What is a pro fisherman?

This is a common term, but the definition seems fuzzy. If you’ve got any insight into it, the info would be much appreciated.

Like the Supreme Court decision about the definition of pornography, it’s hard to define, but I know one when I see one.

Well I slept at a Holiday Inn Express last night so I must be a Pro-Fisherman.

crawdaddy wrote:

This is a common term, but the definition seems fuzzy.

Hello me, meet the real me.

You are paid to fish doesn’t mean your profitable just that you are paid.

When you do it for a living you are a pro.

I would agree a person making their living on the water could be considered a professional. However, in my opinion, another criteria is whether they are active in the fishing community and respectable, contributing to the next generation. A person’s character is as important as their knowledge and experience.

How exactly does a posi-trac rear-end on a Plymouth work?

Just because someone pays you to do something, doesn’t quite mean you’re a professional. I think some experience is needed in order to achieve professional level. Amateurs get paid all the time, so it’s more than just about the money.

Pro is short for “promotional”

Walleyeguy34 wrote:

The pro is short for “promotional”

Best response so far!

James Lindner is a pro.

They don’t exist, fishing is just the medium upon which they conduct traditional business. THP just did a good video on this from the hunting side, but the same thing applies.

1.
relating to or belonging to a profession.

2.
engaged in a specified activity as one’s main paid occupation rather than as a pastime.

3.
worthy of or appropriate to a professional person; competent, skillful, or assured.

Walleyeguy34 wrote:

The pro is short for “promotional”

Most of those guys are the worst. Nothing worse then a brand pusher.

Yep the term “pro” is very generic and has multiple meanings. Being a “pro” can mean one who is very skilled at what he/she does.

I’m a pro at losing jigs and I don’t get paid to do it.

If someone calls you a pro, you might be.. if you call yourself a pro, your not.

Ralph Wiggum wrote:

How exactly does a posi-trac rear-end on a Plymouth work?

It just does.

@JEREMY Thank you. I’m glad someone got that.