Companies are going nuts sponsering young anglers. Just ask my sister, lol. She has more sponsers than she new what to do with. Resumes of not just your fishing accomplishments but school and communtiy service. Most want a "well-rounded" kid. And of couse, they will send you shirts, patches, hats, everythign so YOU can advertise for them. And dont be affraid to even go after bigger companies and a variety of different companies. At 15, I was paying hardly anything for line (Triple Fish), rods (St.Croix), and jigs, spinnerbaits and buzzbaits (Lunker Lure/Hawg Caller). Also a bait/tackle store is good. I went after companies that I spent a lot of $$$ with because I would be able to save and fish more tournaments with a higher entry fee. But it isnt just advertising at local tournaments, you might have to to seminars and expo's. My little sis is getting a free ride to the Classic this year to work a booth for one of her sponsers. But imo, that isnt work, lol.