Durham, NC -- Fish aren't the only victims of fly-fishing -- new research reveals fishing hobbyists are prone to all sorts of bone-crushing maladies.

A Duke University Medical Center orthopedic surgeon polled 131 fly-fishing enthusiasts and discovered 69 percent suffer back pain, 25 percent have wrist, shoulder, or knee troubles and 18 percent experience elbow pain.

Dr. Keith Berend -- who is an avid fly-fisherman himself -- attributes the aches and pains to the sport's repetitive motions, but some fishing enthusiasts hurt themselves by loading their vests with too much gear.

To prevent "fly-fishing elbow" and other problems, Dr. Berend recommends fishing fans stretch their muscles before they start casting.

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