I'm thinking that there is just some resistance to try something new? My buddy bought a pinner and sold it after not using it much, in fact he sold it from the OR craigslist to a guy in MI, I think? Sounded like it was hard to learn how to cast it. I know up in BC it's getting popular, so I think pinning would be a good technique all over the west coast.
Glad you got a couple more ideas, Ed Fast is always highly recommended and he can probably give you some insights even if he can't guide you.
Please let us know what you end up doing!
Best,