Accommodations made by an aging fisherman...

[A-Jay]

1 minute ago, pdxfisher said:

In my 60s and stage 5 kidney failure. My biggest concession is that I now think twice about buying anything new.

 

The other concession is how often I get out. In addition to kidney failure I have arthritis in most of my joints and I have re-torn the labrum in both of my shoulders. Some weekends the pain is too much but most of the time I can suck it up and get out there.

 

Anything becomes normal after a while.

You inspire me sir.

A-Jay

[Swamp Girl]

3 hours ago, pdxfisher said:

Some weekends the pain is too much but most of the time I can suck it up and get out there.

 

I'm so glad you've got so much grit. If Rooster Cogburn had true grit, you've the truest grit. Even Rooster would agree:

 

 

You can probably tell that you're one of my favorite posters at BR. I love the way you fish, where you fish, and your gin clear love of fishing. 

[pdxfisher]

Thanks @Swamp Girl and @A-Jay you all both keep me motivated with all your great posts of big numbers of huge fish. I am just trying to keep up with you all!

[Swamp Girl]

15 minutes ago, pdxfisher said:

Thanks @Swamp Girl and @A-Jay you all both keep me motivated with all your great posts of big numbers of huge fish. I am just trying to keep up with you all!

 

You catch river smallies, which will always be leaner than lake smallies and bog largies. Numbers-wise, we're neck and neck!