Sponsorship and tackle suggestions

[Siebert Outdoors]

No sponsers here.  

Everything I post is water learned and what works for me.  Sometimes it doesnt work for someone elae and other times it does.   I can usualy spot a sponsered by post pretty quick.  

If I post up about a lure I hate or love its honest no backing from a company.  I paid for it and I will speak the truth from my experience with that product.

[George Welcome]

Obviously there are people out there that will say anything to sell a product. I believe a man to be honest until he proves otherwise and sponsored or otherwise, I believe most truly believe what they profess.

There have been a few lemons come down the pike in the fishing industry, but they are few and far between. Most baits produced will work, and for those promoting them they work quite well. That in no way implies they will work for everyone.

Most good products don't want sponsored individuals to fabricate embellishments for their products. They want honest and objective responses to inquiries about their product. Those that are sponsored and do add embellishment are short lived in most cases.

Any of the products that I represent state that clearly in the contracts. If it is not clearly stated on paper it certainly is in conversations of business.

By the way: The Banjo Minnow does catch fish - The Walking Worm does catch fish - The Snake does catch fish - The Helicopter Lure caught fish: just not as successfully as advertised.

[Glenn]

Just to clarify -  I wasn't upset or offended at all.  Not one bit.  Apologies if I came across that way.

[Guest the_muddy_man]

OH TAY

[K_Mac]

I never thought for a minute your were doubting anyone's integrity. You've been here long enough to know that everyone here gives honest answers and recommendations. The occasional snake oil salesman that shows up quickly realizes he walked into the wrong lion's den and makes a fast getaway! ;D

Great point Glenn; snake oil has a distinct aroma.

[Guest the_muddy_man]

Yea it smells like a politician or a sports agent

[Fish Chris]

and some of this might surprise you....

Of course I have some sponsors which you will see in my signature at the bottom of this post.

Now about my "fishing line of choice"..... I had used braid for 10 years, and TUF-Line in particular, for 2 years, before "I started bugging them" for a sponsorship. But even now that I am sponsored by them, I think you might  hear me say stuff like "Braid is awesome.... and mono sucks" (without ever mentioning a brand) .... but not so often, TUF-Line vs Spiderwire" etc..... (although you really should compare prices)...

I love my reels too.... but unless somebody asks me what brand I use (and I don't see why they would have to... again, its right there in my signature).

Now about my boat, "Yea' buddies ! I am absolutely lovin' my new boat"..... but you have to remember one thing, "I already have my boat" ! It's registered "In my name" ...."And its paid for" ! It's not like they could take it back from me if I never mentioned them again. Of course out of good faith, as long as my boat continues to give me excellent service, "I'm liable to mention that company every now and again ;-)

But now here's the BIG kicker...... Huddleston, Huddleston, Huddleston.... The best swimbait on the market.... I don't throw anything else..... But guess what ??? I'm not sponsored by them :-)

Peace,

Fish

PS, One more thing; In the past, I have been aproached by many companies who wanted to sponsor me, but because these were not products that I would ordinarily use anyway, I declined those sponsorship offers. I don't care if "Billy Bob wants to give me a truckload of his plastic worms"..... I'm just not a plastic worm guy.

PPS, Oh, and I think its kind of funny when some guys just fall in love with the idea of sponsorships, to the point that every new patch on there shirts, is like a trophy catch to them :-) Ever heard the term "Patch Monkies" ? :-) LOL.... I'm not the one....