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There are simply too many things I have to be thankful for. My top 3 are my family’s health, happiness and safety. We are so lucky to have been born here, have the quality of life we do, lifestyle and freedoms we all take for granted. We grow, catch and eat the best food in the world, have the highest water quality of any developed nation, and live and play in beautiful coastal surroundings. Despite what the rest of the world thinks of America and Americans, this IS the greatest country on earth, no question. I for one could not live anywhere else. Don't think so?...Just watch the world news some night and try to imagine living in anyplace like that.
With regard to fishing, I am simply thankful I can fish. I actually worry that someday I will not be able to do it any longer. I know older guys who don't surf fish any more because they physically can't and they really miss it. I know that might happen to me someday and it really concerns me. I took an 82 yo fellow who has not fished in years out bottom fishing for fluke this past summer...he said "you don't know what this means to me to be able to fish, this is the best day fishing I ever had."
Therefore, I fish a lot now because I know I can't do it forever.
Tight-Lines and Happy Thanksgiving
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