Will These Classes Help Me With The Business Side Of Pro Bass Fishing?

[basslover12345]

Will these classes help me with the business side of Pro bass fishing?

- Spanish

- Digital graphics

-Photography

- Web design

- Algebra 2

- British Literature

- Biology

This is my schedule for next year (Junior year), what should I look at taking senior year, I want to go into advertising to aid with sponsorships when I turn pro

[MaineBassFishin]

High school won't help you a whole lot with it college will though, taking something such as marketing In college would help. It would also be good because it would always give you a backup plan.

[Nitrofreak]

Any and all schooling is going to make you a well rounded person, there is no reason why you should not continue your education and improve on that.

Going pro is a long, long road and very, very expencive one to travel, you need to win a lot of tournaments to prove yourself to be able to market yourself.

[Gatorbassman]

Make a goal of taking classes that will get you into college then worrying about what classes to take once you get there.

The only reason I'm able to guide is because I have another job as an XRay Tech that pays the bills and puts food on the table.

[Gangley]

Get a job that pays well first and foremost. The best way to accomplish that is to get a college degree in a MEANINGFUL field: engineering, physics, science& technology, etc. Sociology and psychology degrees are a dime a dozen so make sure the time and money you put into college are well spent and result in meaningful accomplishments. Once you have the degree that is worth something, put it to use and become accomplished in your field. The money will come and when it does, invest it however you want (retirement, fishing, hobbies, etc). Its a lot easier to be succesful at something if you have a little money and time to throw at it.

[Vinny Chase]

First off high school is a joke. College is really where you're going to start developing yourself as a person, and figure out what you really want to do with your life.

I doubled majored in Communication and Marketing, which gave me the best of two worlds. I was able to learn how the world of marketing works and developed crucial artistic skills that you need to stand out.

If you aren't 100% sure of what you want to do in the industry, get a degree in communication. This education will help you stand out to companies because, due to communication being vital for any type of success in life.

[Bass Dude]

No offense to the folks here, but maybe you should be asking your Guidance counselor on what direction you should take. He/she is a qualified to direct your education, we are merely bass fishers! You shouldn't adjust your curriculum to become a pro bass fisherman. You should direct your education to be in marketing. Then you can use those skills to help you with your pro bass career.

[Gatorbassman]

No offense to the folks here, but maybe you should be asking your Guidance counselor on what direction you should take. He/she is a qualified to direct your education, we are merely bass fishers! You shouldn't adjust your curriculum to become a pro bass fisherman. You should direct your education to be in marketing. Then you can use those skills to help you with your pro bass career.

I wish I had a guidance counselor like that when I was in school. Back then guidance counselors were made up of teachers who couldn't hack it in the classroom. They sucked.

[SAC2]

Highschool is not a joke, thats bad advice. It is the building block to your professional career (whatever you may choose). Proving yourself in highschool can get you scholarships and better luck with admissions for the college of your choice. Your bank account (or your parents) will be very grateful. I didn't take highschool serious until about junior year, and then I made dean's list every semester after. I am now attending a private college and barely having to pay for it because I got good grades in highschool (as well as community college, another cheap alternative). I know fishing is important to you, as it is to everyone on this forum, but sometimes you need to prioritize to better yourself in the long run of things. Now when it comes to getting a job in the future, highschool has everything to do with getting you a job. Without highschool, you would not be able to get into college, and with the job market these days, without a college degree, you aren't getting a job. It's that simple. You may be able to get a job, but it is not gonig to be what you want, or on your terms. I'm not sure about getting a job in the fishing field, (I'm a realist) but definitely look into marketing if that's what you prefer. You may find down the road you don't care for it. Apply yourself to everything you do though, it will pay off immensely in the future. It sucks, but let your education take precedence over your fishing career for now. If you do that, you will have more time to fish in the future instead of having to work 60 hour weeks at minumum wage to pay bills because you didn't go to college and couldn't land a job. Take my advice or not, but I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

[Gatorbassman]

Very well put SAC2

[Vinny Chase]

Highschool is not a joke, thats bad advice. It is the building block to your professional career (whatever you may choose). Proving yourself in highschool can get you scholarships and better luck with admissions for the college of your choice. Your bank account (or your parents) will be very grateful. I didn't take highschool serious until about junior year, and then I made dean's list every semester after. I am now attending a private college and barely having to pay for it because I got good grades in highschool (as well as community college, another cheap alternative). I know fishing is important to you, as it is to everyone on this forum, but sometimes you need to prioritize to better yourself in the long run of things. Now when it comes to getting a job in the future, highschool has everything to do with getting you a job. Without highschool, you would not be able to get into college, and with the job market these days, without a college degree, you aren't getting a job. It's that simple. You may be able to get a job, but it is not gonig to be what you want, or on your terms. I'm not sure about getting a job in the fishing field, (I'm a realist) but definitely look into marketing if that's what you prefer. You may find down the road you don't care for it. Apply yourself to everything you do though, it will pay off immensely in the future. It sucks, but let your education take precedence over your fishing career for now. If you do that, you will have more time to fish in the future instead of having to work 60 hour weeks at minumum wage to pay bills because you didn't go to college and couldn't land a job. Take my advice or not, but I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

That was more so my personal experience. In general you are correct, if in the right situation, it can be very fulfilling.

[Vinny Chase]

Highschool is not a joke, thats bad advice. It is the building block to your professional career (whatever you may choose). Proving yourself in highschool can get you scholarships and better luck with admissions for the college of your choice. Your bank account (or your parents) will be very grateful. I didn't take highschool serious until about junior year, and then I made dean's list every semester after. I am now attending a private college and barely having to pay for it because I got good grades in highschool (as well as community college, another cheap alternative). I know fishing is important to you, as it is to everyone on this forum, but sometimes you need to prioritize to better yourself in the long run of things. Now when it comes to getting a job in the future, highschool has everything to do with getting you a job. Without highschool, you would not be able to get into college, and with the job market these days, without a college degree, you aren't getting a job. It's that simple. You may be able to get a job, but it is not gonig to be what you want, or on your terms. I'm not sure about getting a job in the fishing field, (I'm a realist) but definitely look into marketing if that's what you prefer. You may find down the road you don't care for it. Apply yourself to everything you do though, it will pay off immensely in the future. It sucks, but let your education take precedence over your fishing career for now. If you do that, you will have more time to fish in the future instead of having to work 60 hour weeks at minumum wage to pay bills because you didn't go to college and couldn't land a job. Take my advice or not, but I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

You make some great points, and to a degree, I retract my previous statement. High school can very well be benficial, but when I look back on how it impacted me, it was more so a stepping stone that gave me the opportunity to study at a private university, but the education aspect was not there - again, personal experience only.

It is great to have a goal such as being a pro-angler, but like SAC2 said, work on becoming a well rounded person, work those tough jobs initally, and in due time your goals will be achievable. I am currently working 50+ hours a week in a sales job that I do not enjoy, but I know this will only strengthen me as a person and provide an experience that will translate well when I am searching for my dream job.

Get good grades in high school, get a college degree, and work your but off to meet your career and personal goals.

[tomustang]

If you want to get into advertising I'd suggest what everyone else didn't, the extracurricular activities. Some form of acting/stage and a debate team will help your interacting in front of crowds, it'll build confidence when your peddling something

[Michael DiNardo]

I will try to be very concise. Learn to use a computer. Learn to use a computer. No, that wasn't a typo. Learn different applications such as Excel, Access, etc. I don't just mean using it, but programming. Secondly, good communication skills are vital. Being able to speak to a group of people is very important. Also, learn to be proactive in dealing with all your tasks be it school, hobbies, or a part-time job. Never take any job or class for granted. Go after your dream and don't let anyone talk you out of it.

Good Luck,

Mike