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Hey guys! New to the forum here and glad I’m able to join!
Lately I’ve been thinking about pursuing my passion for crappie fishing as a career. It could be working for a company, brand ambassador, etc. what do you guys think? Any tips?.. I have been ate up with crappie for at least 8 years now since I first started teaching myself(bass,catfish background). I just wanted to throw this out there to see if I could get a few bites on the topic. Thanks and good to meet y’all 👍
Your best bet is to start a Y-Tube channel and get as many subscribers as you can. Either this are start a guide service. Both require a great deal of work and a bit of luck.
Yes! Thanks for the input. Currently in the works!
Also, a casual guide service start-up will help your name get out there if you put people on fish.
Try to get to know as many crappie fisherman as you can. I met a guy on a crappie dock, he makes jigs and spoons that he sell regionally. We became friends just fishing together. I along with another guy are his pro staff. Pay is a hat, shirt, access to his bait box and get to try out new stuff before he sells it. That’s probably all it will be but if he grows might be room for a paycheck. You never know what will become of something small. In meantime just start putting resumes out to crappie related businesses.
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Put your resumes out there. If the fishing industry is needing help like everybody else does you might just get surprised. Are you looking for something in sales? There should be opportunities but you might have to travel to find what youre looking for. Good luck.:)
You have to prove to the industry you have the ability to help them more than they help you.
Get out there and fish tournaments, go to shows and get your name out there with vendors. Offer to help companies promote their product but be willing to accept being let down.
Use products you normally use but show those companies some love in videos or written articles.
Very few fishermen short of a select few get big products for free. I’ve heard too many horror stories about somebody who finished high in a tourney or two who started hitting companies up for big deals like boats. Many companies offer “Pro Staff” deals that amount to a decal and a 10% discount. Very few offer boats or big tackle packages. Most guides or top tourney anglers are on discount deals at a better % off than a weekend angler.
Be willing to work hard and maybe build a name for yourself. Nothing comes quick or easy.
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Interesting topic
I'd say it would be a matter of matching your skill set to a position.
Are you a maker? There are endless opportunities in graph/sonar mounts, boat accessories, rod racks, new baits, you name it. Find a problem and solve it, or improve something that already exists.
Good with people/networking? Sales and marketing may be advantageous for you.
Do you enjoy working with tech, editing videos, and stuff? Youtube may be your niche.
But ,DO NOT Disclose your location or show terrain, boat ramp, etc. in videos.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grainraiser
Just show your technique, lures, gear, and tell why you loaded the boat with fish.
And maybe have a pretty lady or kids fish with you sometimes.
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I actually do have a background in sales and marketing. I think I’m going to dive in all the way and possible start a YouTube channel. I’ll just keep it original and not expect much. If it takes off then great! Thanks for the reply btw
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Originally Posted by Atimm693
Thanks for all the comments guys. Some interesting stuff!
I’ve been a traveling road warrior in sales and marketing for over 25 years and I will tell you a truth about it. If you go into a certain field of work that relates to your hobby or passion that you love and you work at the way, it needs to be worked to make a living, be prepared not to enjoy your passion as much as you used to. When you have to work the trade shows on the weekends when everybody else is fishing or you have to work (setup, tear down, and be “ON” for 8-10 hours) the tournament trade shows living out of a suitcase and hotel, and travel around away from your family, it becomes work instead of a passion. Then when it becomes that type of lifestyle, you can lose interest in a hurry. I’m not trying to discourage you from your dream of wanting to do something like that, but there is a reality of behind the scenes that most people never see. If you’re young and not tied down with a family, I would say go for it and try to live your dream while you can. Personally, I use my fishing days to get away from work and enjoy the time to quiet my mind. Good luck.
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I'man old road warrior as well. Several hundred thousands miles and many many hours of windshield time.Many years in rep business. Used to work with rep groups and for OP this might be a good way for you to learn. I own a small agency and work in the Southeast.Quote:
Originally Posted by BabyFinster
If you just want to be in fishing and especially just crappie business I wish you luck. Fishing industry as a whole is much smaller than most fishermen think it is and making a living is hard work and can be discouraging . Takes time to develop relations with dealers and distributors.
I think if you want to focus on crappie businesses you would want to either become a manufacturer or work for one as sales manger or director of sales and marketing.
I'd give this a lot of thought before I quit my present job.
It's a VERY long line a day has been a good while , it grows daily....
Some of the best anglers I know do NOT do it for money....
Might ruin your passion...
Just saying
And welcome to the forum too :highfive