AIM – 2013

Besides TV, a Walleye oriented magazine would give them additional exposure for sponsors and fill the void left by FLW shutting down their magazine.

This is too bad. I like the format, and a lot of the players in the game. I still say a grass roots organization needs to be formed to help keep Walleye tournaments alive.

Anglers can’t afford thousands for entry fees and sponsors can’t afford 10’s or hundreds of thousands for sponsorship. The FLW Walleye League was a great place/format for people trying to take that next step. Now days, you’re either fishing small local events, the MWC, or full blown pro circuit.

I wish AIM the best, and really thought the 3 person event last year had a chance to really push things forward for them. I hope they’re able to pull through this and find a way to keep it going.

Good Luck AIM

The biggest problem with AIM and sponsorships is that they have never had a vehicle to showcase any sponsor. No TV, No magazine and very little promotion.

I like AIM, have fished one and I want them to come back next year. I wish them the best in the future.

Its all about what you can do for the sponsors.
The concept is great (catch and release) but plays poorly for TV unless the camera is in the boat. I like the format of the new bass fishing show were all the fisher people know what the others have caught/weighed real time. I believe Jack Links is a major sponsor. I don’t bass fish and I will watch just to see Ike scream across the lake and watch the reaction of the others in the competition!

WIFI compatible camera and a cell phone with a hot spot.

…and no swearing.

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I like the format of the new bass fishing show were all the fisher people know what the others have caught/weighed real time.

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I think you may be on to something there!

Unfortunately, Walleye fishing is a regional activity whereas Bass fishing is Nationwide. This will obviously affect viewership ratings and ultimetly limit sponsorship exposure. It’s no secret why a majority of the sponsorhip dollars in the industry go towards the Bass side.

In order to build a sucessful television program and increase viewership, I feel that it’s important to find a way to capture the interest of other viewers besides Walleye anglers.

Perhaps something such as a real time leaderboard could build additional suspense and competition to keep the average viewer more interested?

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Unfortunately, Walleye fishing is a regional activity whereas Bass fishing is Nationwide. This will obviously affect viewership ratings and ultimetly limit sponsorship exposure. It’s no secret why a majority of the sponsorhip dollars in the industry go towards the Bass side.

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This is true, but even if bass fishing was limited to the same regional area as walleye fishing it’d still get a majority of the sponsorship dollars in the industry. It’s time to face the reality of the situation, bass fishing is a helluva lot more interesting and entertaining! Pulling boards or any trolling is so much more boring than 95% of methods you could ever catch a bass on.

I sure am looking forward to fishing this Derby! This is a great opportunity for people that want to fish a Pro/Am format tournament and be able to split the cost with a partner. Another bonus is the CRR format, the guy who catches the biggest fish wins! Brett King, my goal is to beat you again! LOL! Come and try this format out guys and girls you will have a blast!