Took Dad fishing today: My Dads only 83 but his legs are swelled from excess fluid. He had a heart valve replaced not long ago. Had to help him in the truck and help him in the boat.

fchanadeljr Loc: n.e. Pa. wyoming county

My Dads only 83 but his legs are swelled from excess fluid. He had a heart valve replaced not long ago. Had to help him in the truck and help him in the boat. He caught one small bluegill in 5 hours and fell asleep only once. At one point he looked at me smiled and said this what a wonderful day. (my best day ever).

striking viking Loc: Brockport ny

👍👍👍

Barnacles Loc: Northern California

You done good!
I'd give anything to take my Dad fishing one more time, but it's far too late. DO IT WHILE YOU CAN!

E.pa.al Loc: Martin's Creek

Good on you man!!
Id give my casting arm to fish once more w my dad
Glad u guys got out

E.pa.al Loc: Martin's Creek

Beautiful country up there, spend a lotta time a little west of you in Dushore

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Thanks for sharing, and good for you. My dad would have been 100 this December. He only made it to 62. So it's been a while. Fond memories. But he and my grandpa go with me every time I go.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

fchanadeljr wrote:

My Dads only 83 but his legs are swelled from excess fluid. He had a heart valve replaced not long ago. Had to help him in the truck and help him in the boat. He caught one small bluegill in 5 hours and fell asleep only once. At one point he looked at me smiled and said this what a wonderful day. (my best day ever).

Glad you had the chance to get him out

john1470 Loc: Sandy Hook, CT

.,., great, just keep him safe and make sure he’s wearing safety gear (life preserver).

MuskyJohn Loc: Benton Harbor, MI

You are a great person, my friend. You know. Take a photo of your Dad and one of him asleep.
You will treasure those photos and that memory forever. I have some of my Dad and my Grandpa. Both are long gone. But the memories and photos are here to stay.
Thanks for sharing. That's what fishing is all about.

Justoldjim Loc: JUNCTION CITY, OR.

Me too My dad fished until a few weeks before he died I am now 83 but still manage to get around tho it hurts sometime went on a fishing trip with my daughter and her family, husband and three boys just last week caught a few fish having them over tonight for a fish fry

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Justoldjim wrote:

Me too My dad fished until a few weeks before he died I am now 83 but still manage to get around tho it hurts sometime went on a fishing trip with my daughter and her family, husband and three boys just last week caught a few fish having them over tonight for a fish fry

Have a great dinner!

MtFlyTyer74 Loc: NW Montana

I agree with Barnacles, would give anything to go fishing with my Dad again. I'm 74 and Dad has been gone for a long time, but I have countless wonderful memories -- and at this stage in my life...memories count the most. Enjoy your Dad Barnacles...and take him fishing again soon.

Huntm22 Loc: Northern Utah. - West Haven

You all keep the memories - they can’t keep them from you. Best wishes always.

fishguru2 Loc: California

I too, would love to go fishing with my DAD again. I lost him when i was just 17, but he taught me every thing i needed to know. I am 83 and own 4 boats, was a fishing teacher for 30 years. My son invites me to go striper fishing in the delta, (We hardly ever get skunked. My son now makes hand poured soft Plastic swim baits. Capcity baits available on facebook and instgram tight lines every one

USAF Major Loc: Sea Bright, NJ

Good for you! I'm sure your Dad is very grateful that he raised a fine son.