I've been editor of Sport Fishing magazine since 2001, but I've been a female angler all my life. In those many years, I have seen the industry and its angling public evolve to enfold more women, children and families. I've heard the watchdogs warn that fishing must broaden its appeal or face the imminent fade typical of traditional hook-and-bullet sports. As a result, I've really noticed the proliferation of pink. Pink rods, pink reels, pink shirts, pink tackle bags, pink hats, pink gloves.
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