One spoon is pretty much the same price as a pack of bait. If I get 2 trips from my skinny G instead of running bait I'm ahead of the game in my book. That said I've had a hook break this year and last week after 2 teeners I was missing 1/3 the paint on a brand new spoon. Skinny Gs aren't easy to find this time of year! Don't think they don't price spoons vs what we are willing to pay each trip on a pack of bait.