,...priceless! Oh and on the way back to Texas sure enough I got a flat on my brand new trailer!
My Mako Pro Skiff 17 cost under 27K and My Pond Crawler 10 with a 5 hp Merc cost under 2k. I fish salt and fresh. Already owned trucks as I live off grid out in west bum hump.
cost me about $150 for a trip down in palm beach ,driving from orlando with my 17ft boat. when i had my 20ft center console that was a different story ,i had a 200 ox66 and a 85 gallon tank
Terminal tackle will make or break your day. I'll pay double for Sampo ball bearing swivels and their coast lock snap swivels. Been there and done that with lines being bitten off and losing a $30-40 lure and another $4-5 hook. Barracuda, Wahoo, and shark will cut through 80-100 pound test leader in a heart beat. Now all I'll use is the vinyl coated stranded cable and double crimps. Puddin', don't get started on slow pitch jigging where you can lose 4 jigs in an hour. On the plus side, get Darcie to sell Bonita strips. That will pay for lunch and a Land Shark or two.
@@DarcizzleOffshore You might want to try making your own chum, and sit it in a bag drifting away from you. The shark might follow the flow and not notice your fish. I'll purchase Johnny's jigs, but the rods they recommend are a bit steep in pricing. I'm fishing Daiwa Saltiga reels, which IMO are the best on the market. Their rods are made in China and IMO, for a $400-600 rod, shouldn't be made in China. Talk with your custom rod builder about building a SPJ set up for you guys.
I run a 271 Canyon and each trip out to the stream cost me $500 in fuel alone, then you have the cost of bait, tackle, food and drinks and sometimes we won’t even have a bite
It's the same with hunting anymore. By the time you factor in everything, gear, ammo, 4 wheeler, fuel, clothing, taxidermy, licenses, guns, boots, stands, and more, that venison in the freezer cost you about $60 a pound! But if you love doing it, do it!
Fl keys bridge fishing is legit for those who can’t go offshore. There’s bad days and great days but I always take home something. I spend like 20$ when I go fish. Just make your own chum or buy it by the case it’s prolly the biggest cost I have lmao. This is for the cheap guy like me. Case of chum 35$ 6pk I take 2 chum when I go out. Plus 4 dozen live shrimp 12$
Hi, what did Brian unclip from the other man's line??, and how does it work please?? Is it some kind of Paravane?? Thanks, Mary, Shetland Islands, North East Scotland.
Another great video guys. Love this content.!!! The beautiful thing of having buddies with larger rigs that fish pelagics. I’m more than willing to pay a few hundred bucks a trip and not have to deal with bank loans or high maintenance of owning an offshore rig.. fish my small whaler on my inshore days on $20 buck per day budget just more sensible at this pointing my life.. with retirement less than a decade away I’ll be getting that bigger rig soon ❤
It's just like they say... BOAT= Break Out Another Thousand. It doesn't help that saltwater just eats everything. I've been lucky so far this year with mine, only had to replace one battery and eff'd up a prop. Next year will be time for a water pump replacement and some new sonar.
it only costs that much in america. in the phillipines they fish from simple skiffs with small outboards, and they use traditional hand lines, not thousand dollar rods and reels. i've watched their you tube videos that show the native people catching yellow tail tuna up to 80 pounds and swordfish up to 400 pounds, all on handlines. those people are skilled fishermen who live in poverty, but their poverty doesn't stop them from catching big-game fish.
Exactly. Fools with money. Without money, none of these people are what they think they are. Let them test their skill when they don't have the cash. All cash, no skill.
Offshore fishing absolutely cannot be compared to shore or inshore fishing as many try to do in the comments. Operating and owning a boat brings with it a freedom and flexibility that simply cannot be compared - in addition to the variety and size of fish to be caught. But of course the expense of owning and operating the boat is another story. I love my boat and absolutely love fishing, but gas is most definitely a factor - this is just a fact, not a complaint. Due to the variety of fish that can be caught off the boat different tackle is also required for different fishing scenarios. High Speed Wahoo trolling is very different then Sword fishing, trolling for Mahi, pulling planners (like Darcizzle is doing), bottom fishing, jigging (fast or slow), Deep Dropping, etc.... try that from shore, pier, or a lake - you can't. Most definitely you can buy fish cheaper in a super market, but what fun would that be? Fishing and boating is more than a hobby for most of us, its passion and lifestyle albeit an expensive one
Hey Darcy i love your videos and and also your pineapple stuff too. I have recently got a pineapple plant and its in a small pot (about 2 quarts) small plant. You said the bigger the plant the biger the pineapple. Its small and starting to turn yellow. Wondering if its ready to be picked also it has one pup growing next to it on the top.can i cut the top of the pineapple and plant the pup too. Thanks for your response. Rich
Best video of all time wait key west is always awesome. Great video sponsors you guys have Land Shark. I follow another person on UA-cam he thanks his sponsor big time. With out a sponsor it’s tough to do UA-cam he says it shrinks your location down with out one. I read a few comments I thought I would put this out there. Now big question for the dynamic duo Darcy and Brian boat prices are just slightly dropping but what boat would you of tried to sell during the insane inflation times 2 years ago
Great informative video that shows the cost. Thank you for sharing. I was wondering if your list has the average cost of re spooling each reel ? I saw the insight on tackle at $23.00 each.
Video was very low to non-existent on the cost of actual hardware tackle. We don't really get carried away with rods & reels, I'm sure we have more than most over the years, but have seen the greatest captain in FL use the most basic gear in the world and outfish everyone. Just had a reel spooled with braid for 64 bucks this week. 400yards.
the cost of fishing simply can not be compared to sponsored equipment. From the boat, the tackle, to the riggs. they started and had to build to this point. fishing is a hobby and can not be measured in cost. weather its pond sun fish, river bass or pelagic s we fish the budget we have.
Only the three smaller reels were sponsored in this video, and I got them in 2016. Still using them. If we put price tags on hobbies, nobody would have anymore hobbies! lol
oh i also own a old boat ! 1986 ranger 373 v with a 150hp mercury on it . i would like to know when you are in the atlanta ga. sometime and maybe go fishing with you 2
Those mahi were $204 each😅. Also, you can’t touch that trailer for 5K. Just bought one for 23’ bay boat 8K. Also. Great job. I’ve watched close to 100 videos on throwing a cast net. Your method works best for me
Hobbies always cost money. You couldn't eat enough money to ever break even..Then I never saw anyone rememinizing about the 5 lbs of fish they bought at the market..LOL
I’m sure that it’s very expensive to run a boat the way y’all do, but you got to stop in bank every time you turn around Miss Darcy boy water sight you ain’t bad neither man I am just joking. I’m sure it’s rough on y’all. Y’all have a blessed day. Be safe out there. Enjoy your videos.
Fuel has been expensive for quite some time and these are large outboards. I generally get buddies to go in on fuel, and that’s been the case for many years. Quality fishing gear has also never been cheap in my experience. I don’t think this is as much a sign of the times as it is the reality of offshore fishing.
@@royavrett7915there actually is quality gear for a lower price. Quality just means it costs more to fix or replace when it breaks. Can't rely solely on brand and cost to make purchases.
Dude. Listen. If you start to concern yourself with costs, you lose focus. Granted, I am merely an amazing shore angler. My costs are strictly minimum. I have almost $3,000 in tackle and lures/baits/reels in my car at any given time. I break baits, lose lures, and lose fish. But… I fish nearly every day! Why? Because I WANT TOO! Don’t do it because you feel like you need to. Do it again because you WANT TO! Love y’all. I just want you to be happy. Stop worrying and just love.
600 a day i have two boats I'll be unlucky to spend 600 in 6 mouth's in running and fishing cost i use the 16ft every weekend to get a feed of crabs so everyone can shit crabs for the week the 24ft glass boat I'll go out to the great barrier Reef one's a month witch is only 20 miles from my backyard the food i catch save me a lot of money at the supermarket so for me it's cheaper to own a boat than not to own one...
Your Boats don't look like they're 21 years old. They look Great! Do a couple of "Charter Days' from time to time(2 pl Max) when you go out to do a video... I'm sure you've already thought of that idea and have plenty of good reasons why not to... Thanks for the video.🐟🎣🐚
Thanks! If you actually got aboard the one in this video...you'd see 21 years old LOL. Reasons not to include costs of insurance, licensing, extra safety gear and having to deal with people lol. After all these years I'm blessed to be able to post a video or two and make the same money as a charter captain for the day.
Ya need to slow down more. To much pressure on your gear.. should be just in gear is enough while fighting a fish to keep your lures moving. Fishing the most expensive way to get a free feed...
@@DarcizzleOffshore We've been married 32 years. If I ignore her advice and whatever happens a second time .... Honey, you remember on our honeymoon when you ...
My worst day of my life is mon through fri. I go fishing so I don’t jump out a window. The cost is cost but there is a cost to everything in life. Not sure what this video is portraying. Thst fishing cost money? What hobby or sport is free?
I think it's clear that it is portraying the cost of offshore fishing. Seems a very popular topic, so we talked about it. Lots of people, as indicated in the comments, are interested in the topic, and particularly people that are new to boat fishing. Seems very clear what the video is about to me.
This is supposed to inspire fishing? Losing tackle is the cost of fishing. Gas costs a lot. It's cheaper to go to the store to get fish. But it ain't fishing. I don't understand what this video is trying to say.
@@DarcizzleOffshoreyikes. Been fishing on the gulf for years. No one I know complains about the cost of fishing, including the charters (although it’s getting more expensive). This was a pretty depressing video.
Just be glad your kid doesn't rodeo. $100,000+ tow vehicle that is good for two years, $100,000 horse trailer with living quarters, a couple of $30,000-$50,000 horses, horse feed, trainers, 200 miles at a minimum or a weekend, tow vehicle mileage a little better than a boat on the water, vet bills, $100-$1000 entry fees per weekend, and the list goes on...
Been following your channel for a while. I"ve said it before and I'll say it again Darcy is a ninja with a fillet knife! That said I'm glad you guys showed how much it costs to go fishing in a boat. Most people who go with you may see you fill up with gas and ice at the Buccee's and it'll run around a $100 and think that's not bad. They don't take into consideration the storage fee's (I live in a HOA neighborhood so no boats allowed at the house), insurance and other unforseen costs. I hit something with my prop last time out and bent the output shaft and prop. $$$ I now have two boats. I bought a new boat this year, my wife wanted something more comfortable so I got a Cobia 220DC w/200 Yamaha, and you know I offered my other boat a 20 year old 21.5"CC fishmaster w/225 Suzuki with 500 hours, for free to some family members and they turned it down. They didn't want the extra costs associated with boat owner ship like monthly storage and insurance and gas and registration. It's much cheaper for them to just go with me. I don't charge anyone any money to go with me. I'm not a commercial captain with a license. Besides I know I've been blessed and just want to share my blessings with others but I do feel your pain. So next time you fellas see guides offering 12 hour trips for $500-$600 offshore (Texas) think about how much it would cost you if it were your boat and then shell out the money 1 time instead of all year long!
So what you are trying to say is fishing is an eletist sport try taking the total cost per month decided by the number of days you should get the true number
I'd say offshore boat fishing is expensive and unfortunately not a luxury enough people can afford. I'd say "elitist" is more an attitude, like arrogant.
U guys crack me up Darcy your the best there is why doesn't he listen to u I could see if u was a greenhorn but your not u are a pro lol so what do u do when they don't listen
I love her....but I couldn't live with her. Bryan, You Da Man! She is so lucky to have you!!!
I understand that. And people should also understand you won't catch large fish from the surf like you do when you're deep sea fishing. However, you can fish pretty cheap from the beach and still catch interesting sized species for dinner. I fish with a 10ft Shimano rod ($50) + 5000 Rapala Arachnid reel ($50) and a 6ft Drasry cast net ($40). From where I'm at (Colombia) I've caught 1-5lb catfish (we don't throw them back), 0.5-1lb snappers and pompano. Heck, I've even catched pompano with my cast net!
True, esp in FL, you can catch TONS of fish from shore.
If you have a hobby, whatever the cost, it won't feel expensive, the sensation of getting fish is priceless 🎣 enjoy the vlogs
Very true!
I don't even care if I catch anything sometimes (I release anyway) I just enjoy being on the water.
In N. Alabama I see Eagles, Egrets, Heron, Deer, Racoons, occasionally an Alligator, once a Bear, and too many snakes.
Never more at peace than on the water with the engine off, phone off, and no skiers in site. 😊
Try that with a charter boat. They may not even put you on anything. It will still cost you. Learning from your or other another person's mistakes or interpretations is invaluable.
Got me a 15ft Triumph with a 1984 Yamaha 70hp(a beast..runs like a top..starts first try every spring & flies) on a barely used trailer for $4K... 5yrs ago. Only use it about 20-25x a year but have only put about $500 into it (seats, used oil tank, o-rings, spark plugs, impellor, guide rails for trailer) in 5yrs..feels like a win.
Fishing has so many benefits and is more cost effective than a Taylor swift concert or going to the bar
Yes. And people like the ones who run this channel turn it into a money spending sport. It's not truly about fishing. This content creator is specifically more about showing off her behind.
Dang. Just telling your viewers to quit fishing if they don't got money like you. Classy.
14 grand a year in boat payment, 3 grand a year in hunt lease payment, guessing another 5 to 8 grand in gas, gear, tackle, bait, 10 grand in travel expenses, the serenity I get from pursuing my passions….priceless
I'm 😂laughing and loving the thumbnail 😂 🤣 you put high cost exposed? With a huge red arrow pointing at Darcizzle
LOL, well it worked!
What's funny is that aside from her fishing addiction, (and 5 million bikinis) Darcy seems like a pretty LOW maintenance woman.
My wife LIKES "catching", HATES fishing, and LOVES shopping. I kinda wish those were in a different order. 😮
Nice video. I’m don’t fish but I boat. I always watch you videos while I fold my laundry. Then I get inspired and go boating.
Enjoyment, relaxing is gone.
Cheaper to go to the local fish monger, but we all know, fishing isn't just about the money.
So just to give some comparison from this setup and location in Sunny Florida. Im in NE Ohio and we fish Lake Erie mostly for Walleye and Trout these days. The current limit on Lake Erie in the 🇺🇲 is 6 (15" minimum) walleye and up to 5 Trout threw the end of August. To catch Trout you need to be out in 72' plus feet of water (Approximately 5 miles out of most of the easter Ohio ports). Now my boats paid for, And its a older boat (1997) So im just going to give you the daily operating cost. We trailer the boat to the lake every trip, So there's a easy $60.00 in truck fuel. Then there's Boat fuel $4.00/gallon and we typically burn 18-20 gallons a trip to get out to the fish and return to port. So there's another $80.00 on the high side. Now add Bait,Ice,and food and drink. So we typically fish 3-4 people on the boat. And i always keep water and Gatorade in the cooler/Fridge so there's a easy $20.00 per trip. Ice and bait is easily another $25.00. So then there's the Insurance and Tow Boat policy. Tow Boat is $125.00 a season and my insurance on the boat is another $400.00 a season ($525.00 a season) And we typically make between 10-14 trips to the lake every yr from May 1st to November 1st. So at 12 trips a yr. The per trip cost is $44.00. So at this point your per trip cosr is $230.00 per trip. Now add in any lost or damaged tackle, Which with Steelehead (Trout) Is a pretty common thing to break or lose a complete set up on a rod ( Dipsy, swivels,leaders, Lure/spoon) And to replace just that tackle is about $35.00 for each rod. You lose the braided line off 1 rod and you're looking at over $35.00 just in line it self per rod. You could easily have a $450.00 to $500.00 trip if things where to go bad. Now this is NO maintenance on the Truck, Boat, or Trailer. Tear up a prop and thats a easy $150.00 - $200.00.
B.O.A.T. = Break Out Another Thousand. I feel your pocket pain. Ky boat and trailer are now 23 yrs old. I repowered my boat 2 years ago to the tune of 14,500. I've had electrical problems and had my wiring redone 3 yrs ago to the tune of 850. Trailer axel rusted out and broke 3 yrs ago. Tow and repair was 850. Yearly service of motor average 350 (I put on less than 75 hrs a year). It adds up but I love it. (I also don't catch anywhere near the number of fish you do) I boat in Long Island Sound and trailer @80 miles roundtrip maybe 20-25 trips a year. Seatow membership has gone up to 250 a year (worth it for peace of mid mostly) which I've used 3 times in past 20 years.
Hay Guy's. I got to ask just like many others are asking or feeling. What was the poupous for all this? Are you trying to make us feel sorry for you all going out and making these videos for us? Yes, we already know that going out with a boat and fishing the way you do is very expensive. If you're trying to tell us, it's too much to do this than you should stop going out so often. I enjoy watching you two so much, but a video like this makes me feel sorry you're spending so much to entertain us.
I will say it is fishing out in the ocean. It's not cheap, but it is fun. The cost is real, but when you look at it as entertainment you have to figure there is always a cost. No matter if you enjoy it, we enjoy watching. Thanks for sharing with us and for all the time and money you share with us every trip out.
We love you both!
Thanks Again,
Carl
The video has 25k views, and a 97% "like" ratio...the "many" you are talking about are actually just a few. And I think it's pretty clear that the purpose was to go over the costs of offshore boat fishing. I don't think we ever complained or asked anyone to feel sorry, said several times the opposite in fact.
Great video! It’s definitely the most expensive sport for sure. Btw, You forgot to add insurance. Definitely a must.
Don’t tell people to quit fishing, you can’t measure fishing in dollars and cents
Oh yes I can if they ask.
I would rather stop the boat and slow pitch jig for those nitas
The fish didn’t break the planer and the line broke
The fish didn’t break the planer and the line broke
Wanna just slow the boat down so they won’t be so much resistance also not maintenance and PMCS preventative preventative maintenance checks and services
I fish in my retirement. I fish freshwater lakes and inshore saltwater. For freshwater I have a very high quality 16.25’ aluminum boat with latest electronics and I find your video very interesting. I considered cost and reliability in all my fishing related purchases. I also considered the ease of self service on my Honda outboard as required feature in my purchasing decision. My cost per trip is $67 using your 10 year depreciation model. My biggest expense yearly is storage at $1100 for six months of climate controlled storage. That’s a lot more than I expected.
The best deal is my saltwater expense. It’s my brother’s Grady White and he pays the whole tab. There is nothing better than a fishing partner that has an awesome boat. 😎
Sounds like you got it dialed in
We live in NJ near the coast but drive down to the FL keys so we can fish affordably from the bridges. I always try to catch more in fish value than we spent, it's sort of a challenge. A few pinfish, some shrimp, catching some of your own bait and conserving bait can go a long way. Also some days for whatever reason are just not meant to be. Caught a 32" Pompano off long key bridge on a small piece of shrimp! Nobody could believe it but I have the photo to prove it :) I like how you discuss things like switching to 20# flourocarbon versus 30 and it can be like flipping a switch. Cool channel, I do wish you'd let Bryan catch more though!
You need to subtract the value of the fish . The fish you catch aren't cheap if you go buy day old fish . Hell yeah the fun is priceless !!
I don’t own a boat anymore because I just can’t afford it but I still go fishing as much as I can I appreciate you telling the truth it’s not cheap to own a nice boat especially if you use it a lot 👍🇺🇸
You guys sometimes sound like Frank and Estella Castanza on Seinfield🤣🤣
I love that interaction very New Yorker style and entertaining along with your fishing skills and knowledge we all learn from you guys. Keep up the great work😁❤
Thanks MyParadisse
For me, the monthly boat slip fees and insurance were about the same price as having a guided fishing trip each month. I chose to skip the boat for now.
I do a lot of shallow water fishing and it too gets VERY expensive. My Dargel Scout 210 with motor and trailer cost almost $55,000 along with a tower and canopy. I have 4 shark rigs with Penn Reels that are about $500 each and about 9 Med to heavy Ugly Stick rigs set for Red & Black Drum plus anything else. With 4 people each fish cost me an average of $145 each IF we limit out. Yes Boats & Harley Davidsons are Ka-Ching!
Realistic and true, enjoyed it
I liked this vid y'all... joy, life, and everything needs to be financed by somebody who's working in some way... 80% of people I meet w/boats desperately want to get rid of um soon. Boat are a business, the more subs know the better. Darci's easy on the eyes which doesn't hurt 😂, she's a boss fisherman... inspiring y'all, keep rocking it!
I’m pretty much relegated to a kayak or jetty fishing when I can. A boat, I’ll never be able to afford one. I can count the number of times on one hand that I’ve been offshore fishing. It’s a rarity to say the least.
Informative and helpful. Thanks.
Beer, ice, onboard food, sunscreen, electronics, etc. should also be considered.
Yep we jumped from a 22 ft cc to a 26 with twins and the insurance jump was astronomical but when it’s a passion it’s worth it.
Can't put a price on hobbies or your passions!
Thanks for telling it like it is. I know you two love the sport and realize the costs are there. I go out and spend the money it takes because I love fishing and the thrill of the catch. Any hobbie can cost a little or a lot. It depends on the individual and what they're willing to spend on it. Keep up the videos and the tight lines! I enjoy your channel.
Well said!
Morning saw you this morning coming in Boynton Beach inlet hope you had a great outing.
I’m here almost every morning first time I was able to see you up close and wave.
I got to say i was floored when you showed how much that big ol boat cost. I thought it was for aure over 100k. My little 18ft bay baot was 65k. And fishing isnt for everyone i gues but if you love it like we do its way worth it! Love the content as always.
Yea, it's a 2002 bought in 2012 for 23500, then add new engine, power head and lower unit. Probably thousands of dollars in other stuff too. Adding outriggers, electronics, etc. But it is a cheaper older boat
@@DarcizzleOffshore I just bought a Cobia 220DC w/200 Yamaha from Atlantic Coast Marine in Jacksonville with pretty much just the standard options. I drove in from Texas looking for a decent DC that was fishiing minded, couldn't find any in TX, everything is CC. Set me back $71K. But keeping momma happy with her own seat and a drier, smoother ride,...priceless! Oh and on the way back to Texas sure enough I got a flat on my brand new trailer!
My Mako Pro Skiff 17 cost under 27K and My Pond Crawler 10 with a 5 hp Merc cost under 2k. I fish salt and fresh. Already owned trucks as I live off grid out in west bum hump.
cost me about $150 for a trip down in palm beach ,driving from orlando with my 17ft boat. when i had my 20ft center console that was a different story ,i had a 200 ox66 and a 85 gallon tank
Terminal tackle will make or break your day. I'll pay double for Sampo ball bearing swivels and their coast lock snap swivels.
Been there and done that with lines being bitten off and losing a $30-40 lure and another $4-5 hook. Barracuda, Wahoo, and shark will cut through 80-100 pound test leader in a heart beat. Now all I'll use is the vinyl coated stranded cable and double crimps.
Puddin', don't get started on slow pitch jigging where you can lose 4 jigs in an hour.
On the plus side, get Darcie to sell Bonita strips. That will pay for lunch and a Land Shark or two.
Ugh, we got the fancy SPJ setup from Johnny Jigs but with all the sharks it's very hard to get anything decent up. :(
@@DarcizzleOffshore
You might want to try making your own chum, and sit it in a bag drifting away from you. The shark might follow the flow and not notice your fish.
I'll purchase Johnny's jigs, but the rods they recommend are a bit steep in pricing.
I'm fishing Daiwa Saltiga reels, which IMO are the best on the market. Their rods are made in China and IMO, for a $400-600 rod, shouldn't be made in China.
Talk with your custom rod builder about building a SPJ set up for you guys.
I know you guys know what BOAT stands for:
Break, Out, Another, Thousand"!
What was your average trolling speed at that depth?
I run a 271 Canyon and each trip out to the stream cost me $500 in fuel alone, then you have the cost of bait, tackle, food and drinks and sometimes we won’t even have a bite
We keep repeating to ourselves "Enjoy the journey enjoy the journey" lol
Brian, you've lost a ton of weight bro. Congratulations bro. Well Done !!!
It's the same with hunting anymore. By the time you factor in everything, gear, ammo, 4 wheeler, fuel, clothing, taxidermy, licenses, guns, boots, stands, and more, that venison in the freezer cost you about $60 a pound! But if you love doing it, do it!
That’s what salt water dose to boats ya it expensive but you guys have so mush fun so many people would love to be you guys. ❤❤
Good video and thanks for sharing the information !! 👍😎🦈🎣
Fl keys bridge fishing is legit for those who can’t go offshore. There’s bad days and great days but I always take home something. I spend like 20$ when I go fish. Just make your own chum or buy it by the case it’s prolly the biggest cost I have lmao. This is for the cheap guy like me. Case of chum 35$ 6pk I take 2 chum when I go out. Plus 4 dozen live shrimp 12$
Hi Darci... I want to buy some knives from ur Amazon site, you not shipping to Israel, bad
Hi, what did Brian unclip from the other man's line??, and how does it work please??
Is it some kind of Paravane??
Thanks, Mary, Shetland Islands, North East Scotland.
Another great video guys. Love this content.!!! The beautiful thing of having buddies with larger rigs that fish pelagics. I’m more than willing to pay a few hundred bucks a trip and not have to deal with bank loans or high maintenance of owning an offshore rig.. fish my small whaler on my inshore days on $20 buck per day budget just more sensible at this pointing my life.. with retirement less than a decade away I’ll be getting that bigger rig soon ❤
We really believe that the bigger the boat, the less it gets used. Best memories always seem to be on the "starter" boat!
@@DarcizzleOffshore definitely understand that .. my 2022 whaler has over 500 hours on it .. wife and pup 🐶 love it 🥰
What do you do for a living? 😮
It's just like they say... BOAT= Break Out Another Thousand. It doesn't help that saltwater just eats everything. I've been lucky so far this year with mine, only had to replace one battery and eff'd up a prop. Next year will be time for a water pump replacement and some new sonar.
it only costs that much in america. in the phillipines they fish from simple skiffs with small outboards, and they use traditional hand lines, not thousand dollar rods and reels. i've watched their you tube videos that show the native people catching yellow tail tuna up to 80 pounds and swordfish up to 400 pounds, all on handlines. those people are skilled fishermen who live in poverty, but their poverty doesn't stop them from catching big-game fish.
Great point.
Exactly. Fools with money. Without money, none of these people are what they think they are. Let them test their skill when they don't have the cash. All cash, no skill.
In Japan, Bonita is highly prized. They eat the blood in soup.
That might be why they lost the war.
lol, I mean it's possible but I think it was more about US productivity than bonehead soup. :)
Thank you for sharing, helps to get real life experience of the cost of boating.
Glad it was helpful!
Offshore fishing absolutely cannot be compared to shore or inshore fishing as many try to do in the comments. Operating and owning a boat brings with it a freedom and flexibility that simply cannot be compared - in addition to the variety and size of fish to be caught. But of course the expense of owning and operating the boat is another story. I love my boat and absolutely love fishing, but gas is most definitely a factor - this is just a fact, not a complaint. Due to the variety of fish that can be caught off the boat different tackle is also required for different fishing scenarios. High Speed Wahoo trolling is very different then Sword fishing, trolling for Mahi, pulling planners (like Darcizzle is doing), bottom fishing, jigging (fast or slow), Deep Dropping, etc.... try that from shore, pier, or a lake - you can't. Most definitely you can buy fish cheaper in a super market, but what fun would that be? Fishing and boating is more than a hobby for most of us, its passion and lifestyle albeit an expensive one
Great Episode!
Thanks David!!
I have quit fishing because of the price to go. 😢
That coupled with less fish out there, it's an issue.
Hey Darcy i love your videos and and also your pineapple stuff too. I have recently got a pineapple plant and its in a small pot (about 2 quarts) small plant. You said the bigger the plant the biger the pineapple. Its small and starting to turn yellow. Wondering if its ready to be picked also it has one pup growing next to it on the top.can i cut the top of the pineapple and plant the pup too. Thanks for your response. Rich
Best video of all time wait key west is always awesome. Great video sponsors you guys have Land Shark. I follow another person on UA-cam he thanks his sponsor big time. With out a sponsor it’s tough to do UA-cam he says it shrinks your location down with out one. I read a few comments I thought I would put this out there. Now big question for the dynamic duo Darcy and Brian boat prices are just slightly dropping but what boat would you of tried to sell during the insane inflation times 2 years ago
spinning line. maybe it was foul hooked?
Man I can go with my cast net an spend nothing. Much love to Darcizzle. I see her at Boynton inlet sometimes
Yep! We love the shore and beach fishing. It's almost like you're making money. :)
Great informative video that shows the cost. Thank you for sharing. I was wondering if your list has the average cost of re spooling each reel ? I saw the insight on tackle at $23.00 each.
Video was very low to non-existent on the cost of actual hardware tackle. We don't really get carried away with rods & reels, I'm sure we have more than most over the years, but have seen the greatest captain in FL use the most basic gear in the world and outfish everyone. Just had a reel spooled with braid for 64 bucks this week. 400yards.
It doesn’t cost that much.
You’re right - there are some cheapskates here in Seminole Heights and they go fishing every Sunday.
+the cost of Ozempic you've been stuffing into Puddin to thin him down.
LOL, just real dieting!
the cost of fishing simply can not be compared to sponsored equipment. From the boat, the tackle, to the riggs. they started and had to build to this point. fishing is a hobby and can not be measured in cost. weather its pond sun fish, river bass or pelagic s we fish the budget we have.
Only the three smaller reels were sponsored in this video, and I got them in 2016. Still using them. If we put price tags on hobbies, nobody would have anymore hobbies! lol
@@DarcizzleOffshore my sincere apologies, I must be thinking of indirect sponsorship. regardless we love your fishing prowess.
oh i also own a old boat ! 1986 ranger 373 v with a 150hp mercury on it . i would like to know when you are in the atlanta ga. sometime and maybe go fishing with you 2
Hmm
Those mahi were $204 each😅. Also, you can’t touch that trailer for 5K. Just bought one for 23’ bay boat 8K. Also. Great job. I’ve watched close to 100 videos on throwing a cast net. Your method works best for me
lol, yep. Ya, just threw that trailer number out there. Thank you very much
Spending money on something that you truly enjoy is an investment. Stay awesome and keep on catching!
Have yall caught the orange with long yellow tail fìns swallowtail fish? I wanna watch yall target a wild looking fish that would be fun!
Hobbies always cost money. You couldn't eat enough money to ever break even..Then I never saw anyone rememinizing about the 5 lbs of fish they bought at the market..LOL
I’m sure that it’s very expensive to run a boat the way y’all do, but you got to stop in bank every time you turn around Miss Darcy boy water sight you ain’t bad neither man I am just joking. I’m sure it’s rough on y’all. Y’all have a blessed day. Be safe out there. Enjoy your videos.
Everybody is starting to count costs due the inflated economy we live in
Fuel has been expensive for quite some time and these are large outboards. I generally get buddies to go in on fuel, and that’s been the case for many years. Quality fishing gear has also never been cheap in my experience. I don’t think this is as much a sign of the times as it is the reality of offshore fishing.
@@royavrett7915 people aren't spending as much on fishing gear if they have to spend double on groceries
@@royavrett7915there actually is quality gear for a lower price. Quality just means it costs more to fix or replace when it breaks. Can't rely solely on brand and cost to make purchases.
Then you need to catch 800 lbs. tunas and sell them to break even.
Maybe you're on to something! hmmm....
@@DarcizzleOffshore They catch some big one in Venice LA sometimes, they go out about 90 miles.
Our sport fishers out here on the west coast run about $500.00 a day
Oh, that's a totally different level!
@@DarcizzleOffshore I should have mentioned thats per person fishing on the boat.
She's cute and she loves fishing but she's too high maintenance emotionally.
OMG, you were not in the running buddy, don't worry!
Dude. Listen. If you start to concern yourself with costs, you lose focus.
Granted, I am merely an amazing shore angler. My costs are strictly minimum.
I have almost $3,000 in tackle and lures/baits/reels in my car at any given time. I break baits, lose lures, and lose fish. But… I fish nearly every day! Why? Because I WANT TOO!
Don’t do it because you feel like you need to. Do it again because you WANT TO!
Love y’all. I just want you to be happy. Stop worrying and just love.
Well said!
600 a day i have two boats I'll be unlucky to spend 600 in 6 mouth's in running and fishing cost i use the 16ft every weekend to get a feed of crabs so everyone can shit crabs for the week the 24ft glass boat I'll go out to the great barrier Reef one's a month witch is only 20 miles from my backyard the food i catch save me a lot of money at the supermarket so for me it's cheaper to own a boat than not to own one...
Sounds pretty great!
Your Boats don't look like they're 21 years old. They look Great! Do a couple of "Charter Days' from time to time(2 pl Max) when you go out to do a video... I'm sure you've already thought of that idea and have plenty of good reasons why not to... Thanks for the video.🐟🎣🐚
Thanks! If you actually got aboard the one in this video...you'd see 21 years old LOL. Reasons not to include costs of insurance, licensing, extra safety gear and having to deal with people lol. After all these years I'm blessed to be able to post a video or two and make the same money as a charter captain for the day.
Ya need to slow down more. To much pressure on your gear.. should be just in gear is enough while fighting a fish to keep your lures moving. Fishing the most expensive way to get a free feed...
I'm sorry but you're incorrect about the boat speed.
Missing the videos ,I have seen them all!
They come out every week!
Darcy is not happy today. Hers is grumpy. When we start talking cost
she always grumpy
Puddin, ya gotta listen to the boss and change the swivel ;-) Puddin lost some weight too! Looking good!
We did change the swivel, after the SECOND time. :)
Anyone that lose alot weight mow u almost have to think ozempic and offshore fishing always been expensive
@@DarcizzleOffshore We've been married 32 years. If I ignore her advice and whatever happens a second time .... Honey, you remember on our honeymoon when you ...
My worst day of my life is mon through fri.
I go fishing so I don’t jump out a window. The cost is cost but there is a cost to everything in life. Not sure what this video is portraying. Thst fishing cost money? What hobby or sport is free?
I think it's clear that it is portraying the cost of offshore fishing. Seems a very popular topic, so we talked about it. Lots of people, as indicated in the comments, are interested in the topic, and particularly people that are new to boat fishing. Seems very clear what the video is about to me.
I guess if it costs that much money to fish I would cuss a lot too. Sorry guys, clean it up.
He tells me that all the time. Sorrys
have you added in my fun watching
Good
you know what boat means rite ? Break Out Another Thousand !!! ( hahaahaha )
This is supposed to inspire fishing? Losing tackle is the cost of fishing. Gas costs a lot. It's cheaper to go to the store to get fish. But it ain't fishing. I don't understand what this video is trying to say.
It's trying to say the costs of fishing. A popular topic. THought it was pretty clear.
Nothing about fishing makes financial sense.
It's just Brian explaining to Darcy that she has to stop buying so many bikinis
@@DarcizzleOffshoreyikes. Been fishing on the gulf for years. No one I know complains about the cost of fishing, including the charters (although it’s getting more expensive). This was a pretty depressing video.
@@AdamSmiff😂
Just be glad your kid doesn't rodeo. $100,000+ tow vehicle that is good for two years, $100,000 horse trailer with living quarters, a couple of $30,000-$50,000 horses, horse feed, trainers, 200 miles at a minimum or a weekend, tow vehicle mileage a little better than a boat on the water, vet bills, $100-$1000 entry fees per weekend, and the list goes on...
Lol "Sugar free!"
Boat = Bring On Another Thousand
Money is made to be Spent! How much is your enjoyment worth?😊
True!
Id flip you king rods up top so the bend matches rod,
can't adjust the drag and distance/line out as easily that way. To each his own though. Outriggers coming soon
Another alsome video guys
What a chit attitude, done here!
Been following your channel for a while. I"ve said it before and I'll say it again Darcy is a ninja with a fillet knife! That said I'm glad you guys showed how much it costs to go fishing in a boat. Most people who go with you may see you fill up with gas and ice at the Buccee's and it'll run around a $100 and think that's not bad. They don't take into consideration the storage fee's (I live in a HOA neighborhood so no boats allowed at the house), insurance and other unforseen costs. I hit something with my prop last time out and bent the output shaft and prop. $$$ I now have two boats. I bought a new boat this year, my wife wanted something more comfortable so I got a Cobia 220DC w/200 Yamaha, and you know I offered my other boat a 20 year old 21.5"CC fishmaster w/225 Suzuki with 500 hours, for free to some family members and they turned it down. They didn't want the extra costs associated with boat owner ship like monthly storage and insurance and gas and registration. It's much cheaper for them to just go with me. I don't charge anyone any money to go with me. I'm not a commercial captain with a license. Besides I know I've been blessed and just want to share my blessings with others but I do feel your pain. So next time you fellas see guides offering 12 hour trips for $500-$600 offshore (Texas) think about how much it would cost you if it were your boat and then shell out the money 1 time instead of all year long!
OMG I forgot the insurance! That's like 1500 year or more. We stopped at the Marina bc that was 500/month too. Thanks for watching
So what you are trying to say is fishing is an eletist sport try taking the total cost per month decided by the number of days you should get the true number
I'd say offshore boat fishing is expensive and unfortunately not a luxury enough people can afford. I'd say "elitist" is more an attitude, like arrogant.
Just looking at the comments seems true colors are showing by the replies, congrats on building your channel
Thanks! Some folks just wanna be mad.
I'm sorry? Man, I thought I was here to watch you guys go catch fish or something.
Literally caught fish and gave tons of excellent tips. TONS
BOAT.... break out another thousand..
Frank!!🤐
U guys crack me up Darcy your the best there is why doesn't he listen to u I could see if u was a greenhorn but your not u are a pro lol so what do u do when they don't listen