That's it exactly. As much as Salmon/Steelhead fisherman in the PNW would like to think they are a majority in the market, they are only a small piece. Bass anglers, who predominantly retrieve right-handed, make up the majority of the market in the United States. Which in turn, gives them the greatest control over it. It's not that the reel companies aren't trying to cater to us as well, they are just practicing smart business and putting their resources where the most potential revenue lies.