I'm now officially a non-fisherman

[Sterling]

I'm actually impressed you managed to go through with it. I couldn't do it.

 

My parents did the same thing last year. Gave all their stuff to the kids. "We're done with fishing and camping".

 

Their ruse was a brilliant one. Now that the kids own the boat and fishing gear, they have to take my parents out. Parents just show up with a coffee thermos and a hat.

[ccmtcanada]

Lew....you are still a fisherman....just like you are still a firefighter. Just because you don't "do" that anymore doesn't mean you are a changed person. You've taught me a lot over the years and for that I am thankful. Good luck and have fun in this new phase of your life!!

[Rich Clemens]

Ya sure have a legacy in the musky world. Just don't know how you can quit, you haven't caught a 60 yet. LOL. Sure hope we continue having our own little GTG for years to come.

[Dontcryformejanhrdina]

Enjoy the extra free time Lew! I'll always appreciate all the advice and knowledge you shared with this newbie.

[Fish Farmer]

Man what a shock, I figured you were a lifer Lew. I can't imagine myself even saying selling my fishing stuff.

But you never know what life changes are in store for oneself.

I keep telling myself how long can I keep pushing my boat by hand up my driveway and into my garage, I can barely do it now.

I can understand your change Lew. Enjoy your trip east and take your time, lots to see.

[TenInchJake]

All the best Lew. I'll try to boat the occasional musky on one of your old lures. Don't think I could pull off the 'Lew Musky Smile' though.

[Cast-Away]

Good for you Lew, i know where you are coming from. If you are doing little or no fishing any more and lost interest then why keep the boat and the equipment? We all change our hobbies over our lifetime and sometimes there is just too much work involved for what you get out of something.

 

My buddy and I stopped camping and fishing 3 years ago because he no longer wanted to camp. Now we don't even get out fishing and I rarely see him. I simply go fishing with others instead. I do miss camping on Georgian Bay at remote campsites though. I am not ready to give up the boat, I enjoy boating too much even if I don't fish as often.

 

I took up guitar about 6 years ago and put it aside after one year. Now I am staring lessons again.

 

I starting flying RC planes 5 years ago and love it. I recently built a 65" WWII P-51 Mustang from a box of balsa and loved the whole building experience. I took me 275 hours from start to finish.

 

Life happens and as we age, our priorities change.

[Victor]

I haven't posted in a very long time and don't frequent OFC as much anymore but I had to sign on for this.

Lew, all the best to whatever your heart takes you to next. Although we have never met I've enjoyed reading your posts over the years.

[quickme]

i hope its just a phase you young kids just go through Have a great trip out East.

[Whopper]

Lew....you are still a fisherman....just like you are still a firefighter. Just because you don't "do" that anymore doesn't mean you are a changed person. You've taught me a lot over the years and for that I am thankful. Good luck and have fun in this new phase of your life!!

 

Cliff I couldn't have said it better myself.

Lew put me on my first musky and that is something I will never forget. I've spent a fair amount of time around Lew and they don't come any better.

 

Good luck to you and the Mrs.

[Muskieman]

I'll miss seeing you driving through Sturgeon !

[Old Ironmaker]

When the mind and soul wants to do what the body refuses to life changes. I understand 110%. I am sore after a day of fishing or sitting in a Golf cart for 18 holes and now need 3 days to start walking without a limp, sore head to toe. Pain has a way of curbing passion. To be blunt if you told me 10 years ago how I would feel about Sex now at 62 I would have called you insane.

[Pigeontroller]

All the best Lew!

[GBW]

To be blunt if you told me 10 years ago how I would feel about Sex now at 62 I would have called you insane.

*PHEW* I have 20 more years to go of good times! sorry, I just couldn't resist that one...

[chris.brock]

I always enjoy your posts and hope you remain active on the board.

Me too.

 

Reading Lew's stuff over the years, I don't think he's tired and sore, I think it's more "fishing is great, but spending time with loved ones is far more important."

[scuro2]

65 years eh? A decision to give it up cold turkey could be as much about the fishing world changing as it could be about the body changing.

Edited September 13, 2016 by scuro2

[i2cool2fool]

"fishing is great, but spending time with loved ones is far more important."

I'd certain agree with these comments. Having just lost a dear uncle from cancer, I have a new outlook on life. If you are not enjoying the moments available to you, you are not creating new memories. There will be a time when most of what you have left are memories. In some cases, those memories could be difficult to recall.

 

All the best Lew and keep checking in. As an east coaster from New Brunswick, I trust and hope you return from your trip with many great memories and a fondness for the area and the people.

[Mister G]

To be blunt if you told me 10 years ago how I would feel about Sex now at 62 I would have called you insane.

So you went the other way now.........not that there is anything wrong with that....LOL

[lew]

Morning boys, I'm currently sitting in a hotel room in Drummondville Quebec and once the Mrs. gets up we'll be heading to Fredericton NB then onto Nova Scotia and PEI.

 

Anyways, just to clarify, there's absolutely nothing wrong with me and I'm healthy as a horse, infact most days I still feel like I'm 18. I just lost the passion for fishing and have no regrets about packing it in and selling all my gear. I'll still be doing all my normal trips up north with good friends from this board but fishing won't be at the top of the list.

 

I'm off to find some breakfast now and get ready to hit the road, we've got a long drive ahead of us.

 

Thanks again, your a good group.

[Old Ironmaker]

GBW, 20 GOOD years left you hope, only 20? To tell you the truth Mr. G I don't get that one. If you mean changed teams, please. Diabetes and Bladder Cancer kills the prostrate. I love listening to guys I know in their late 60's and 70's telling stories of recent conquests, they are full of Sh&^T. I'm not dead below the waist completely, not yet anyway. I just don't do it 7 times a day like I did 10 years ago.

 

Lew, I apologize.

[Old Ironmaker]

Lew it sounds like you are having a great time, I'm jealous. Crossing the PEI bridge and getting back on the red sand beaches is on my to do list. I hear you about kind of loosing the passion, it happens. I am glad to hear your are healthy, without that what do we have? Poor health is something I never, ever even thought about. Bad knees but that was it until 8 years ago really. I always thought I would take after my father who is going to be 90. We bought him a new gel seat for his Mountain bike for his 80th. Nope took after my mother who has been dying of the same heart attack for 50 years.

 

I'm feeling better though everyday.

 

Enjoy big guy.

Edited September 13, 2016 by Old Ironmaker

[Headhunter]

Lew, I fully understand! It's not easy doing all that smiling, holding big ass ski's! My guess, your mouth is just too sore from smilin all those years, so take the break, give the jaw some much deserved time off and save those smiles for your loved ones.

HH

[Mister G]

Lew, I fully understand! It's not easy doing all that smiling, holding big ass ski's! My guess, your mouth is just too sore from smilin all those years, so take the break, give the jaw some much deserved time off and save those smiles for your loved ones.

HH

 

LOL

[Old Ironmaker]

HH that's really funny. Smilin' Lew is what he should be called, the look when he poses with his beauty fish is the "Musky Stare Down".

[mattyk]

Lew

 

I enjoyed our time on the water together! I learned a lot from you my friend! Hope al is well!