Depressed-Old-Lazy?

[Moveon]

I’m 52 and a long time hunter and fisherman. I have a basstracker and a number of kayaks.
The last year I’ve lost my mojo about both. I read and think about doing both but can’t get up energy to actually get out. Hunted twice. Got a nice buck but that’s just good luck. Anyone else go through this. Last fishing trip on the Cumberland River kind of scared me. Came close to sinking the boat when I got caught sideways on a log. I want to get over this. 52 seems too young to retire from outdoors.

I'm 68 and don't hunt or fish anymore. Just don't feel safe. I don't have the energy to get out anymore. I have been going though cancer treatments and it's sapped all my energy.

[stripernut1]

take a break from it. go do other things. travel to places without taking a boat or fishing poles, eat good food, see the sights.
and then all of a sudden you will be driving through "somewhere usa" and you will pass a lake with stickups and lilly pads and think to yourself "oh man if i just had my boat with me". and bingo there you go.

i did the same thing about 5 years ago, i sold every boat i own, every rod, reel, hook, lure, fishing line, net, black light and on and on, when the buyer left my driveway i couldnt have went bluegill fishing.
the thought of walking out on that dock to fish made me want to throw up.

and then i found myself looking at new boats, and waking up with nothing to do in the mornings.

if i may give a little advice, just enjoy the days we are given. i admit i am ocd and very driven to catch fish, but i am now just thankful and content to get to go in the first place. health issues will eventually keep me on shore, but for now i am thankful to be able to walk out on that dock every morning.

good luck to you, ive been there, its tough and confusing