>>1059808Any hobby is expensive if you really get into it.
Compared to other stuff, fishing is relatively cheap. If you spend $100 on a rod and reel that isn't complete trash, then another $100 on some of the basics, you are good to go.
If you really want to go cheap, you can get one of those Shakespeare starter kits for $40. But if you actually enjoy the hobby, you are going to end up trashing it and replacing it for something better real soon.
I think the best thing is that after you get your gear, it literally costs nothing if you want to walk to the pond down the street and cast lures for the afternoon.
