My doctor is a bass fisherman, and when I have an appointment, we always talk fishing for a few minutes. I mentioned that I feel like I've missed more fish this summer than I ever have. He said it's very common for us to have a slower reaction time as we age, and, this affects hook setting. He also mentioned other factors. The heat, or, if you have any aches or pains that bother you. In my case, some aches and pains from my years doing carpentry work. These aches and pains are magnified as we age, and cause distractions which can slow your reaction time. It may not affect everyone. A friend I fish with sometimes is 73, and he rarely if ever misses a fish. He recommended things Im already doing. Drink plenty of water, get plenty of rest, and take vitamins, which can help you stay alert while your fishing. I'll be 66 in October. It's all part of getting older. Has anyone else noticed your reaction time slowing down, and causing you to miss fish?
