Super User J Francho Posted November 25, 2014 Super User Posted November 25, 2014 I've always wondered if I could somehow work in the "fishing industry." I don't mean as a salesman, a pro, a TV personality, or some other high profile, public position. I'm a business intelligence analyst by day, basically I collect and measure data, present trends, and forecast. Sort of a business weatherman, though most of what I do lately are snapshots of the business, and historical reporting. I've always wondered if there's a place for this. Certainly, the larger companies employ this type of position, but I never hear about it. I know one friend, a web developer, is involved with that side of the business. Anyone ever hear about this stuff? Or know someone that does something like this? How about what you do? Would it translate? Would you do it? Quote
Super User Catt Posted November 25, 2014 Super User Posted November 25, 2014 Yea but you would have to move south 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted November 25, 2014 Author Super User Posted November 25, 2014 That would not be a tragedy, lol. Though I don't *need* to be anywhere specific to do what I do. My last job, most of the operations were in Texas, Europe, and Brazil. Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted November 25, 2014 Super User Posted November 25, 2014 Considering I'm a student by day, that doesn't make much sense. But I'm largely interested in becoming a lawyer, but I don't see it translating well to the fishing industry. I mean, businesses need lawyers, and so do bass clubs, but I'm not sure there is a huge market for it. Interesting question. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted November 25, 2014 Author Super User Posted November 25, 2014 Two things every business needs, irrespective of size or revenue: Lawyer and an Accountant. Quote
Super User Catt Posted November 25, 2014 Super User Posted November 25, 2014 Academy Sports & Outdoors Quote
Super User J Francho Posted November 25, 2014 Author Super User Posted November 25, 2014 Retail would certainly employ someone with my skill set. Quote
Super User Catt Posted November 25, 2014 Super User Posted November 25, 2014 Retail would certainly employ someone with my skill set. And ya get 10% off Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 I would think there is jobs available for your skill set. Especially at corporate headquarters of someone like Strike King or BPS. Quote
doyle8218 Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 You may find that fishing is not as enjoyable when you do it for fun and as a living. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted November 25, 2014 Author Super User Posted November 25, 2014 You may find that fishing is not as enjoyable when you do it for fun and as a living. Read the original post, I wouldn't be fishing for a living. Quote
BaitMonkey1984 Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 I am a lawyer, and I got the fishing bug a few years before graduating from law school. I always wondered about working for the fishing/hunting industry or someone like the NRA. I thought that this would be quite the little niche, as many of my friends from law school were not interested in chasing a little green fish around. However, many companies (sadly) don't really care if the employee is personally invested in their "mission", so long as they perform their duties satisfactorily. Jakob if you have any questions about law school/lawyers send me a PM, I'd be happy to help in any way I could. Quote
doyle8218 Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 Just my observations on life too much of anything gets old. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted November 25, 2014 Author Super User Posted November 25, 2014 SQL programming never gets old. Lol. 1 Quote
Snakehead Whisperer Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 Yea but you would have to move south Not if he worked for Rapala. JFrancho, I bet you could do a good business working independently as a consultant for multiple companies. I'm assuming only the largest fishing companies are big enough to have somebody with your experience on the payroll full time. Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted November 25, 2014 Super User Posted November 25, 2014 I haven't seen those types of positions available but i am sure they exist. I did a lot of the same type of work you are doing for a major bank and was looking to do it for sports franchises. It is hard to get the foot in the door though.....still trying though lol Quote
Super User J Francho Posted November 25, 2014 Author Super User Posted November 25, 2014 Not if he worked for Rapala. Mustad USA HQ are about an hour from me. My long time friend and fly tackle company owner fishes with one of the "and Sons" of Mustad and Sons. He pronounces it "muss-TODD." Quote
Snakehead Whisperer Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 Mustad USA HQ are about an hour from me. My long time friend and fly tackle company owner fishes with one of the "and Sons" of Mustad and Sons. He pronounces it "muss-TODD." You need to start working on your angle then. I'll probably start pronouncing it that way now. But the real question is, are they an hour to the south? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted November 25, 2014 Author Super User Posted November 25, 2014 East, in Auburn, NY. Yes, there is a Bass Pro Shops in Auburn as well, lol. Quote
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