Almost 20 years ago, I read a study stated that the average to start fly fishing was 35 and the average age of a fly fisher was 58. I was recently informed that the average age risen slightly to 59 (As I remember the original stats came from a study funded by the Fly Tackle Dealers and the Federation of Fly Fishers, I believe...)

With that being said, the International Federation of Fly Fisher (IFFF) and their charter and affiliate clubs have done more to promote this sport than any other group.

Check out the IFFF website at: http://www.fedflyfishers.org/

Join the Federation... Go to an IFFF event... Find a club and join it.. or start your own... I did some 30 years ago and its still going strong and has helped to bring a number of folks to our sport.

Kyle