Respecting Elderly Fisherman

[Catt]

30 minutes ago, Mobasser said:

Catt. That's a hot car!  I agree sometimes it's still fun to hot rod a little!

 

It's kinda like when I coached PE I told the teenagers when I use to fight karate I would stand flat-footed & kick the the top of a door jam but now I can only reach the door knob. 

 

They laughed until they realized where the door knob height was in comparison to their anatomy!

 

I ain't as good once was, 
But I'm as good once, as I ever was!

[Hawkeye21]

14 hours ago, Harold Scoggins said:

I usually don't need a hand, but I'll never turn down a young buck's help in getting my kayak to the water.

I'm still fairly young and I won't turn down help loading my kayak. lol  It can be a pain sometimes.

[WRB]

13 hours ago, TOXIC said:

Define "Elderly".......  

Over 70, now it's over 80!

Tom

[Log Catcher]

13 hours ago, TOXIC said:

Define "Elderly".......  

The younger the cashiers are at restaurants and stores and they give you the senior citizens discount whether you qualify or not. I had this happen to me several times. 

[scbassin]

That was a very good deed,THANK YOU!!

[TOXIC]

Funny story....When I lived in Florida I fished a Sunday trail that had about 20 boats.  Amongst about 5 of us that fished it, there was a standing rule.  If any one of us won, the winner had to buy lunch at the Golden Corral that was close to the ramp.  Because of the Florida heat, this was an early morning to early afternoon tournament.  I was lucky enough to win my fair share and while in line at the restaurant I got to the cashier and indicated I was picking up the tab for the 5 of us and under my breath complaining that it was taking most of my winnings.    The cashier spouted off "Well, I did give you the Senior Citizens discount...."  I never lived that one down the rest of my time there. 

[Sam]

That is a wonderful story, Mo.

 

Congrats. As they say in the Gloucester, Virginia newspaper when you do something good, "local guy does good!"

 

Proud of you helping the guy.

 

And yes, one day we all will be in his place.

 

 

[geo g]

That was a wonderful story.  Your act of kindness was obviously appreciated by the old timer.  We have been enlightened, and reminded to look out for our older ones.  They do have many special needs when they hit the golden years that the younger ones just take for granted.

[scaleface]

Dont be over patronizing though . Old folks dont want to be a burden .

 

 I was at this lake where 14 foot jon boats are free . It rained the night before and the boats had a lot of water in them .  I couldnt  just pull the plugs because the transom's were in the water .I'm 60ish  and there is this other fellow there appeared to be in his 70's . It took both of us to flip the boats and empty the water . I'm sure both of us would have managed alone but man those things were heavy . I help people drag them out too and appreciate it when they help me .

[Paul Roberts]

On 4/23/2019 at 6:14 PM, Harold Scoggins said:

I usually don't need a hand, but I'll never turn down a young buck's help in getting my kayak to the water.

Sometimes, I'll just ask. Sometimes people just need a little prompting.

[gnappi]

On 4/24/2019 at 7:37 AM, FishinBuck07 said:

Now I don't know if I can agree with this one!  I am only 37 and have been called sir many times by people in that age range.  Haha

Man they didn't do that to me well into my 40's, see what clean living did for me? ?

 

 

[FishinBuck07]

28 minutes ago, gnappi said:

Man they didn't do that to me well into my 40's, see what clean living did for me? ?

 

 

What is this clean living you speak of?  Sounds kinda boring to me!  ?

[gnappi]

8 hours ago, FishinBuck07 said:

What is this clean living you speak of?  Sounds kinda boring to me!  ?

No drugs, no excessive drinking, no gambling, no well nothing, hmmm... I guess it is boring ?

 

 

[NYWayfarer]

On 4/24/2019 at 9:30 AM, J Francho said:

That was really kind of you.  I hope you did some donuts in the parking lot, though.

That's a NY state of mind alright. It was the part of the post that stood out the most to me. No way I am handing my keys over to a stranger.

 

I'd ask you to get my backlash out instead. And when I hand over my rod my other hand would be by the knife I have clipped to my pocket.

 

[MacJig]

The funny thing about getting old is your mind doesn't figure it out until your body is already there. Most of us are young in mind but the body just doesn't cooperate. I will be 65 soon, had one knee replacement, another bad knee that needs one and recent shoulder surgery. When a young fella, fishing with my dad for pike at the 1000 Islands, I could jump in and out of a boat with the "...greatest of ease...". Today I have to stop, analyze and finally ask myself ... "do i really want to do this?". No older angler wants to be a burden to other boaters/anglers but age is something none of us can avoid. Enjoy each day while you can. The day me come when the only fishing we will do is in our memories. 

[J Francho]

4 minutes ago, MacJig said:

The funny thing about getting old is your mind doesn't figure it out until your body is already there.

47, still skateboarding.  I'm still paying my dues, lol.

[frogflogger]

You did a good deed.

Fishing is enjoyed by folks of all ages, sex, race,etc. For me it is the greatest of all outdoor sports and if we respect  each other, the fish and the water we are all winners.

Being closer to 80 than 70 I often receive unasked for help  at the ramp and appreciate it and I hope that in over the 70yrs. I've been fishing that I have acted in a like manner towards those that need help.

[MacJig]

On 4/26/2019 at 10:23 AM, J Francho said:

47, still skateboarding.  I'm still paying my dues, lol.

Looks like you caught a shiner ... but not the kind that swims !!

[Manly Studson]

For whatever reason, I don’t see elderly fishermen. I see men in their 50’s, but not that much older. Some of the elderly men I know perk up when I talk about fishing, but it seems like it’s an old hobby from years ago. I did see a few elderly men at the lake the other day, but they and their wives were pushing grandkids in swings. Is it more difficult to find opportunities to fish as you get older?

[Glenn]

Perhaps of interest...

 

https://www.bassresource.com/fishing/boat-mistakes.html

 

[Wizzlebiz]

What I see here is a man who needs a fishing buddy. I would have taken the que when he said all are gone leaving me to walk the bank alone and offered to meet that gentleman again so he could have a fishing buddy again. 

 

Maybe im too nice of a guy but thats what I would have done. Make a friend and bring back a feeling for someone who lost it long ago. 

[Rip_lipz]

Had an elderly gentlemen come over to me and asked about my newer rods and reels. He then showed me his old (very well taken care of) pistol grip rods he has had for a long time. We had a great conversation about the lake and fishing. Haven't seen him since but it would be awesome to go out fishing with him. I do agree with the gentlemen that mentioned having no so pleasant of an experience with trout fishermen, obviously not all are bad. I joined a small trout club a couple years ago when I was at my first duty station, after signing up the older members told me I would have to peel potatoes with the teenage kids during the yearly dinner while they smoked cigars and drank brandy... no thanks. 

[Mobasser]

On 8/27/2019 at 12:08 PM, Wizzlebiz said:

What I see here is a man who needs a fishing buddy. I would have taken the que when he said all are gone leaving me to walk the bank alone and offered to meet that gentleman again so he could have a fishing buddy again. 

 

Maybe im too nice of a guy but thats what I would have done. Make a friend and bring back a feeling for someone who lost it long ago. 

I've actually seen him 3 times since then. Always bank fishing in the evening. We always stop and talk, and see how it's going. Very nice older guy. So yes, we became friends too.

 

[Alex from GA]

I'm with Harold in launching and retrieving my kayak.  I fish rivers in it and it's always a steep down to launch and steeper getting to the truck.  I'm in my late 70s and always go with much younger stronger guys.  Launching my boats is not a problem and I often offer help to others.

[schplurg]

Git off my lawn!