There was a discussion recently on reddit with some members stated that they believed that fishing as a sport was on the decline. I set up a straw poll that was posted to reddit to see exactly what age group everyone belongs to and someone suggested that I post that poll to these forums.

 

http://strawpoll.me/2723851

 

Thank you for participating!

Voted! 18-35 here.

The only problem with the accuracy of that poll will be the number of 50+ guys who don't spend anytime online.  Instead of coming to this website, those old-timers hang out down at the dock or bait shop

The only problem with the accuracy of that poll will be the number of 50+ guys who don't spend anytime online.  Instead of coming to this website, those old-timers hang out down at the dock or bait shop

I was thinking the same thing...

I'm 27

The only problem with the accuracy of that poll will be the number of 50+ guys who don't spend anytime online.  Instead of coming to this website, those old-timers hang out down at the dock or bait shop

Hey! I'm 52 and on line. Lets not start lumping us all into the geriatric bunch. Old-timers. Sheese! Don't dig me a hole just yet. ................Just kidding.

Hey! I'm 52 and on line. Lets not start lumping us all into the geriatric bunch. Old-timers. Sheese! Don't dig me a hole just yet. ................Just kidding.

 

Notice I said "those" old timers, I'm 51 and fighting to stay out of that group as well. 

 

You can tell the real old-timers when they try to make a phone call using their depth finder.

% of 50+ using internet

 

http://seniorliving.about.com/od/lawpolitics/a/use_internet.htm

Not every senior is electroniclly challenged, some of us can hold our. I probably have more electronic devices than he average guy, including  a SonorPhone. I'm 68 btw.

Well over 50 and still have a passion for fishing.

I voted! 0-18!

I manage 4 Twitter, 3 Facebook and an Instagram account. I'm on many forums and have most of the latest tech gear. I'm in the 60-plus age bracket.

Because I'm in the outdoor communications industry, I'm probably an exception.

But studies show that more women and children are getting into fishing. Same growth in the shooting sports too. That is good

I'm 68, an avid fisherman, and a Moderator on these forums.  Some of us old farts know a thing or two about the Internet and about bass fishing. 

In the 18-35 group.

I'm 65,fished my first tournament since 1987,this past Sunday.

The only accurate way to determine if fishing is on the rise or decline is to review long term trends for license sales.  If you are still concerned about age, you can look at states such as Michigan that offer senior citizens a reduced license fee and are accounted for in that manner.

I voted! 0-18!

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The only problem with the accuracy of that poll will be the number of 50+ guys who don't spend anytime online.  Instead of coming to this website, those old-timers hang out down at the dock or bait shop

Yeah well, I guess us 60+ guys who log on too, just have own priorities straight

Mike

I would like to vote, but am too old to understand the complexities of the internet.

Team Depends...Represent!

 

 

 

 

Team Pampers...  You will be there soon enough.

After about 200 votes, there seems to be a pretty decent bell curve with about 60% of the people in the 18-35 age group, and the rest is split pretty evenly among those that are younger than 18 and those who are older than 35.


As many of you have remarked, the survey could be flawed assuming a greater percentage of younger fisherman participated in the survey as opposed to the older generation which may not be as present online. However I can only conclude that fishing as sport seems to be in a pretty good place right now with a decent future. Not to mention that many of the anglers in the 18 to 35 group may be parents with young children (it is my case) and are likely to introduce the sport to their children when they come of age.


Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in this little survey!

Hello ? Hello? I never can get a dial tone on this thing.  56 years young

I'm 62 and still fishing as often as I can get out. I'm not planning on slowing down anytime soon either.

 

Tom

Looking good for the future of our sport!! 0-35 is the majority 

I'm 69, most of my fishing friends are in the same age group or older.  Like me they fish 7 days a week year round, I'm not sure they even know what a fishing forum is.