How can I get sposeres to notice me and begin 2 fish for a living.

[fishfordollars]

I doubt this post was serious. I certainly hope it was a joke.

If not, you need to either go back to school or hire a tutor. Until then, just forget it.

[Az Bassin]

I didn't start this post but i want to say thank you to everyone for their information...I have learned alot...Thanks again...

[ABLE2DISABLE1]

I,m a newby myself.With that said, these fish don,t care about word spelling, or mathmatic.Although it seems to play a factor in society.What happend to hart and desirure.Presentation and deadication to the profeshion.Bassmasters has the OPEN for those who have a 25.00 dollar membership, can enter.300.00 dollars put you in the hot seat as a amiture. :

[SPEEDBEAD.]

I,m a newby myself.With that said, these fish don,t care about word spelling, or mathmatic.Although it seems to play a factor in society.What happend to hart and desirure.Presentation and deadication to the profeshion.Bassmasters has the OPEN for those who have a 25.00 dollar membership, can enter.300.00 dollars put you in the hot seat as a amiture. :

Good Lord, please tell me you are kidding with this?  If the above statement is meant as a poke, then it's hilarious.

If not, I genuinely feel bad for you.

[fourbizz]

Good Lord, please tell me you are kidding with this? If the above statement is meant as a poke, then it's hilarious.

If not, I genuinely feel bad for you.

[roadwarrior]

That's a goodun!

[jimmieO]

I usually don't visit this section of the forum much but I'm glad I read this...I needed a good laugh.

[Jeremy D.]

;D  anyone who is trying to get sponsers dont need them....win tornaments and they will come to you...you need sponsers to find you not you finding them....unless you are swindle

[dave]

;D anyone who is trying to get sponsers dont need them....win tornaments and they will come to you...you need sponsers to find you not you finding them....unless you are swindle

Classic thread that won't go away. Your misspelling of sponsors and tournaments is what keeps this thread great.

[Tin]

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[Elite Image Fishing]

... wow. That's all I can say. :-?

Check out some of Mr. Bagwell's info/articles about sponsors. You should probably worry more about the fish. If you catch the fish the sponsors will come. Kinda like field of dreams.

Also, I don't want to jump on the grammar train, but you would be the face of the company to the bass scene and it would be hard to get someone to buy your product if you can't spell the name of the product or the company.  Try to not be lazy and thoroughly check the forum before you post, odds are it has already been asked.

[Lynx]

Wow. There's a bunch of English spelling "rocket doctors," to this post. The funny thing about some of these posts is there's a SPELLING CHECK to the top right of the message board.

Good lucks to you in catching the "BIG KAHUNA."

[Glenn]

If you want somebody to pay you to go fishing, work on a charter boat or be a guide.

If you think that if you win a bunch of tournaments, sponsors will be banging on your door, you're setting yourself up for some major disappointment.

If you REALLY want to "go pro" and be "sponsored", then let go of everything you "think" you know about sponsorships and read these articles.

Want Sponsors?

The Allure of Fishing

So You Want To Fish For A Living?

Getting Started in Tournaments

Moving Up The Ladder

Choosing Tournaments

So You Want To Turn Pro?

Chasing That Dream Career

You Gotta Love It

Fishing Economics 101

So You Want To Be A Bass Pro?

From Federation to the Pros

Welcome to the REAL world.

[Chaz Hickcox]

Dude, there are Fifty States, and if I'm not mistaken all Fifty have Lottories.  Play them and go from there, because your chances of actually making money fishing are about the same.  I know many exceptional fishermen who will never be paid to fish.  Why?  Because unless you are a part of a very fortunate few you will never get rich fishing.  As a guide, maybe make a few bucks, and if you're a good guide then you will make more.  Name all of the rich and famous Bass fishermen you can think of.  Then look for the number of Bass fishermen on this site.  Do the math and those are your odds.  Bill Dance makes his money by investing in a lot of things, as does Roland Martin, Hank Parker, the list goes on.  If you want to pay for your fishing win tournaments.  If you're really lucky 100 or so wins later someone else may offer to pay your entry fees.

[bassattackerdad]

I believe a "fishing resume" is more about a "fishing presentation" or presence than the type of resume you would use to get a conventional "job." What I mean by presentation, is a personal presentation, a personal interaction with the suppliers. My son, who is 15 has half a dozen sponsors including Eagle Claw, Poorboy's Baits, Rogue Rods, Nixon's Marine, Bosstin Weights, Ledford's Custom Tackle among others. We put together images and text for a presentation piece which he gave out to prospective suppliers at the 2008 Bassmaster Classic show and the FLW Cup show. He walked around the shows in his tournament jersey, talked to manufacturers & suppliers, and volunteered to help work in a major sponsors booth, which he did. Sponsors want pro staff, even young pro staff, who win of course, but you must also be able to talk and represent the products in a cohesive fashion. But recognition is key! Sponsorship is really about sales or projected sales. The reason they give you stuff is because they are gambling on you, that you might be the next big winner with their product which translates into sales, hence profit. Start by looking at small local companies. They are probably more likely to set you up with some product. Wear their hats, shirts, decals etc. They want recognition just like you and this could become a good match. After you have put some significant wins under your belt, then approach the "bigger fish." if you look promising to them, they may start you out small, but you'll get your foot in the door. Remember, once you are being sponsored by a company, you REPRESENT them in the fishing world. This is a big responsibility. In a sense, you are working for them. That's not always easy. You always have to be thinking about them. One last thing: It's not about free gear, it's about a business relationship: one that must be beneficial to both parties.

[bassattackerdad]

Oh, I didn't mention that when he was 13 years old(2007), he participated in BASS Casting Kids for the first time and made it to the nationals and placed 6th in the nation. Then in 2008 he was back at the Casting Kids nationals and finished 3rd in the nation. He was 2008 Oregon State TBF champion and finished 2nd in the Western Division at the National Guard Jr. World's. These accomplishments helped him prove his direction and ability in bass fishing. When people ask him what he wants to be when he grows up...you know what he says. My motto is: work hard at it, very hard. Practice, practice, practice. And it probably helps to have a supportive dad.