thank you fouz from all of the volunteers

I turned 70 last September. I lost my fishing buddy a few years ago but still go by myself. Being retired, I can pick my days during the week which is really nice. Like another poster said, public lakes are a different world during the work week. There is still excitement in launching at first light, motoring to a spot, and making the first cast. Where I have changed the most is I don't go in really cold weather much at all.

I'm 62 and I'll be retiring this May. I've been a teacher and coach for 38 years, so when I wasn't coaching football I was able to get out weekday afternoons/evenings. Now that I'm retiring I'll have even a more wide open schedule. Last November 15th I had a full shoulder replacement done on my left shoulder (I'm right handed) The physical therapy is going well and I've been able to fish with a spinning rod for more than a month. First couple of outings I took a young guy out with me just to help launch the boat and put it back on the rack. A couple of weeks ago I transitioned back to bait casting gear and fishing alone...zero issues. I'm a swimbait guy, but I haven't attempted to throw any big baits yet. No reason to mess with the good progress. I need to have the right shoulder done next but I've learned a bunch from this surgery so I have no worries. I thought about selling some of my swimbait gear, but my surgeon told me to hold off. I'm glad I listened to him.

Thanks Ken. Really looking forward to the trip and being able to spend time with him

And throwing a trap on 20 lb magana thin,..for you youngsters bad mono