In this day and age getting sponsored by a company to fish tournaments is really difficult and the Pro Staff program for most companies fill up fast if there are any openings. I started fishing tournaments about 6 years ago and I probaly contacted 100 companies locally and within the fishing industry regarding sponsorships. I got alot of responses like "At this time all positions are filled" or "Please contact us next year in regards to a sponsorship" that first year I ended up signing with 3 sponsors all of them were local buisnesses. I have learned alot about sponsorships since I started, here are a few tips:
- Don't expect to get paid - Most companies will offer a good discount on their product, free product or apparel in exchange for advertising. Getting paid would be nice but don't expect it from most companies .
- Have a Resume - Most sponsors want to see who you are and what you can do for them. When making up your angling resume include organizations you belong to, tournaments you have fished, where you placed in those tournaments, current sponsors if any, upcoming tournaments, how you will promote there product, how many years have you been fishing etc.
- Contact Everyone - Go through your tackle box and make a list of companies that you have purchased from like Berkley, Shimano, Mepps etc. and contact them regarding sponsorships. Also look at companies that make reels, rods, and equipement.
- Stand by Your Word - If you tell a potential sponsor your are going to do something for them and they sign you to their prostaff team, remember to follow through with what you promised.
- Promote Your Sponsor - Remember they are depending on you to promote their products so when you are talking to people at tournaments, if you are out fishing on the weekends, if you are talking to friends about fishing remember who sponsors you.
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