reddman

I made a little $$$ this season, not enough as always...But I know my limits and dont expect to make it to the big boys, so It is mostly for fun.... Expensive hobby we have here...

Go through this site like crazy, there are older posts on the board where sponsors are looking for anglers. Also there is a ton of information here about gaining sponsors as well as keeping them..

I have several of the BPS videos and enjoyed all of them..

Where can I get those movies?

Thanks for the reviews..I was wondering about getting the DVD's, I think I will pass for now..

Question for you on this...Does the burnt plastic smell bad? I was wondering if the burning would effect the fishing.. Reddman

Didnt even think of that..Good tip...

Senko? Two or three fish I guess that is close to the standard. The salt will cause the baits to rip a little easier. Try using an o-ring on the baits and put the hook through the o-ring not the bait... Reddman

Hey i will keep that im mind...The same goes true here at Buggs for you..Let me know and I should be able to help out...October should be awesome again this year...Im looking forward to it..I fished Buggs yesterday, well mostly just scouted around...Pulled a few keepers nothing major...There was a team TX and the winner was 22+ for 6 bass....

Not knocking man, not at all....Just a slap hearted attempt at humor...I use to work at Lynchburg PD...I live just above Durham, NC now in Halifax County...You ever get this way to Buggs Island give me a yell, I can help you out. Reddman

Sorry im from the south here....demographic information? Reddman

I can see it now. Randy Howell and I will be side by side at the board meetings from here on. ;D After that rave review... All jokes aside it is a good booklet. Reddman

I will tell you that is some good advice and I thank you for your help. Your resume that has been posted is very well written and I wish you much luck in the future. TO answer or comment on the above post you made. Most of the sponsors that I go after locally are local business that are not fishing related. I have known most of the owners for more than 15-20 years in some cases. SO without any question I will be talking with them face to face. As always Im just looking for more ideas and to see how others approach a touchy subject. I have found that bass guys do not talk about there sponsors nor do they offer much help with the process in gaining them. Again I thank you for you words of wisdom and give me a buzz if there is anything I can do for you around VA. reddman

Hey guys I have lurked here for a time and have comeup with a few things I wanted to ask. First when you send out a resume, do you send a cover letter along with it or just the resume itself? Do you send a little packet of information about you and your fishing skills, etc? Promotional activity? Send pictures? Do you follow up with a face to face visit shortly after the resume has been sent out? Ive been working on all my resumes and stuff over the last few weeks to send out for next season as Im going to try to fish a ton more tourneys than I did this season. Most of the potential sponsors that I go after are all home town non fishing businesses...I know these people as I have grown up in the area, so I always see them out and have a good relationship with them, With that said how much do you try to charge? I can get 8 sponsors on the front of my tourney shirt and two big ones on the back. Well thats enough for now, I will try to post more often rather than just read the posts..Great site and keep up the good work. Reddman