I am 57 and been fishing since the 50's when my dad first took me out on the sound for salmon. I have fished salt, lakes, rivers ,creeks,ponds, and puddles. I cast flys, steel, bait, and kitchen sink. When I was young it was catching numbers of fish. In middle age the fishing took a back seat to family responsibilities. Now it is just being out on the water with family,friends, or by myself. Catching is great but if I'm skunked great also because fishing is s great get-away from our every day activities and we all need distractions. I expect many more great fishing days ahead.