What does put and take cost?

One of the best things about put and take is that it is cheap to get started, and that the costs are predictable. You make a one-off investment in simple tackle that lasts, and then you mainly pay for the fishing permit per trip. Here is an overview of what you can count on, without exact price tags that change anyway.

The fishing permit

The fishing permit is your running cost, and it is bought per water. Day permits and hour permits are the most common, and the price varies between waters. Often the right to keep a set number of fish is included in the price, see bag limit. The exact price always stands with the permit seller, online or in a machine on site, so check it before the visit. More on how it works under fishing permits.

The tackle — a one-off cost

The basic tackle you buy once and use for many seasons. A simple spinning set with rod and reel goes a long way, and to that come line, leader and a few baits. You do not need the most expensive; what matters is the right size and a working drag. Concrete advice and price levels are in the best starter set and the whole tackle overview.

Consumables per trip

Besides the permit a little small consumption comes on: powerbait, hooks, leader and the odd lost lure. It is small money per trip. If you keep fish you also take table fish home, which many count as part of the value.

In short

Count on a one-off cost for the tackle and then the fishing permit plus a little consumption each time. Compared with many other hobbies put and take is a cheap and accessible pastime, especially because you often go home with a catch. Ready to start? See the beginner’s guide and pack from the checklist for the first trip.