Quote Originally Posted by DJD View Post
I disagree. While I'm sure these are good fisherman you speak of they would tolerate the heat, cold, long days, tired muscles and aches and pains better being in shape......You said it they are older, overweight and sit and they do this to compensate for fatigue and stress on the body. JMO

It's a fact if your fit you move better and recover quicker especially when you get older. Im 47 and in the best shape of my life. The younger you are the easier it is to absorb the punishment of bass fishing. When I bass fish 4-5 days in a row 10-12 hours a day (spring time) I feel it and I feel it less now than 20 years ago.

Several professional anglers (I am not comparing anyone on here to them especially me) have gone to being fit and even hiring personal trainers and they do that because it helps you mentally and physically. Stretching your joints/muscles out helps alot as well.

Anyway that's my .02 again

I agree they sit to compensate for their lack of physical ability to stand all day...however they still fish circles around most.....I'm not saying physical fitness doesn't help, just saying it's not THAT important pertaining to fishing....Now if you were fishing a major circuit for a living, then yes I would agree it is that important

I also know that I have more energy throughout the day when I've been working out....no doubt the physical fitness helps in a lot of aspects of life