[Gerry Zagorski]

Unfortunately I've noticed a few subtle and sobering things change over the years that influence these tournaments and fishing in general besides regulations, weather and money or lack thereof.

A the top of the list is the aging generation of boomers like me that have the time and the money but simply don't have the energy they used to.

Next is a generation behind us, many who have the money but feel like keeping fish for the table or a tournament is practically a crime.

Lastly is a generation of up and coming younger people who have no money like we did when we were young and or have no interest in fishing and God forbid if they have to compete for something.

Take a look around at the traditional clubs, Knights, Moose, etc.. They're starving for members and people to get involved... Memberships dwindle and there is no one behind them to take their place...

Next time you go out on a charter or party boat, look around and what do you see?? Grey haired people like me with no younger people to back fill us unless the grey hairs take them.

Take a kid fishing, get them involved, it's our only chance to leave this legacy we've enjoyed and pass it along to future generations.