epiphany for an old fisherman

[catsmeow]

Came home tonight from my part time job and enjoyed two filet fish sandwiches which is my favorite way to enjoy flounder/fluke. This is out third mean from flounder purchased at Cosco for around $16. As my wife was frying up the fish I said to her I spend almost that much buying the giant killies on my way to the rumson ramp. I trailer my 17' center console and figuring per trip truck gas, boat gas I'm maybe at $40 trip which is modest by todays standard. Then the annual costs, ramp fee, registration, insurance for boat, towing insurance and then prep time and cleanup time I could have a lot of good meals without the hassle of cleaning the fish. Don't get me wrong love being out on the water, my friend how goes with me is now eating sea robins. I've been fishing party boats since the 50's and its sad that i'm really thinking of hanging up the salt water scene. Still go to Canada for a week of catch and release, but the fluke fishing which I love seems to be over. Not trying to discourage anyone but just my thoughts tonight. Wondering if anyone feels the same way.