The Last Fishing Trip

If the has been posted in the Indiana forum before I apologize. This was posted by FalconSmitty in the Georgia forum and it struck a nerve with me. Growing up my grandparents would take me fishing quite often for panfish in little creeks off the local lakes around here. The night before we would go catch night crawlers with coffee cans and flashlights. Now that I'm older I wish I could take them with me one last time, but that time has passed. Enjoy.

The Last Fishing Trip

Each time we go fishing could be the last. Use every trip to it's fullest. Be sure to see the birds, feel the wind, smell the air, and enjoy all that is around you.
Not trying to be a bummer here. But I see so many people that can't go fishing. Life has a way of wearing us out. As the years roll by you can't do things that were easy just a few years ago. Health problems arise. Eyesight fades. Your hands get unsteady. Your breath gets short. You can't get in and out of the boat very well. Launching is just too much effort alone and noone else to take you. Finances dwindle and some never catch up with medical and drug bills much less money to fish. Accidents happen to us in the blink of an eye..
Everytime I am out on the water I thank God for allowing me to be fishing. I always ask that it not be my last trip. I also hope it isn't the last trip of my fishing buddy. You miss them on every trip. You remember things they did or said. You wish you could fish with them again, like before them or their family got sick or passed away.
Folks, be sure to savor every fish. Take in that sunrise. Watch the moon rise. Watch every ripple as it shimmers against the horizon. Enjoy the company of your partner. This could be your last trip.

The reason for this thread>>>
I have spoken with a few older people the last 2 weeks sitting in surgery waiting room. They sure would love to fish again. Every program I have seen is geared towards taking kids fishing. Well I wish we could do something to for these people that can't of themselves get on the water..
What do you think???



I know I have a limit to how many more years I'll be able to fish. I'd love to help them now, before I need help myself..yall know what I mean.

I know that there are alot of times I wish I could still fish with my father. I would be willing to take an elderly person fishing if they want to go. Our church does alot of work with the nursing homes in our area and most of these people don't even have anyone to visit them . We definately need more outdoor programs for these people.