im trying to get a boat sponsorship because i cannot afford one but , does a boat sponsorship mean i ask for a whole boat for free if i wear their name or is it a discount or what?  and when i call boat dealers what do i say or ask for?

thanks and tight lines

They will put you on the pro team and give you a discount on the boat. You

will have to attend their work shops and boat shows etc. The next question can

be indepth, like are you good enough to be on the pro team? What do you have

to offer the company you contact? There is a lot to consider before being on a

pro team. I look at it like this, if you represent your sport well and buildup a

good reputation you won't have to ask for sponsorship, they will ask you! Also

JT Bagwell can tell you all about this, I think he has a lot of sponsors.

k so there is no free boats in sponsorships? and what kinda discount are we talking bout?

It will vary, it could be anywere from 5% to 25%. I have been offered a 25%

but sponsors just ain't my thing. If you are trying to make a living fishing then

sponsors are great. I found when I had sponsors that when I did'nt do good in a tournament it put a lot of undew pressure on me and I enjoy fishing to much.

I have been very blessed to be able to carrie my on. However I still try to

represent the boat,motor and baits I use. Well I could go on for ever on this subject but I have got to turn it in. Best of luck to you. 8-)

Having a boat/motor sponsor will not help get you in a boat if

you can not afford one without it. You are still going to be paying

well over 30k for a tournament ready boat. (Unless you are way up

the food chain)

Your best be would be to find a used boat that is in good condition.

From there, just save up and wait until you can afford a new one.

I think all of the boat prices are getting out of control.

JT Bagwell

You mean just because I bass fish, they won't give me a free boat?

You mean just because I bass fish, they won't give me a free boat?

LOL They might give you a bass buggy.

JT Bagwell