dakotashooter2
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Jun 10, 2003
- Messages
- 125
Re: how do I get the people to sponcer me
I didn't have the patience or stamina to read through the all the posts so excuse me if I repeat what others have said. First it sounds like you need some fishing experience. One of the best ways to do that is to fish Pro-Am tournaments where you are paired with a pro and glean what you can from them. Fishing at that level is hard work and mentally draining.There is no pressure to perform in recreational fishing. Tournaments are a whole different world. Don't even bother talking to major sponsors until you start consistently placing in tournaments because you are just waisting your time and theirs. As mentioned your name will have to be in the spotlight before they even consider sponsoring you. And not meaning to insult you but sponsors want someone who presents a positive image of their product. If you speak and/or present yourself in the same manor you have here (in broken sentences) you don't stand a chance. Sponsorship is advertising, advertising is all about communication. A skill you appear to need some serious work on before a company will want you representing them. Again, no offense meant. Your reference to racing is a good example. Most good drivers are tutored on how to present themselves in public and before the camera, at least if they want to hold on to their sponsorships.<br /><br />I know a guy that fished a couple of years in the walleye circut here up north. He spent many years as a guide and already had some good connections in the fishing industry. His sponsorship included getting his boat and much of his gear at cost. Nothing was free. He had to buy a new vehicle to pull his rig (at full price). He would fish about 5 tournaments a years and figured two years cost him $15K-$20K out of his own pocket and he consitently placed in the money.
I didn't have the patience or stamina to read through the all the posts so excuse me if I repeat what others have said. First it sounds like you need some fishing experience. One of the best ways to do that is to fish Pro-Am tournaments where you are paired with a pro and glean what you can from them. Fishing at that level is hard work and mentally draining.There is no pressure to perform in recreational fishing. Tournaments are a whole different world. Don't even bother talking to major sponsors until you start consistently placing in tournaments because you are just waisting your time and theirs. As mentioned your name will have to be in the spotlight before they even consider sponsoring you. And not meaning to insult you but sponsors want someone who presents a positive image of their product. If you speak and/or present yourself in the same manor you have here (in broken sentences) you don't stand a chance. Sponsorship is advertising, advertising is all about communication. A skill you appear to need some serious work on before a company will want you representing them. Again, no offense meant. Your reference to racing is a good example. Most good drivers are tutored on how to present themselves in public and before the camera, at least if they want to hold on to their sponsorships.<br /><br />I know a guy that fished a couple of years in the walleye circut here up north. He spent many years as a guide and already had some good connections in the fishing industry. His sponsorship included getting his boat and much of his gear at cost. Nothing was free. He had to buy a new vehicle to pull his rig (at full price). He would fish about 5 tournaments a years and figured two years cost him $15K-$20K out of his own pocket and he consitently placed in the money.
