How to Get Sponsors as a Pro Bass Angler

Now, you better be familiar with everything they have to offer. You will include this as a cover letter for your PR package. In the first section, introduce yourself and offer some information regarding your background as a bass angler. Then, make your pitch outlining why the company you are contacting should sponsor you.

Having Raymarine has already resulted in a top 5 finish in a huge kayak tournament this year. A complete list of products mentioned in our podcasts with links to their websites so you can order yours. Texas Fish & Game is the largest and most popular outdoor publication in the Lone Star State. No other publication matches our coverage of hunting, fishing, guns, gear, tackle, conservation, outdoor news, and wildlife subjects.

While there are now a combined 167 anglers competing at this level, not all are fishing “full time”. Several anglers at this level still have other jobs or own a business they run when not competing. These are a few of the companies that contribute to our enjoyment of kayak fishing. All the companies listed below have contributed products and/or sponsorship money to make the KBF competitive experience rewarding for all—some more than others, of course. We hope you will consider supporting all these companies with your business. I’m a business major and hope to major in marketing.

The unfortunate truth is that most of the big name sponsors are not going to be interested in relatively “small time” amateur tournament anglers. Attracting and signing local non-endemic sponsors is a great way to generate income for your tournament fishing. Don’t make the NUMBER 1 mistake beginning anglers make when approaching the companies. DO NOT walk in bragging; beating yourself on the chest and saying ok, here I am, now what can you do for me. Instead, tell the companies what YOU can do for THEM.

That does not mean to share your content to fifteen different pages in the first five minutes. Remember, a lot of the people you are targeting will be in each of the groups, and when they see you sharing something, over and over, it could turn them away. Share with one or two pages and see if you get any followers. When you add new content share it somewhere different.

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And while many work part-time jobs and can sock away a sizeable portion to cover such expenses, most will fall way short in the pursuit of their dream. Used their popularity with YouTube and social media to influence product sales and even launch their own branded products, racking up impressive sales across the country. Their reach and influence far exceed that of all but a few of the most successful pro anglers or fishing television celebrities. And optimize their content to appear first when similar products are being searched for. There are countless people making videos about bass fishing or fishing in general. What makes one person’s content appear before another’s is how they approach SEO.

If a friend or relative has a business that might benefit from your advertising help, then talk to him/her. In most cases you and your buddies have been loyal customers and drank enough coffee over the years and the coffee shop doesn’t mind helping you out. Everyone wants more business because as we all know, more business equals higher profits. We fished the second tournament and did a little better but it was still nothing to write home about. We didn’t do very well in that first tournament but we found another tournament to fish a month later.

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These companies get 1000’s of requests a year for sponsorship, and they will only pick those that sell themselves to them. If they give you valuable information that you are not supposed to share with any other person about how they make their products. It’s something that’s not going to get a response. So, make sure that you are using professional language just like you’re applying for a job. It’s more about the value in what you can do for the business.

I’ve partnered with them to help grow the sport of kayak fishing and show an avenue for those who bank fish to get into the water. If you are interested in the competition side of kayak fishing join KBF and start winning. There are NO short cuts or free lunches when it comes to acquiring sponsors, but I hope the insight from these two top level professionals will help you out. Iggest mistake people make is mimicking another person. For example, Jordan Lee posts a picture of a bass with a lure hanging out his mouth.

Take your boat to the sign shop and ask if they will do the vinyl work for advertising space on your boat. Also, if you have a customer that wants both boat and shirt then cut them a deal. I have also taken my idea that boat space is worth more than shirt space and refined it further. I cannot tell you what you should charge but I can give you an idea of how I determine my sponsorship packages. In my opinion different sponsors are willing to spend different amounts of money.