Today sportfishing is enjoyed by hundreds of millions of individuals every year. With this popularity, comes great responsibility. Fisheries are seeing unprecedented pressure worldwide, the majority of which can be directly attributed to massive commercial operations and environmental challenges. Recreational fishermen, local guides and industry leaders were some of the first to recognize these issues, and they remain at the forefront of those seeking solutions. The key to successful management of aquatic ecosystems must center on science and education, especially of youth. It is only by teaching children to be stewards of the history, resources, and the valuable life-lessons found at the end of a fishing line, that we can ensure the future of the sport, our fisheries, and the planet itself.