Prime is still ahead of me

for medical reasons, at 48 my prime is behind me. I honestly believe that if my body would allow it, I could easily out fish 30 y/o me, and 20y/o me would be dumbfounded at the ways we have evolved our skills.

On 4/29/2026 at 4:04 PM, HawkeyeSmallie said:

Are you in your fishing prime? Past your fishing prime? Haven't reached it yet?

I never had one! 😜

Part of the issue as you get older is the things that aren't fishing. You have more obligations, need better sleep quality. Etc.

I turned 51 last week and with my 98 year old back(per my Doc), I'm well past my physical prime. I'm on no prescribed meds and I think I'm in my mental prime when it comes to fishing. I quickly locate and catch more fish now than when I was able to fish 5 - 7 days a week.

At 71, I'm well past my prime which judging by the plaques hanging my shop was about 35 years ago. I had a good run with our local club and local tournaments for s few years but slowly lost the competitive drive needed to do well.

My physical prime is long gone, although I'm basically healthy and still have plenty enough strength and endurance to handle the rigors of fishing.

But now I'm in my knowledge prime, and that makes me a much better angler than I used to be.

My best is still ahead of me. Physically it may be behind me but mentally I’m way ahead.