President Elect Obama has just made known some of his plans to stimulate the economy. In case you haven't heard, President Elect Obama is bringing before congress a $850 billion stimulus package, which is bigger than the bank bailout program. Now rest assured, that $850 billion in large will be going to programs such as medicaid and other welfare programs, but to the middle class, expect about $500 per person. For those of us in the middle class, here is your chance to help stimulate the economy.
I am sure we all have that one rod or reel that we have been eyeing for sometime now and with a possible tax return and this supposed stimulus package, this could be the year for that prized possession. Just about every fly rod and fly reel company have the "last years" models that are now discounted and of course the newest model that will be the envy for the next few years. Why not use this year as an opportunity to treat yourself Troutbumz style and get that rod and or reel that has been on the back of your mind for the last year or so.
For those of us with a spouse, well...be creative. Compromise is a good thing, but keep in mind if this stimulus passes, then your spouse will be entitled to $500 as well, so this maybe one of the easiest sells of 2009. Wherever you buy your new stimulus prize, be sure to make sure of a couple things like look for a good warranty and also see if the shop offers any free service (like free backing or loading the backing and fly line to the reel). You may be surprised what service you may find just to keep you coming back. In any case take this year as an opportunity to reflect on the important things; I call them the four F's; Faith, Family, Fishing w/ Friends.
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