New E-Book Offers Insight into Fishing Sponsorships
Jan 27th, 2016 by OutdoorsFIRST
Modified Jan 27th, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Any angler who has aspirations of getting paid to pursue their favorite gamefish has had to ask some basic questions about seeking and retaining sponsors to fund their passion. Until now, the secrets to obtaining sponsorship dollars have been closely held by the anglers who have discovered the process.
Two respected fishing tournament pioneers who have worked with both anglers and sponsors for many years, have decided to share their experiences in the new book Get Paid to Fish – How to catch and keep sponsors. The authors are Bernie Barringer, who built a small grassroots tournament circuit into the Grand National Walleye Cup, and Jim Kalkofen, longtime director of the Professional Walleye Trail with an extensive marketing background in the tackle and marine industries.
About a dozen professional bass, crappie and walleye anglers contributed to the book, as did industry leading marketing professionals. Al Lindner and Kevin VanDam each wrote a forward to the book, explaining the value to the sponsorship seeking angler.
Lindner states, “This book is a must read for anyone wanting to make a living in the fishing business. That includes guides, tournament anglers, manufacturer’s reps, the outdoor media, tackle and marine companies, retailers, and everybody associated with the great sport of fishing.”
VanDam agrees, “Being a professional angler has many rewards. You will be your own boss. You will have more opportunities then you ever imagined. You will meet some of the greatest people in the world. This life can be yours. It is attainable. But, behind the scenes, 99 percent of the public don’t know what it takes. With hard work and knowing the rules of the road that are in this book, they will understand some of the next steps necessary for success.”
Get Paid to Fish is a book that every tournament angler from the seasoned pro to beginner should read. Even marketing professionals in the fishing industry will pick up tips that can help them increase their bottom line. The successful person (angler, marketing and sales team) knows: the bottom line is what makes the business of fishing sponsorships work.
Get Paid to Fish is available for only $5.99 in the Kindle Store at www.amazon.com. Click here to order!
