After 50 years of fishing, in about 40 states, and the gulf, the time has come! the legs are giving out, and maybe its time for a 76 year old guy to realize he aint what he was. the danger of falls is there, the other things that come with old age should be considered. The kids worry about me fishing alone, and i guess I'm so srnery to have a reliable partner anymore.I'll still try some shore fishing, and maybe a guided trip or two where I'll sit back and fish. Dosn't mean I'm going away from annoying some of you guys. Hey if anyone feels some pity for a codger who fishes barren dale or cumberland, I' mwilling to go half on fuel and stuff.