Wow ladyfisher... it's sad but you've hit the nail on the head. There are young-uns, but not many. We have the opportunity to teach many kiddos in our club, and do so, but the fact is... who is going to turn loose a ten year old with a $200 rod $150 reel etc. etc... when they can go to wal-mart at get a $25 spinning rod and fish?

Personally I think that $ is most of the problem. If we could get the price down, I think we could catch younger fishers...