How Has the Economy Affected Fishing Habits in 2008?

Gas prices are down again, but so is the economy.

So while it might not be as expensive to travel to your favorite fishing hole these days, it's no secret the economy has put a damper on our spending habits.

If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know the fly fishing industry has been feeling the impact of our nation’s economic downturn. It seems like every week there’s news about a popular fly fishing shop or outdoors outfitter making cutbacks or going out of business altogether.

So how has the economy affected your fishing habits this year? Share your thoughts in the comments section below and vote in our poll on fly fishing and the economy.