I retired as a carpenter not long ago. I probably should have gotten away from this work years ago, but I didn't. I stuck it out untill the end. Because of the physical demands of this work, I have aches and pains which affect my fishing. I start the day with some stretching exercises. I wrap my rod handles with rod tape, to help with pain when I grip things. I also coat my knees with a deep heat rub. And last, I can't fish as long as I would like to. Sitting in a boat chair bothers my back after some time, then I'm standing up and sitting again, trying to get comfortable. Now at 64 I can fish around three hours, then I'll need to go home. We can never expect our bodies to stay young our entire lives. Old age happens. Are there others here who have aches and pains which affect your fishing?
