basspro96 Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 does anyone know of any companies that have jr-pro staffers Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted February 1, 2008 Super User Posted February 1, 2008 How young? There are alot of companys that are willing to give a young, upcoming angler a shot by supporting him but that guy must have an exceptional and well rounded resume. Quote
Super User Tin Posted February 1, 2008 Super User Posted February 1, 2008 Not off the top of my head but you could always start off in the "Field-Staff" and work your way up. Quote
basspro96 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Posted February 1, 2008 yeah well I am twelve yes i know really young but if i do well in the state i am going to the jwc Quote
Super User Tin Posted February 2, 2008 Super User Posted February 2, 2008 Not trying to be hard on ya dude but it has gotten a whole lot tougher for you really young guys. There is a ton of compitition and other great kids looking for sponsers. The big thing is to have communication skills, a well-rounded person, and a great fisherman. So you have to make it to the JWC first, second it took me 2 JWC's and a bunch of wins before I got my first sponsers. Last but not least, you have to keep doing well in tourney's, just one big tourney won't do it, unless you win a Classic. : Quote
basspro96 Posted February 2, 2008 Author Posted February 2, 2008 well ya you have a point it is just i want a sponsor so bad i dont care if i have to go to a seminar every weekend if it helps out with the financial help in lures line i dont care i have to pay for all of my lures line rods reels and everything inbetween and 48 dollars a month doesnt pay for that Quote
StatosDadRI Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 First off try to do your best in school. There are many companies that have Jr Pro Staffers. Many of the companies require Jr Pro Staffers to do well in school and must maintain a certain GPA like a 3.5 or B+ average. Next find something else in the fishing industry that you can do to set yourself apart from the rest of the Jr Anglers, volunteer at adult tournaments, organize a fishing derby or just something special for others. This will get you exposer. Just by posting on a great site like this and earning the repect of other anglers and maybe a company may go a longway. Have your parents approve of all your activities. Also have them checkin on what other people are telling you or offering you. Yes they should even read this since you dont know me. After checking with parent !!! As a start if you can make a pledge to try all this for the upcoming season if you let me know your favorite color Stick Bait (Senko) or some jig trailers the next time we do some of our hand pours I'll send you a bag to test. Write and honest report on them and maybe pass a few along to friends. Good luck and keep pursuing your goal. Quote
basspro96 Posted February 6, 2008 Author Posted February 6, 2008 I will stratos I am a all a's student most the time a few b's here and there but hey and i garruntee that i will give a good report and pass tham on to friends Quote
George Welcome Posted February 7, 2008 Posted February 7, 2008 well ya you have a point it is just i want a sponsor so bad i dont care if i have to go to a seminar every weekend if it helps out with the financial help in lures line i dont care i have to pay for all of my lures line rods reels and everything inbetween and 48 dollars a month doesnt pay for that Are you and ee cummings related? Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 7, 2008 Super User Posted February 7, 2008 I will stratos I am a all a's student most the time a few b's here and there but hey and i garruntee that i will give a good report and pass tham on to friends You are going to need to work a little harder on spelling, punctuation and grammar. BTW, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ;D ;D Quote
basspro96 Posted February 7, 2008 Author Posted February 7, 2008 Yeah sorry I never use good grammer on the internet. I spell very well I was just in hurry. And thanks on the birthday wish got some fishing stuff for the B-Day ;D ;D ;D Quote
Holden Posted February 10, 2008 Posted February 10, 2008 You have to be have great communicational skills to considered by Companies for a ProStaff or Jr. ProStaff position. You have to have the original personality that most Companies are looking for in their ProStaff members. It just helps to be really good at fishing. I have a lot of wins and many top finishes that have helped me back up. You need to be very presentable and polite. Quote
Super User Tin Posted February 10, 2008 Super User Posted February 10, 2008 60% percent salesman, 40% fisherman in my opinion. Quote
basspro96 Posted February 12, 2008 Author Posted February 12, 2008 trust me if selling myself and talking can get me a sponsor. I have that covered. LOL Quote
Bass XL Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 You have to be have great communicational skills to considered by Companies for a ProStaff or Jr. ProStaff position. You have to have the original personality that most Companies are looking for in their ProStaff members. It just helps to be really good at fishing. I have a lot of wins and many top finishes that have helped me back up. You need to be very presentable and polite. Kickbass and tin hit it right on the nail! Quote
StatosDadRI Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 BassPro96 , I tested out a new pouring pot tonite and made you these. I'll send them along for you to tryout once the pile gets a but larger. Quote
basspro96 Posted February 15, 2008 Author Posted February 15, 2008 ok thanks man, I really appreciate how you guys just jump in and do stuff that you don't have to do. I sent you my address. Thanks Mr.Broggi And I hope to see you and your daughter at the jr.champs this year. Quote
StatosDadRI Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 You'll be coming to New York this summer for the JWC?? Quote
Super User Tin Posted February 15, 2008 Super User Posted February 15, 2008 Thanks Mr.Broggi And I hope to see you and your daughter at the jr.champs this year. Don't do anything stupid or else I might have t come to visit you. 8-) jk Quote
StatosDadRI Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 Tin looks out for his sister, she is the only one who shows him how to fish as well as how to WIN..... At least in 2 ;D ;D7 Quote
basspro96 Posted February 15, 2008 Author Posted February 15, 2008 LOL No not to New York but hopefully this coming one. State for Tennessee this year is in lets see 14 days. Then regionals,then jwc! I hope i go all the way! Quote
StatosDadRI Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 Woaaa you didn't say you were competing for a State Championship in 14 days. Do you need any special colors? let me know i'll do my best. Quote
basspro96 Posted February 16, 2008 Author Posted February 16, 2008 well not that i know of just the basics really I am going to have to hang out at the local tackle store tomorrow for a few hours. ;D So I will get some colors then. My mom is just going to drop me off at casting kids state and then let them take me to there shop. I will ask for special colors : Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 Yeah sorry I never use good grammer on the internet. I spell very well I was just in hurry. And thanks on the birthday wish got some fishing stuff for the B-Day ;D ;D ;D Your internet usage WILL be examined if they are considering you. Most sponsors would click on this thread and dismiss you. If you are applying to be a public representative,...EVERYTHING you do in public, ....needs to reflect that. There is ALWAYS someone watching. Even after over 2 decades of full ride sponsorship, I almost lost The North Face over something I wrote on this site. Luckily, the infraction was not deemed as "fire-able" and the relationship is steady, but NEVER FORGET that people are watching,....people that matter. Quote
ohiobassmaster93 Posted February 20, 2008 Posted February 20, 2008 well how young do you guys think is to young Quote
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