Kids fish anymore?

[Stone]

I've seen over the last few years quite a drop in kids fishing.

Used to be I'd see a guy and one or two kids out for a day of fishing. Now, it seems to be mostly middle-agedish guys.

I live in Mass, and we have never been know as a big fishing state, so maybe it's just where I live?

I've tried getting my son into fishing, but he gets bored after about 5 minutes.

My fishing buddy has 2 sons, neither one is interested in fishing at all.

Is this a trend? Too much video game play and fishing just isn't that exciting to them?

What do you folks think?

[BayouBassAssassin]

I'm a teenager and I fish almost every day of the week.

[tnbassfisher]

I am also a teenager. I have very few friends that are completely opposed to fishing.

[Brush Hog20]

My boys do.  I go straight to the baitcaters with them no worms under bobbers for my boys.  They do well with it to.  Since they are starting out they don't know its an aquired skill just the norm.  My 10 year old I had to drag off the water that last time we fished and it wasn't like we were tearing em up either.  It was slow fishing but he wanted to be out there anyway..I have started teaching my oldest the fly rod as well.  Throws nice loops too..but enuff bragging from a proud papa.... ;D

[topwater.va]

I am in college and I fish along with my school's bass fishing team which is 25 strong.  But, I understand what you are saying about younger children I dont see that many fishing when I go out.

[backpain...]

I am always taking teenagers and kids fishing.

[slonezp]

My son is 19 and fishes tourneys with me, but sad to say when it comes to fun fishing many times I have to twist his arm. I understand he has school and a girlfriend and thats ok with me. I'm trying to corrupt my 9 year old niece with this whole fishing thing. She gets up at the crack of dawn with us and normally without complaint spends the day on the water. Although if the fish aren't biting she insists we go back in and get the innertube. My 7 year old nephew would rather play video games, oh well. 

[hookingem]

i just turned 17 last weekend and i fish everyday usually ponds around my area for a few hours

[Elite Image Fishing]

This is the honest truth. I have a 7 year old nephew who doesn't ever want to play video games. He loves fishing even if he does get bored, we did around for craw-fish, tad-poles, or even throw rocks. Also he would rather watch fishing DVDs and the outdoor channel than watch cartoons. He is a pretty awesome kid and it reminds me that there is still hope out there.

[kms399]

my son is just turning 4 and loves fishing every time I go without him he looks hurt, breaks my heart. I still get him out 1 or 2 times a week though. I think the trick was bringing all kinds of snacks and toys. he will sit and play with what ever and if i catch one i will hand him the rod and let him reel it in.

[b.Lee]

We still fish!!!! (im 26 )

[Pez]

I love Fishing, but being from one of the 5 boroughs of NYC, you don't see many kids into fishing!

[Hornytoad 10]

i'm 14 and LOVE fishing, in fact i just got back.

[soccplayer07]

I work at a high school and in my opinion very few of them fish. Students always see my lake maps on my desk (yes, I have an addiction) and ask about it. I tell them its for fishing and they instantly loose interest. I always follow up with do you fish? The answer is almost always, NO.

[90x]

kids are a type of their own. they are like fish, you have to take them out during the right conditions and they never like to stay in the same place for too long. Then again, we all have different likes and dislikes. It might also be an issue of time. Without anybody to take them, they have no way to go. Perhaps their parents work a lot. During a time like this, people are working more. Some people do not want to invest the time or money on fishing. It could be beneficial to dedicate one for work and saving.

[Hooligan]

My four year old cleaned house on me today.  We were fishing a local pond with stocker trout in it and he flat waxed me.  I'd be happy t have him continue doing that for the next 60 years if it means he's still fishing with me.

[basser223]

15 and been fishing all my life I have noticed this but I think its because kids have internet video games ect that the choose to stay inside instead of enjoy the wonderful world before them. I usually see the biggest crowd of fisherman mid summer when its the hottest me I go ice out to ice in

[soccplayer07]

My four year old cleaned house on me today. We were fishing a local pond with stocker trout in it and he flat waxed me. I'd be happy t have him continue doing that for the next 60 years if it means he's still fishing with me.

very well said!!!

[basspro215]

I'm 24,I've been fishing as long as i can remember and love it with a passion but i also like to play video games too,i have to twist my dads arm to get him out fishing with me and hes the one that taught me

[thrawn67]

17 and I Fish as much as I can. Most of my friends don't mind going with me either.

Probably depends on time and whether and if they're in school or not?

[bass or bass ?]

I'm taking my granddaughter fishing on the 27th for her first time and she can't wait. She turns 10 on the 28th. She has developed a passion for hunting and fishing that baffles everyone. I am the only one in the family that enjoys fishing and formerly hunting (not physically able, knees and hips), but I hope to kindle a lifelong love for the outdoors sports in my little girl's heart.

[Beastie Bass]

My 5 yr old boy is a bigger fanatic than me! He screams and cries when its time to leave the lake. Since he was 3 he has been casting, retrieving, setting the hook and landing the fish (with a little help on the last one) He loves to release bass and always remarks "see you next time" LOL We occasionaly fish for keeper crappie and he always asks "you think we should keep some of these bass and fry em up, dad?" We were loading our boat at a local lake and he said to my buddy " hey, is that a Moja Bass?" I was so proud! ;D Fishing has been a family affair for as long as I remember, and I still cherish time on the water with my 72 yr old father. Nothing beats watchin Pops wrassle with a bass! 8-)

[towmotor]

My son is very excited to get started on his third year of fishing, and he just turned 7. His sister (at 3) is already planning on starting next year. Locally, at the rezzy, I do see alot of younger kids, but it's more of a "casual interest". Really is sad.

[JacobK]

I'm 20, I've been fishing since I was able to walk. I've gotten a bunch of my friends into the hobby as well. 

[Taylor Fishin 4 life]

im 16 and have been fishing since 3 years of age, got into bass fishing at age 8