Hey Prof,
I don't have the figures for France, but it looks like we have the same number of fishermen in our whole country.
And prices are climbing, mountain high, especially on new Japanese stuff, but also with American standards.
For instance 15€ for an Excalibur super-spook (approximatively $20), 13€ for slug-go's...
And check that brand-new Japanese swimming plug : more than $40
http://www.carnassiers.com/sommaire/...real-bait.html