My 2022 Season recap

Slayed

 

I think you could get a sponsorship if you wanted one

 

I worked on a boat that was pretty much entirely funded by sponsorship. All you gotta do is ask. Put together a package like this thread, what you do, where you post. Kind of like a press kit. Contact the companies. All they can do is say yes or no. One time, our chef on the boat called bow flex and the sent us out a free bow flex for on deck with hopes but no guarantee of it being in the show.

 

From what folks tell me, it's a pain. Can get some cash though

 

At minimum, you can get free merchandise.

 

Great job on catching lots of BIG fat healthy bass during the year.
Not many double digits down here in San Diego caught like in years past, so seeing your posts and
pics are always exciting. Thank you so much for sharing with us and I certain that you will
be continuing to land many, many, many more of those beasts for years and year to come. I still
will wish you "tight lines"....but I am pretty sure you already have that pretty well mastered.

 

What’s the main forage in your home lake? Those fish looked stuffed!

 

I used to be sponsored once upon a time. From my experience, the pictures are the most important aspect of a sponsorship. Companies will tend to be more keen on sponsoring you, and continuing to support you if you present great quality photos with prominent marketing of their brand. Taking time to get the right angles and even editing the pics afterwards helps a lot.

I know this information seems basic but from my experience with sponsorships, that's the best way to get it done, and a good place to start when searching for new sponsorships.

 

You need to go after it..rarely will it come to you! Always mention brand names in your posts and let the companies know how you can benefit their sales numbers! The more you're seen on the internet, the more valuable you are to the brands you use! Companies have money for advertising and promotions, you might as well get some of it, or at least some free gear!

 

I'll chime in again about sponsorships...

Yes they're great and I loved having them because of all the benefits that came with it. On the other hand, something that I feel is overlooked is the pressure associated with sponsorships. I felt a lot of pressure to catch big fish and continue to keep catching them, and I would get worried when I was in a skunk or couldn't find a fish over a couple pounds. Also, keeping up with social media and posting a lot would get to me as well. Depending on the level of sponsorship you have, some companies will expect you to post a lot and promote them a lot and it can definitely get overwhelming.

I think sponsorships are great, and I would love to pick some back up once I finish school and have more free time on my hands, it can just get a little overwhelming sometimes and I think anyone considering sponsorships should know this before hand. Hopefully you land some nice gigs man it definitely has its perks!