Is fishing aging out?

[JohnF52]

Seems I hardly ever see someone fishing who looks under 35 years old.

[Bubbas Dad]

I see the same thing. I think Electronics have all the young people inside all the time. I try to get my kids out in the outdoors as much as possible but its almost like pulling teeth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ham]

I honestly don't think so. I fished with several of my daughters high school friends and another young man that was a couple of years out of high school last year. I also fished with another handful of guys under 35. These were all ppl that fished, but weren't really all that experienced.

I would certainly agree it is less universal than when I was growing up, but it is up to fishermen to share the sport.

[Jason R.]

Im 28...

[rFisherk]

I call it the "Computer Game Generation."

[vonreed]

Yep, too many electronics. They don't have the desire to do anything anymore. My oldest is really getting bad on it and he used to keep an eye on me like a hawk in case I was going somewhere so he didn't get left behind. Now he plays on his electronics at school, then after getting off the bus. It's a sad state for these younger generations.

[Guest]

That's what side imaging is for, xbox fishing.

[JohnF52]

When I was in high school over 40 years ago, it seemed that about half the boys fished regularly. I bet it is far less now.

[Sac River Jim]

i think more would if given the chance. everyone is in such a hurry now days. Crap families dont even sit down at the dining room table like we did when i was growing up. ive taken an interest in the local high school fishing teams recently and the kids ive met are becoming pretty good sticks. The young lady that fishes with Randy Conlin smokes my butt everytime I have to fish against her!!!

[hoglaw]

34 here. Know lots of young folks that fish.