Who lasts longer at surfcasting? - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Slipknot · 01-22-2009, 02:31 PM

I was thinking about this as I get older and lose some stamina and see the same from some friends as we get up there in age. Of the 2 groups of surfcasters = blue collar workers and white collar workers, which one will last longer as a surfcaster? the guy who works from a desk and may or may not deal with much stress and obviously less physical strain from sitting at a deskjob, or the guy who beats up his body all day and then has to muster the energy to go out and fish?
Maybe the bluecollar worker is in better physical shape because of his job, then again maybe the white collar guy has more in the tank but also is in good shape from fishing so much or having time to go to a gym or something.
Or is it just the same for each, we get old and don't fish as hard as we once did? What do you think.

BasicPatrick · 01-22-2009, 02:34 PM

I say the blue collar worker will last longer because of TIME

I bet the white collar guy has less time avaialable

steve · 01-22-2009, 02:45 PM

It depends. White collar guys these days care about their bodies and longevity. I think it's a toss up.

Nebe · 01-22-2009, 02:50 PM

non of the above. Its the guy on disabillity, early retirement, trustfunder, or unemployed who wins the race as he doesnt have to work at all...

No jab intended to anyone in particular...

luds · 01-22-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nebe

non of the above. Its the guy on disabillity, early retirement, trustfunder, or unemployed who wins the race as he doesnt have to work at all...

No jab intended to anyone in particular...

I agree. Work is work and it takes alot out of all of us.

saltwaterhabits · 01-23-2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Nebe

non of the above. Its the guy on disabillity, early retirement, trustfunder, or unemployed who wins the race as he doesnt have to work at all...

No jab intended to anyone in particular...

LOL!!
Really...
"Search your feelings Young Skywalker"

bloocrab · 01-23-2009, 07:49 AM

The guy tossin jigs at the ditch.........or the guy sittin chunks on the Hunk?...

I can last longer than you Bruce, I just know I can...........................cuz she told me so....

Slipknot · 01-24-2009, 09:43 AM

I really like the variety of answers, very good so far.
And LMAO Bloocrab, I am not surprised by your answer

My thought was either one, lasting longer thru the years or on one trip.

Redsoxticket, I can relate. my body is wearing down but I refuse to give in. Back surgery at 37, never been the same - constant maintenence, old hockey injuries even though I was NOT a jock by any means, arthritis creeping up on me. Work has beat my body up. As my friend NIB says, motion is lotion. So I will keep on casting.

I actually think available time and time for sleep or recovery has more to do with who lasts longer, also the drive and ability to will yourself to stay at it. I have done my share of all-nighters and it gets old as I get older and as my mind gets tired the hunting for the fish is less effective so not worth it unless well rested, I can't do caffine or rely on that.

Rocco34520 · 01-22-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by steve

It depends. White collar guys these days care about their bodies and longevity. I think it's a toss up.

I agree with steve. How do we know if the white collar worker is in shape or the blue collar worker is? It varies. No way to really tell.

tattoobob · 01-22-2009, 06:06 PM

I voted Blue Collar, but I fish until the fish stop biting
no I don't last to long I move around and then give up
I like to fish but I also like to catch

The Dad Fisherman · 01-22-2009, 03:00 PM

Probably the guy on the sand vs the rocks....a lot of wear and tear on the knees hopping around rocks. and they hurt a hell of a lot more when you fall on them.

I would say White Collar because of a more flexible schedule to see medical professionals. makes it easier to take advantage of things like annual physicals and wellness visits. Since they are salary they have more flexibility to schedule around things.

A blue Collar guy has to be there a set time and is usually paid hourly....so a Doctors appointment usually translates into lost wages so they tend to blow it off until it becomes more serious.

Clogston29 · 01-22-2009, 03:10 PM

no corrolation between blue and white collar IMO

comes down to who takes care of themselves the best

striperondafly · 01-23-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Clogston29

no corrolation between blue and white collar IMO

comes down to who takes care of themselves the best

I think you nailed it

NO corrolation.

Mental toughness and attitude (oh yeah patience) is probably what the deciding factors are between a guy who leaves after an hour and a guy who fished two tides.

Clogston29 · 01-23-2009, 06:38 PM

there seams to be two seperate debates here:

1. who lasts longer, in terms of years
2. who lasts longer on individual trips

i interprated the question to be 1 and answered that

if 2 was the question, i again say that there is no correlation, but taking care of yourself doesn't come into play as much - unless your already in poor health

tagger - i'm picturing you in short shorts, a bright colored sleeveless t-shirt and a headband in an aerobics class

Raven · 01-23-2009, 07:05 PM

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Tagger · 01-24-2009, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Karl F

wrong ,,, not me ,, I wear my shorts shorter ....

Brian L · 01-24-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Clogston29

no corrolation between blue and white collar IMO

comes down to who takes care of themselves the best

Bingo

Sea Dangles · 01-24-2009, 10:10 AM

I have found that coffee, potato chips and a fattie work wonders for an all nighter.

NIB · 01-24-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sea Dangles

I have found that coffee, potato chips and a fattie work wonders for an all nighter.

Plus you hang that carrot of PITS in front of the NIB and he's a mule like no other..

NIB · 01-24-2009, 10:14 AM

You guys make it seem like Yard work..I'm close to 30 years a tile man.At close to 50 I'm starting to feel the pains of a lifetime of schlepping.There's no sense in complaining everyone has problems.I do think I might have been better off with a profession that did not wear on my body like mine does.But you know they say the grass is always greener.While I hardly have the athlete's body I once did I have no problem fishing thru the night.It's not about endurance or perseverance.It's something I enjoy doing..It takes a lot for me to leave.I can go home and sleep easy on good nights it's the tough nights that keep me up till dawn every time.
I can not stand not catching IMO there is no reason for it.They are biting somewhere and I have to find em.Some call it madness I call it LOVE..
Thats why I prefer to fish alone.I don't want my time on the water to be dictated by someone else.Most times when the fishing is tough I am the last one standing.I have a few good fish under my belt that I have taken during this time to remind why I stay..

numbskull · 01-24-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NIB

You guys make it seem like Yard work..I'm close to 30 years a tile man.At close to 50 I'm starting to feel the pains of a lifetime of schlepping...

LOL. Once you hit 50 you quit worrying about how you feel and start worrying about what you got left for fishing time ......... not that you can remember once you figure it out.

Raven · 01-22-2009, 03:18 PM

not sure, but i think you mean during the course of a lifetime

rather than during a single day of surf casting ...

The blue collar wins because they are tougher
and not as concerned about color coordinating
their surf casting apparel

Back Beach · 01-22-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Raven

The blue collar wins because they are tougher
and not as concerned about color coordinating
their surf casting apparel

Was that a jab at Spence?

Remember Bill Murray in the movie Stripes ?........"I'm pacing myself, sir"....take heed....he who paces himself lasts longest...no collar necessary.

Joe · 01-22-2009, 04:05 PM

Blue collar or white collar is less important than fat or skinny.
I wrote a poem:

Fat surfcaster and skinny surfcaster to a spot did race
Fat surfcaster fell off the rock and broke his hip, knee and face
Skinny surfcaster stayed and fished in his place

Circlehook · 01-22-2009, 04:07 PM

I am somewhere in between Blue/White. I do constructions sales. Somedays I am at a desk all day, somedays I am in the field in boots and hardhat getting dirty. More desk work lately though.

I think it comes down to passion and love of the sport more-so than your job.

I go to the gym 4 days a week, so no matter what I am doing, I am in reasonable shape. Although the winter beer bulge does seem to last further into the spring each year.

Raven · 01-22-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Back Beach

Was that a jab at Spence?

Remember Bill Murray in the movie Stripes ?........"I'm pacing myself, sir"....take heed....he who paces himself lasts longest...no collar necessary.

i love that razzle dazzle yep...

it was said to entice Humor.... BB;657445
as the fish don't care what color your collar is.

piemma · 01-22-2009, 05:07 PM

White collar but have a 15 acre farm so I am always cutting wood, brush, building stone walls, etc. I lasted 40 years in the surf average 100+ nights a year. Still had the stamina till I got cancer then the chemo kicked my butt so I got a boat. I went into remission this Fall so I was back in the surf up to Dec.

I don't think the job as anything to do with it. It's the passion the guy has for the sport that determines how long he lasts....

bassballer · 01-22-2009, 04:12 PM

As far as stress goes, I work behind a desk and on the road wearing a white collar and I am always under a steady amount of stress at all times. Its getting out in the surf that gets that stress off my shoulders for while.

And for who can last longer it all depends on physical shape. I try to stay pretty active and I think that helps for those mile walks up and down rocks all night. But then again im 27 so that helps too.

5/0 · 01-22-2009, 04:19 PM

Clogston 29 I'll second that,most of the white collar "Metro sexual's" do take better care of themselves.

I'M a BC worker with a very physical job from time to time,but I have always kicked the weights around trying to think of the Big Picture with life longetivity,I guess I've been fortunate with my overall health and I come to terms that the only hindrance I really suffer from is sleep deprivation which crushes me mentally the physical part....Bring it on!
I truly believe allot of outlasting the other Guys is mental thought kinda like mind over matter

It all comes down to pure will to mental indurance.

Krispy · 01-24-2009, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 5/0

I truly believe allot of outlasting the other Guys is mental thought kinda like mind over matter

It all comes down to pure will to mental indurance.

Definitely!
Ive done a few long nights with the likes of Redlite and Lapinksi, and we're polar opposites physically and mentally, but we always make it till dawn.
They have bounding stamina and positive outlook, and I have physical tolerance and mental determination.
As long as your still standing with a rod in your hand, one last cast..