By talking as a group and allowing everyone to give their input, not only will the trip be less stressful, you may also be able to save money. Why buy equipment that people already have?
By pooling your resources, most of the equipment costs should be covered.
Creating a fishing vacation budget where everyone contributes money, you will be able to buy
bait, gas, food, and other items along the way. While individual members of the group should be
allowed to buy any extras they want, the group as a whole should not go over their budget.
