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Im 19 too..i've got 4 sponsors/ sale rep. postitions in the works. i've got a resume on this site ... "DERRICKS RESUME (UPDATED)" I also have been fishing ever since I can hold a rod. I would say go ahead and try and get some, but most sponsors are llooking for getting as much exposure as possible. For example, I"m fishing the BFL, Fishers of Men, and the KBBC(biggest tourny trail in PA). What money tournaments are you going to fish? Just local "lunker" tournaments, or something like the BFL?

I use Please Release me and havent had a fish die yet.

Derrick Hughes Ebensburg, Pa. 15931 Home: Contact Me Cell: Contact Me derrickdhughes@netscape.net Mission: To promote all potential Sponsors through Tournaments, and Seminars and any other forms of Media to the best of my ability; To increase my knowledge of Bass Fishing through tournaments and seminars; To share my knowledge to others, particularly Youth. Objective: To become a Full Time Professional Bass Fisherman Education: Pennsylvania State University Bachelor of Science in Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences, May 2009 Fisheries Option Central Cambria High School, May 2005 Ebensburg, Pa GPA- 3.1 Employment History: Port Sky Caf é, Altoona, Pa August 2005 December 2005 Cook Best Way Pizza, Ebensburg, Pa May 2003- August 2005 Cook, Cashier Fishing Experience: Fishing since the age of 4 Competitive Bass Fishing for 4 years Fishing Organizations: Bass Anglers Sportsmen Society (B.A.S.S.): 2001 - Present National Striped Bass Association (N.S.B.A): 2000 Present Fishers Of Men: 2004 - Present FLW Outdoors: 2006 - Present Penn State University Bass Club: 2006 - Present Collegiate Bass Anglers Association: 2006 - Present Fishing Accomplishments: Co Founder of Johnstown Christian Junior Bass Anglers (under 18 years of age) Youth Advisor of Johnstown Christian Bass Anglers 2006: Fishers of Men 19th Place Finish At Raystown Lake, Pa. (39 teams) - Apr 1 8th Place Finish at Mt. Storm Lake, WV. (46 teams) - Apr 22 12th Place Finish at Cheat Lake, WV. (44 Teams) - May 13 ___Youghiogheny Reservoir, Pa July 15 ___ Deep Creek Lake, Md Aug 26 BFL: Northeast Division (Boater) 47th out of 110- Potomac River - June 10 Chesapeake Bay- June 24 Hudson River - July 22 Chesapeake Bay - Aug 19 Potomac River - Sept 9 2005: 2nd Place finish in Fishers Of Men Event - Maryland West Division - Jennings Randolph 5th Place finish in Fishers Of Men Event Maryland West Division Deep Creek Lake 12th Place overall Finish Fishers of Men - Maryland West Division Fishers of Men Regional Qualifier Kerr Reservoir 35th Place Finish At Fishers Of Men Regional Event- Kerr Reservoir - 185 competitors Accomplished Local Angler Tournament Circuits Currently Fished: Fishers Of Men Maryland West Division BFL- Northeast Division Jim's Anchorage Tournament Circuit (Local) Other Local Tournaments What I can offer My Sponsors: Sponsors logos on my Vehicle and boats Sponsors logos on my website (http://www.freewebs.com/futurepro22/, and http://www.myspace.com) Sponsors logos on my Tournament Shirt Distribution of promotional materials at events Appearances at Tournaments, sports shows, and other related events Demonstration of products to potential customers Sponsors: Angling Technologies ESOX Fishing Rods Vertical Lures Inc Sales Representative(PA): Kramericorp Inc Other Activities: Dauntless Vol. Fire Co. - Member

Did anyone goto the Fishing and outdoor expo in Monroeville Pa? Im going sunday, just seeing if it was as good as it was last year.

Al.. A friend of mine and I started a Christian Bass Club in our area.. And we also have a Jr club.. we mainly did this to get kids fishing.. all we had to hae is 6 adults in a club to charter the Jr club... i'd be glad to talk to you if you would like more info or are just curious.. send me a pm

not to brag or anything.. I've gotta 02 chevy s10 zr2 and a 19ft nitro w/ a 150... heres my truckhttp://www.freewebs.com/futurepro22/rides.htm

i dont take it to heart... IT ADDS FUEL TO THE FIRE!! it makes me even more motivated! they aint gonna bring down with what they say

I get this harassment from other anglers too. ALL of the negative I get is from older guys. They think that they are better than me b/c of their age.. They may know more, but that doesnt mean I cant kick their a$ $ fishing. I think they do this b/c they are intimidated in a way and dont wanna lose to a kid thats 2-3 times younger than they are. I also think that there is jealousily in there... they wish they would be at the same level they are now.. when they were my age... They dont want you to succeed b/c they didnt or maybe they just think I"m a teenage PUNK who likes to cause trouble b/c they believe the stereotype of todays kids...that also makes it so SWEET when i do beat them.... This applies to the FEW... I also get a lot of postitive encouragement from my elders.. they WANT to see me succeed b/c they think its great that i'm so into fishing, instead of drugs and what not.. they want me to succeed b/c they think they are to old to go pro . or maybe they just want to say to themselves one day... Hey I fished with that kid in a tournament a few years ago and gave him some pointers... I THANK ALL OF YOU WHO SUPPORT THE YOUNGER GENERATIONS.. i am always wanting to learn.. and to do that I must watch and learn from my elders.. I myself along with a friend started our own bass club, and are creating a youth club to get kids into fishing and keep them away from the dark side of teenage life today.. and who knows.. we make create the enxt KVD, clunn. Again.. thanks to all who support the younger generations.. sorry to ramble on.. this has been bothering me for some time and i felt this was the right itme to let it all out....

I pull my 19ft nitro with a '02 chevy s10 zr2. It does a great job... then again it has a 4.3 HO motor in it and the right gearing.. and beefed up for towing