How Old Is Too Old To Fish?

[kirbydog]

I agree, I think joint health is the key. I have noticed my aches and pains seem to mostly go away in the warmer months.

[Rolan Duffield]

I'm just 81 and glad to say I can still enjoy my fly fishing and golf. Don't have the energy for long outings though I'm walking and exercising daily and im still upright. That's a must do if you want to stay active. I believe your a lot happier and healthier when your doing something you really enjoy. Sometimes our bodies tell us we're not able to do as much as we used to though we can still enjoy life, friendships and our sports.

Rolan

[lee G.]

That is one consession I make to age, I don't go the water without one and I never take it off.

I was a life guard, and my wife was a water safey instructor, i am 65 now, Wayne hit that one right the head!!!!!!

[exiledguide]

I was out on Fellows Lake today and right now my right rotator cuff is telling me I'm too old, but what does it know.......Nothing else is hurting so I guess I'm good to go again......Pass me the ibuprofen.

[rps]

I was out on Fellows Lake today and right now my right rotator cuff is telling me I'm too old, but what does it know.......Nothing else is hurting so I guess I'm good to go again......Pass me the ibuprofen.

Oddly, it was the left one I had to have repaired. I could throw the bait, but I couldn't walk the dog, hold the rod against a good fish, or use the net. When it reaches that point for you PM me and I'll send info on a good surgeon.

[exiledguide]

Oddly, it was the left one I had to have repaired. I could throw the bait, but I couldn't walk the dog, hold the rod against a good fish, or use the net. When it reaches that point for you PM me and I'll send info on a good surgeon.

Thanks rps, actualy its calcium deposit in the right shoulder along with my right thumb had left rotator cuff problems in thelate 80's thats about the only thing that doesn't hurt nowadays. Went to the orthopedic MD last week and my bigest problem is bone spurs on my spine and hip and rest and ibuprofin helps me get going the next day. If I new I was going to live this long I would have....... no I wouldn't have, I've had way too much fun.......

[bferg]

I think any of you who are over 35 should get off the water and leave the big fish for us younger guys- for your own health...I am only thinking of what is best for you.

[Greasy B]

I think any of you who are over 35 should get off the water and leave the big fish for us younger guys- for your own health...I am only thinking of what is best for you.

You'll get me off the water when you pull my rod from my cold dead hands.

[Mitch f]

You'll get me off the water when you pull my rod from my cold dead hands.

X2

[KCRIVERRAT]

Viagra is the biggest deterrent to fishing there is. Remember to make it quick. There's fish to be caught.