Something that has been nagging me.....

[piemma]

Originally Posted by FishermanTim

I find almost a steady stream of notices of anglers that have passed.
Now I know that we all will go to meet our maker someday, but the vast majority of anglers who have gone all seem to have succumbed to heart issues.

Here's something to consider, if not now, then when you have some down time:

Do we really know what kind of stress fishing has on our bodies?
Do we know what effect sleep deprivation and poor diet have on our hearts?
Do we give our bodies time to fully rest up after pulling an all-nighter, or do we jokingly say "I'll have plenty of time to rest when I'm dead"?

It seems like there may be a directy correlation between hard fishing habits and potential heart attacks.
Maybe there should be a poll to see how many anglers have suffered chronic pain/injuries directly related to fishing, how many anglers are currently taking blood pressure medication, and how many have gotten sick due to being run down from repeated all-nighters?

I'm sure that the results will speak for themselves, but really all I wanted to do was to make people think more about their health and habits and to continue to be able to fish!

Good luck to all and stay safe and healthy!

So if it breaks, fix it.
I've fished 100+ night a year for 40+ years. Major MI in 97, 4 stents, quad bypass in 2003, diagnosed with Mr C in 2006. Still fishing 100+ night a year. I hope to God I drop dead, face first onto the sand the way Charlie Murat and Tim Coleman did.

[fishsmith]

Originally Posted by piemma

So if it breaks, fix it.
I've fished 100+ night a year for 40+ years. Major MI in 97, 4 stents, quad bypass in 2003, diagnosed with Mr C in 2006. Still fishing 100+ night a year. I hope to God I drop dead, face first onto the sand the way Charlie Murat and Tim Coleman did.

I by no means want to see you go, but what you have there is awesome and congrats on kicking the ass of ailments that tried to slow you down!!

[Rockfish9]

Most.. if not all of my injuries and aches and pains can be traced back to fishing, hunting or trapping... I could count on one hand how many times I have said i was too tired, too beat up or too sick to fish... they haven't created the calculator with enough momory to count how many times I WANTED to say all of the above about going to work..lifes what you make of it... we all grow old... most of us live with aches and paines...I'd rather live my life.. as short as long as it may be.. doing what I enjoy... and sitting around growing old, waiting to die isn't in the cards..

[chefchris401]

Originally Posted by piemma

So if it breaks, fix it.
I've fished 100+ night a year for 40+ years. Major MI in 97, 4 stents, quad bypass in 2003, diagnosed with Mr C in 2006. Still fishing 100+ night a year. I hope to God I drop dead, face first onto the sand the way Charlie Murat and Tim Coleman did.

Good for you Paul.

everyone has health issues, this year was tough on me, sleep apena, weight gain, upper respiratory infection in the spring.

Instead of fishing harder I started fishing smarter, really reviewed my logs, kept my fishing all nighters to only a few, and put more time in during peak hours and it paid off. broke my pb numerous times and was rewarded with bigger and better fish.

also changed my diet and exercise routines, listened to my body and rested when I needed it.

No one in my family has lived pass 68 years old on both sides, so im making the changes now so I can keep doing what I love. that fact alone is a huge wake up call to me.

Fishing is one hobby/passion/obsession and Im happiest when Im doing it so going to keep at it, its the worse thing I do, like i tell my lady Im not out drinking, drugging, hanging out with losers, etc. I fish.

Mike Laptew posted a great pic of a spirit of john habs fishing some great looking surf the other day on FB, made me think about everyone that has passed away from our sport/community.

[Swimmer]

Originally Posted by piemma

So if it breaks, fix it.
I've fished 100+ night a year for 40+ years. Major MI in 97, 4 stents, quad bypass in 2003, diagnosed with Mr C in 2006. Still fishing 100+ night a year. I hope to God I drop dead, face first onto the sand the way Charlie Murat and Tim Coleman did.

You don't know me but if that happens can I have all your stuff?

[bart]

something to think about when pulling all nighters...
FDA Investigates Deaths Possibly Linked To 5-Hour Energy CBS Boston

[Rob Rockcrawler]

Originally Posted by bart

something to think about when pulling all nighters...
FDA Investigates Deaths Possibly Linked To 5-Hour Energy CBS Boston

I heard something about that the other day. Probably the day i bought a few for a fishing trip. I usually only drink half though, they do the trick if your not already tired.

I dont live a very healthy lifestyle at all on a regular basis, it gets worse when im fishing a lot. Coffee, nicotine, simple carbs and peanuts do not make for a good diet.

[piemma]

Originally Posted by Swimmer

You don't know me but if that happens can I have all your stuff?

You will have to stand in line.