Well.... after spending $50 a week in gas just to travel the 12 miles each direction to work. I became totally sick of forking over that much money just for the commute. If I wanted to bank fish add another $50, boat fishing $100.

I finally broke down a traded in my f150 for a 4 cylinder, 2 wheel drive Ranger. I know, my Man card have been officially revoked. However, it is nice to go 2 weeks without filling up. even then it is $60.
Haven't taken the boat out once this year. either been catching rides or plunking, which has been very successful this year....

wondering if other have made any changes.

I gonna run the 8hp Mercury more and the 115 Yamaha less. Launch at TOA and just troll whichever way the tide is running.

the $$$ has me grounded. sucks but thats the way it goes.

the difference between $3/gal and $4/gal = about $20/week for me, so not really any changes here except $20 more per week.

with gas the price it is it cost me $40 a day to go to work...when im not working i just dont go anywhere unless i have too..

Just back from a trip to Banks Lake. With a one ton diesel truck and camper, towing an 18 foot boat, total fuel bill, including boat gas was roughly $200.00. But hey it was worth it. We got nearly five pounds of fillets. (:-)

Headed out on a longer trip next week.

Haven't felt much of a pinch yet. My office is 5 miles away. But I try to keep unnecessary trips to a minimum. Like driving to Spokane for ONE soccer game for my daughters select team. Ughhhhh

I had to kill 4 people and steal all their money to make up the difference.

Copper River Sockeye, on "sale" at local Albertsons $13.99/lb. A 6# fish, minus the head, $72.00. LOL SUCKERS!

I definitely think twice about running into town when I want something. I consolidate trips much more than I used to.

Been riding the motorcycle a bit more. I can't ride my bike with a 40 in the cup holder so cut down on booze also;)

I supposed you threw gasoline on them and let them on fire PP style!

Anyway back to topic. I commute to work and the other half works telecommutes. I did scratch my Memorial Day fishing trip which would have cost about $200 in gas. River a little high for summers. Got to road trip to Vancouver next weekend for a graduation. Was thinking about the Kalama but that option is closed for springers. Taking a few weeks off and going fishing later next month for about a 10 day trip. Hoping prices drop.

Love to fish, need a boat to go fish, need a truck to tow my boat. Thats the way its been and always will be for me. Fishing is #1 on my hobby list, and will always be. Gas prices ain't stopping me from doing what I love.

Beyond fishing, I'm still always active, heading up to the mountains skiing, the coast to surf, etc. Little toyota prius aint gonna get that done for me...

Using a full-size, V8 pick up just to commute in is just plain silly. It's a hauler.

If you're just going from A to B you need a grocery-getter or some other four banger.

That said, I just had remote controlled airbags installed on my '11 F-350 in preparation for a trip to the Canadian Rockies.

Paying by the liter should be fun.

Like $6 a gallon sorta fun!

I am really hoping that prices take a dive before my annual fall migration south to canadian waters. At the going rate, it would be cheaper to fly.

I have been feeling the pain for sure. Many of my best early season options involve a fair amount of driving, both by car and by boat. I have skipped several weekend and day trips that I would have taken in the past due simply to the unjustifiable expense.

+1 on that.

It's been on my mind since I just paid the most ever for a fillup in my Denali. 128.00 *ouch*
I commute to work in that rig but I only have to go 3-4 miles so it's all good.

I was thinking about a larger boat this summer.... Selling the Arima and going with a 22-26 footer. However the gas prices have me thinking it would be really nice to continue fishing the salt for an entire day on less than 25 gallons of gas...kicker included..and I run far.

The Fukkin speculation and robbery is getting out of control.

So, I just penciled out the gas cost for a fall run to the Kispiox. Something like $1,000. Perhaps it will not be quite so crowded this year? BTW this is a pretty cool chart for calculation driving costs in B.C. http://www.elowermainland.com/Distance-Chart.asp?Community=Hope

My ATF favorite Ricoism - "If that fish was bigger it would weigh more."

question. How high does the price have to get for people to really change their driving habits?

Dave, In my rig I spent just over $600.00 in fuel for a 9 day trip last year. Where you including the 'mileage expense' figures from that website in your calculations? I don't know WTF that expense is for.

Either way, for you guys in a smaller car staying longer than I, it shouldnt amount to 1K in expenses.