Sponsors

  • skeets
    Apple Valley,MN
    Posts: 69
    February 24, 2004 at 7:45 pm #1324980

    I have been fishing the BFL for two years now and have had mild success. I am also starting a guide service up this spring. My question is how does one find the contacts to get sponsors for either tournaments or guiding? I have had sponsors before but the companies are so big I have trouble with being put on the back ,back,back burner! Makes fishing tough when you don’t have any rods to fish with. Any input greatly appreciated guys.

    EAT SLEEP FISH
    (work is for those who have missed there true callling)
    SKEETS

    davec
    St. Paul MN.
    Posts: 438
    February 24, 2004 at 10:49 pm #294002

    Skeets, I just saw an ad for Mike Iaconelli [How to be a bass pro in five years]I have not seen the video but it sounds interesting, because Mike was not a pro five years ago. The video is supose to cover how to get sponsers.

    680
    illinois
    Posts: 315
    February 25, 2004 at 5:38 am #294052

    dave i believe last i seen it was only availiable in an audio tape so now he has it on video good deal

    i remberd it was supposed to be in book form to did that fall threw?

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    February 25, 2004 at 1:07 pm #294069

    It all depends on how good your resume is.

    ryan-hale
    NW Ia
    Posts: 1548
    February 25, 2004 at 2:05 pm #293872

    Skeets,sponsors want people who will work for them both on and off the water.Push and use their products.Give them honest feedback on what you do and don’t like about their stuff.
    Sponsors want people who are positive and keep their gear clean,also you are a “sales person” for them at all times.There is no room for being negative.It can be very tough to get a few sponsors to help with your start.Purefishing gets 100’s of anglers asking about sponsorship everyday.
    Best of luck to you,
    Ryan Hale

    skeets
    Apple Valley,MN
    Posts: 69
    February 25, 2004 at 2:21 pm #294080

    Hey guys a really appreciate the responses. I have a pretty solid resume but the main problem I am having is getting in contact with reps and or anybody that deals with the sponsorships within the company. Anyone got any ideas on how to get in contact with the right people?

    EAT SLEEP FISH
    ( work is for those who have missed there true calling)
    Skeets

    onthewater
    Roanoke, Virginia
    Posts: 287
    February 25, 2004 at 7:57 pm #294134

    Skeets,

    This is what I did.

    I fished with RC Tackle and liked it, so I called them, and we worked out a sponsorship.

    All Star Rods… I had written them a letter explaining that I was a guide and tournament angler. I also included my fishing resume.

    Bass Cat and Pops Marine came together as when I got the sponsorship from Bass Cat, I was introduced to Pops Marine in VA as that’s where I’m moving to in June.

    So, what did I do? I just kept knocking on doors. Some opened; some didn’t. I just kept knocking.

    Speak and present yourself and your direction well, and you’ll do well attracting and maintaining sponsors.

    Thanks,

    davec
    St. Paul MN.
    Posts: 438
    February 28, 2004 at 2:29 am #294504

    DustyT I saw it on http://www.bassresource.com click on featured articles then click on become better angler.It has some good articles.

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