04-06-2006, 01:12 AM
I'm a life member and no regrets. I didn't join for the "free stuff" I like to read about fishing. Whether it be here or Maine, there is a tactic that is a little different for each body of water. If I can learn something new or incorporate it into one of my techniques (or habits) it's worth it to me.
I've never received anything I haven't paid for, never got a bill for something I didn't get etc, etc. There are alot of ads in the magazine but thats what most magazines are, or websites for that matter-look at the side columns. Anyways, I like the magazine, the "free" hooks are as thick as nickel but I did test an Energizer Headlamp with 3 white LED lights and one red, still have it and still use it. My wife calls it my "geek gear".
As far as their sister (or brother) programs, just about every other company does the same. Look at Pure Fishing Products and tell me they're not breaking the bank. They are just trying to make money, It's the American way. If they want to conserve wildlife hooray for them, I've not joined the "others" but support them, I think it's Wildlife America. Most likely you will never see them in Utah but I still have respect for what they do. Just my two cents.
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I've never received anything I haven't paid for, never got a bill for something I didn't get etc, etc. There are alot of ads in the magazine but thats what most magazines are, or websites for that matter-look at the side columns. Anyways, I like the magazine, the "free" hooks are as thick as nickel but I did test an Energizer Headlamp with 3 white LED lights and one red, still have it and still use it. My wife calls it my "geek gear".
As far as their sister (or brother) programs, just about every other company does the same. Look at Pure Fishing Products and tell me they're not breaking the bank. They are just trying to make money, It's the American way. If they want to conserve wildlife hooray for them, I've not joined the "others" but support them, I think it's Wildlife America. Most likely you will never see them in Utah but I still have respect for what they do. Just my two cents.
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