Who lasts longer at surfcasting?

[The Dad Fisherman]

Probably the guy on the sand vs the rocks....a lot of wear and tear on the knees hopping around rocks. and they hurt a hell of a lot more when you fall on them.

I would say White Collar because of a more flexible schedule to see medical professionals. makes it easier to take advantage of things like annual physicals and wellness visits. Since they are salary they have more flexibility to schedule around things.

A blue Collar guy has to be there a set time and is usually paid hourly....so a Doctors appointment usually translates into lost wages so they tend to blow it off until it becomes more serious.

[Clogston29]

no corrolation between blue and white collar IMO

comes down to who takes care of themselves the best

[striperondafly]

Originally Posted by Clogston29

no corrolation between blue and white collar IMO

comes down to who takes care of themselves the best

I think you nailed it NO corrolation.

Mental toughness and attitude (oh yeah patience) is probably what the deciding factors are between a guy who leaves after an hour and a guy who fished two tides.

[Clogston29]

there seams to be two seperate debates here:

1. who lasts longer, in terms of years
2. who lasts longer on individual trips

i interprated the question to be 1 and answered that

if 2 was the question, i again say that there is no correlation, but taking care of yourself doesn't come into play as much - unless your already in poor health

tagger - i'm picturing you in short shorts, a bright colored sleeveless t-shirt and a headband in an aerobics class

[Raven]

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[RickBomba]

I'll take #^&#^&#^&#^& Simmons any day...us white collar guys have to stick together...in more ways than one!

[Redsoxticket]

Given identical twins that ate the same type of food and equal ambition for surfcasting then I'd say the white collar. During their younger years, I don't know, maybe a toss up. However, as they get older injuries of younger years come back in the form of arthritis, etc and it is more likely the blue collar labor worker will have these aliments that require back or knee surgery because they are a higher risk.

As an aside.
Just look at friends of your age that were jocks (white and blue) and were good in sports throughout and ten years after high school, now they have knee, back, torn muscles, etc.

[Tagger]

Originally Posted by Karl F

wrong ,,, not me ,, I wear my shorts shorter ....

[Brian L]

Originally Posted by Clogston29

no corrolation between blue and white collar IMO

comes down to who takes care of themselves the best

Bingo

[Sea Dangles]

I have found that coffee, potato chips and a fattie work wonders for an all nighter.

[NIB]

Originally Posted by Sea Dangles

I have found that coffee, potato chips and a fattie work wonders for an all nighter.

Plus you hang that carrot of PITS in front of the NIB and he's a mule like no other..

[rphud]

Whomever can afford long term HGH treatments, along with the occasional 'roid treatments for injuries recovery. Better living through chemistry. Science can make the ultimate surfcaster.

[NIB]

You guys make it seem like Yard work..I'm close to 30 years a tile man.At close to 50 I'm starting to feel the pains of a lifetime of schlepping.There's no sense in complaining everyone has problems.I do think I might have been better off with a profession that did not wear on my body like mine does.But you know they say the grass is always greener.While I hardly have the athlete's body I once did I have no problem fishing thru the night.It's not about endurance or perseverance.It's something I enjoy doing..It takes a lot for me to leave.I can go home and sleep easy on good nights it's the tough nights that keep me up till dawn every time.
I can not stand not catching IMO there is no reason for it.They are biting somewhere and I have to find em.Some call it madness I call it LOVE..
Thats why I prefer to fish alone.I don't want my time on the water to be dictated by someone else.Most times when the fishing is tough I am the last one standing.I have a few good fish under my belt that I have taken during this time to remind why I stay..

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by NIB

You guys make it seem like Yard work..I'm close to 30 years a tile man.At close to 50 I'm starting to feel the pains of a lifetime of schlepping...

LOL. Once you hit 50 you quit worrying about how you feel and start worrying about what you got left for fishing time ......... not that you can remember once you figure it out.

[Raven]

not sure, but i think you mean during the course of a lifetime

rather than during a single day of surf casting ...

The blue collar wins because they are tougher
and not as concerned about color coordinating
their surf casting apparel

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by Raven

The blue collar wins because they are tougher
and not as concerned about color coordinating
their surf casting apparel

Was that a jab at Spence?

Remember Bill Murray in the movie Stripes ?........"I'm pacing myself, sir"....take heed....he who paces himself lasts longest...no collar necessary.

[Joe]

Blue collar or white collar is less important than fat or skinny.
I wrote a poem:

Fat surfcaster and skinny surfcaster to a spot did race
Fat surfcaster fell off the rock and broke his hip, knee and face
Skinny surfcaster stayed and fished in his place

[Circlehook]

I am somewhere in between Blue/White. I do constructions sales. Somedays I am at a desk all day, somedays I am in the field in boots and hardhat getting dirty. More desk work lately though.

I think it comes down to passion and love of the sport more-so than your job.

I go to the gym 4 days a week, so no matter what I am doing, I am in reasonable shape. Although the winter beer bulge does seem to last further into the spring each year.

[Raven]

Originally Posted by Back Beach

Was that a jab at Spence?

Remember Bill Murray in the movie Stripes ?........"I'm pacing myself, sir"....take heed....he who paces himself lasts longest...no collar necessary.

i love that razzle dazzle yep...

it was said to entice Humor.... BB;657445
as the fish don't care what color your collar is.

[piemma]

White collar but have a 15 acre farm so I am always cutting wood, brush, building stone walls, etc. I lasted 40 years in the surf average 100+ nights a year. Still had the stamina till I got cancer then the chemo kicked my butt so I got a boat. I went into remission this Fall so I was back in the surf up to Dec.

I don't think the job as anything to do with it. It's the passion the guy has for the sport that determines how long he lasts....

[redcrbbr]

Originally Posted by piemma

I don't think the job as anything to do with it. It's the passion the guy has for the sport that determines how long he lasts....

I think this statement pretty much sums it up.