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If you're bringing one of those auto inflatable pfd's, make sure its allowed by the tourney orginization. I've heard of at least one orginization that doesn't allow them.

Holy crap! I hope I never end up with horror stories like u guys have. I've been fishing pro/ams for a few years now and so far have never drawn a bad guy. I've always been given plenty of water, advice, and hospitality. One of the circuits I fish gives an award to the best boater as voted on by the non boaters. If it gets back to the tourney director that a boater was an ahole, then they are penalized for sportsmanship violations. I agree with bassinajr too. I get everything straightened out with my boater before take off. I give him gas money first thing in the morning then discuss the day to come. So far, I've had it good.

If I didn't believe in their product or had no confidence in it then I wouldn't take it. As for seeking your own sponsors. I've done it and found that it led to others finding me. Worked out.