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THIS IS SOMETHING I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON FOR A YEAR NOW: Definition of a Sponsorship The world of fishing is quickly becoming a marketing frenzy. In 2005, bass fishing exploded nationally into a televised sport on three major networks including ESPN, Fox Sports Net, and Outdoor Life Network. Nearly 17 full hours of national network time was dedicated to the Bassmasters Classic. What does this mean to sponsors? Simple...more exposure. More exposure means more fans, more fisherman, more tournaments, and more opportunities to market product through anglers. Why do anglers need sponsors? Sponsorships are the life blood of the competitive angler. In order for the tournament fisherman to compete in as many entries as possible each year, they need resources to pay for the expense of travel and entry fees. With the emergence of weeknight divisions and team tournaments, some of the financial burden is lessened. However, with the relief from a partner comes a split in the dividends. So, anglers seek out businesses and interests willing to participate in a different kind of partnership. In essence, anglers become subcontractors offering advertising space on boats, jerseys and tow vehicles in exchange for sponsorship money. Also we make ourselves available for the sponsor in whatever ways we can. Some examples include; delivering an auto for a car sponsor, appearing at a fishing show for a boat sponsor, bringing our rig and doing a demonstration for an open house or grand opening. Okay, it sounds like anglers need sponsors more than sponsors need anglers, right? Well.....it's really a symbiotic relationship. Sponsors and anglers need each other. Anglers add legitimacy to products. They put a face with a name. They introduce new products on the tour. Anglers promote to other anglers. Pro fisherman are in the spotlight, even when they are practicing. Spectators and fans notice who their favorite angler supports. Few things catch someones eye quicker than a giant bass rig rolling down the highway. Those same rigs can carry a message from sponsors. Put it this way, advertising money spent on billboards will reach thousands. That same amount invested into a fishing sponsorship will affect thousands. The message is carried personally to the public through a recognized spokesman who has made it his job to gain respect and establish personal contact with as many people as possible in his travels. That is in fact what we do. This is my definition of a professional sponsorship. It is my opinion that a professional angler should be measured respectively: by character. On or off the water, tournament or practice, my goal is to positively reflect the virtues of our sport through professionalism and performance. I believe that my role as a spokesman is every bit as important as my job as a fisherman. I look forward to forming a professional relationship with anyone interested in being on the cutting edge of professional angling. IF YA LIKE IT...USE IT. WORKED FOR ME.

LBH...THIS IS COOL...YOU EVEN HAVE THE DATE WE STARTED ON HERE.

I DON'T THINK I COULD HAVE GONE THERE!!...... ....LOL ;D

WOW..NOW THAT IS A BIG SHINER....WHAT SIZE BASS WOULD EAT THAT THING? NOT THIS SIZE THOUGH.....LOL

I HOOKED INTO ONE THAT WOULD OF GONE OVER 5LBS, BUT DID NOT KNOW IT. IT KEPT COMING TO THE BOAT AND I COULDN'T REEL IN THE SLACK FAST ENOUGH TO GET A REAL GOOD HOOK SET. TOLD MY PARTNER TO GET THE NET READY...SWAM PAST THE BOAT AND WE COULD SEE IT BUT IT WAS TO LATE...CAME OFF THE HOOK WHEN I TRIED TO PULL IT BACK TOWARDS ME.

I AM JUST HAPPY TO BE WITH THE SAME SITE FOR 2 YRS.

SO TRUE...BUT A 6 PACK FOR ME WOULD BE LIKE A KEG TO SOME....

I AM GONNA PUT THAT ON MY VOICE MAIL...THAT IS FUNNY

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HOTTIE AND AN UGLY?.......6 PACK :

WE HAVE A CLOSED SEASON...FROM JAN 1 - LAST SATURDAY IN MAY MEMORIAL WEEKEND. I WISH IT WASN'T LIKE THIS, CAUSE I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO CATCH SOME BIG MAMMA'S IN THE SPRING. ALSO...THE GREAT LAKES DON'T OPEN UNTIL 3RD WEEKEND IN JUNE....AGAIN..HATE MICHIGAN.....LOL.. : 8-)

I HAVE X-TOOL AND ENJOY THEM....HAVEN'T LOST A PAIR YET...LOL. I ALSO HAVE A FLOATING NECK STRAP FOR MY SUNGLASSES.

SOME OF THE PONDS THAT I FISH......ARE JUST FILLED WITH BASS. I PUT ON MY WADERS AND WADE UP TO MY WAIST AND GO FOR THE BIG ONES UNDER THE MUCK. I USE A WEEDLESS TOP WATERBAIT AND THROW RIGHT ON TOP OF THE MUCK AND JUST USE DIFFERENT RETRIEVE WHEN BRINGING THE BAIT BACK. I ENJOY WATHING THEM HIT THE TOP THROUGH ALL THAT MUCK. THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS ABOVE THEM, CAUSE NO ONE FISHES THE PONDS THIS WAY. THEY MIGHT THINK IT IS A FROG HOPPING ACROSS THE MUCK...WHO KNOWS...JUST PLAIN OUT FUN FOR ME..

NO..I THINK THEY FORGOT TO MENTION THAT ONE...LOL..

GREAT PICS HALE..... TOO FUNNY MUDDY....I THINK WE ALL HAVE SEEN THAT SOMEWHERE BEFORE. POPS UP AT YA WHEN YA LEAST EXPECT IT....LOL ;D

WELL THANKS GUYS

GOOD ONE....LOL

I MUST HAVE BEEN WORKING A FISHING SHOW BACK THEN WHEN YOU WROTE THIS ONE....NICE...VERY NICE.... 8-)

ME TOO...BUT I HAVE TO LOOK AT IT ALL DAY LONG AT WORK, 9 HOURS OF IT...HOW DO YOU THINK I FEEL? IF I CAN GET OVER IT....SO CAN YOU BIG GUY.. :

When I am at work....YES! already went through this in another thread. At work my keys are permanently in the locked position. So if ya all could just read the message and not go deaf from how loud I am typing please forgive me when I am at work........GEEZ!! Some of you are too into the computer geek thing for me..... >

WELL YOU DON'T WANT TO DO A BFL ON LAKE ERIE IN A JON BOAT. MOST LOCAL CLUBS REQUIRE YOU TO HAVE A WORKING LIVE THAT CAN HOLD 5 - 10 BASS. IT ALL DEPENDS ON THE TYPE OF TOURNAMENT. SO TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION....NO...YOU DO NOT ALWAYS NEED A BASS BOAT. I HAVE SEEN ANGLERS IN JON BOATS WIN TOURNAMENTS....EVEN IN SKI BOATS...JUST HAVE TO COME IN WITH LIVE FISH. BUT DON'T BE A BOATER IN A PRO/AM IF USING A JON BOAT....THE CO-ANGLER WILL NOT TALK TO YOU AND WILL PROBABLY NOT HAVE NICE THINGS TO SAY ABOUT YOU EITHER.. : HOPE THIS HELPS

I WISH THIS WOULD HURRY UP AND GET OVER ALREADY. I WANT TO SEE THEM TAKE IT IN THE DONKEY.. :

WELL AFTER 2 YRS...I HAVE FINALLY MADE THE 1000 (BEEN POST TO LONG) CLUB. I SEE MUDDY IS ON HERE A LOT.....LOL. I LIKE TO READ MORE THAN POST MOST OF THE TIME. THANKS FOR LETTING ME BE PART OF THIS SITE. HA...MUST BE MORE THAN 1000....LOL...POOPER... ;D ;D ;D STEVE

GLAD I READ IT....THOUGHT IT WAS ABOUT NOLAN RYAN...WHO IS MY FAVORITE. NEVER HEARD OF ART FOWLER.

I AGREE WITH THIS....BUT I HAVE SEEN THEM SLOW DOWN ON THE BITE WHEN THE TEMPS RISE TOO....TILL IT STAYS NORMAL FOR A WHILE.

LBH, SORRY TO HEAR THE BAD NEWS.....WHEN YA GOT THIS ROLLIN ALMOST 2 YRS AGO, I THOUGHT FOR SURE IT WOULD BE SOMETHING GREAT FOR ALL. THOSE ARE THE BREAKS MAN...... :-/ GO FOR THE MERCHANDISE...AND SELL FOR C.A.ST. I'D BUY SOMETHING...PUT IT ON THE AUCTION THREAD.....