In today’s episode, I talk about the harsh reality of professional bass fishing and also why non endemic sponsors choose not to sponsor professional fishing. Contrary to what some may think, it’s not as easy as just going fishing everyday. And the truth is anglers don’t work hard enough typically. Through the test of time we have seen anglers come and go, mostly due to lack of sponsor help. For all of you up and coming anglers, college anglers, and high school anglers, this video is for you. Your fishing can only do the talking for you for so long.
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ROI is and will always be reason number 1.
One question do you guys have insurance if you or your family need s it?
The hell with tournaments just get that fishing show rolling you will be better off.
Totally agreed. My issue is with social media, media coverage. When Kevin first came out no matter what, was a time when if you were an angler who jacked them. Every sponsor wanted them. Now it's more about popularity on social media. I love tournament fishing. Everyone is taking what fun and enjoyment out of angling. I'll go back to the Roland marting, Larry Nixon days any day. They made us wanna become anglers. They were the true hammers of the sport.
Angles could learn a lot from studying Scott and how he does his marketing all the years I've followed him I've never seen someone that does it as good as he does and I know people will say well it's his last name but that's bullshit it doesn't matter what his last name was he would still be in the position he's in today it's like you said he just is always selling and marketing hell I've bought thousands and thousands of dollars of gear that he's talked about and 99% percent of it I was happy as hell with and the crazy thing is Scott doesn't even have to do all this stuff he can set back and run the marina and charter and take it easy but that guy loves this stuff he lives for it and that my friends is what it takes to do this at a high level.
Why don't you guys all quit and just go fishing for fun, take a breath.
You're a week late my dude. Way to ride Jacobs coat tails.
Love this! Subscribed
Andrew, you are a unicorn in the industry though. You said it well, albeit I think you let them off a little easy. I’d take it a step further and say, a majority of the anglers competing at the top level (and by top level I mean most expensive tournament trails) are entitled rich kids that have never been told no and never had anyone withhold money from them. They got to that level because nothing replaces time on the water, and when mom and dad pay for everything; you don’t have to work, and can focus 100% on fishing, it’s amazing what can be achieved. Most people will never get that experience. Also marketing managers know that in today’s age of social media, a motivated kid with a fishing pole and a creative YouTube channel will work harder and move more product than someone still living on the money their parents or grandparents worked hard to earn- regardless of whether they’re a “pro” or not.
Heck Andrew I love working expos when I can make it to them. Your right some companies don't want to waste there resources on the fishing industry. I personally just ran down that road. Talked to them for 3 months just to get told we aren't interested at this time. And social media platforms play a part of getting a sponsorship. It kinda sucks that it's this way anymore.
Thanks for this video , because I get sick and tired at some of the negativity from some of the keyboard warriors about this dude or that dude when the guys that are working the hardest are some of the people most criticised. You guys are making a living to support your families. That is number one! Thanks again for your video.
I don’t deer hunt because I don’t feel like cleaning them or paying someone else to 😂
I have no clue about sponsors in the game but I would thing someone like Progressive Insurance would be great. Deep pockets and a higher level fisherman could do good
The economy now is much like it was in 2008. Endemic sponsors just don't have the available advertising dollars to spend so tournament fishermen end up fishing for everyone else's entry fees. The top 10% will do okay but it's a losing proposition for the other 90%.
This. This is the reason. You’ve nailed it. But this applies to all aspects of life. No sponsor cares if your the best “insert sport/activity” unless you can help them sell their product.
I would like to see all of it fail. BASS. BPT. ALL OF IT. boats and tackle are crazy expensive. I would love to openly debate any pro fisherman. They are the reason this industry is out of control. I will never by anything based off what a pro recommends. Ever. I wanna hear from the guy that paid for it. Not the guy who gets it for free. I challenge Andrew or Todd to a debate.
Great podcast!!!!
lazy people or lazy anglers!!
I’m taking a different route. I want to fish bigger tournaments but yes $ is a prob. And sponsors are very few.
So I am building a business and growing it to become my own sponsor.
I’ve tried the sponsorship approach and couldn’t grow it. So my answer was build a business and fund your career with your own money.
I know it sounds stupid to a lot of folks but it’s working for me.
Is Ike retiring? He has a very assuming title for his upcoming video today, saying thank you to all
These guys need to go to outdoor companies, not hunting and fishing, but like construction, mines, and heavy equipment companies. Most of these big companies have a budget that they must spend every year for marketing or it goes down the next year. Most of them also have owners and big wigs that hunt and fish.
glad telling the truth.
Damn Andrew. Thanks for telling it like it is!!! You've turned me into a loyal subscriber.
The whole fishing industry was smart enough and business savvy enough to trick you line wetters into doing all their marketing. How can the content creation, fishing , traveling, equipment expenses and time ever equal the effort? Total joke.
I can’t say I agree with this Andrew. Respectfully, I actually feel like most anglers work hard and want it bad. I think the problem is that tournament bass fishing is such a niche and becoming more and more of a niche due to the cost affiliated with even attempting to tournament fish. I think back to when I was a kid in HS and often wish that fishing would have been an option back then. But the reality is, even if it was I wouldn’t have fished in HS because we couldn’t afford a bass boat. I suppose I may have partnered up with friend who had one, but not very many did. Let’s face it , it’s a huge investment And the cost continue to go up with the elaborate electronics and what not. Because of this, I just don’t see it growing anytime soon. Furthermore, you have the dilution of the top level pros with several trails claiming to have “professional anglers”. It’s really a wannabe rich boys game in many ways. Hard work can only go so far. I see Bradley Hallman working his ass off and it still didn’t pay off enough to keep him in the game. Let’s be honest, the hustle and game of tournament bass fishing breaks most before it makes the select few. I feel for the anglers it breaks and I sure as hell don’t think the vast majority of them don’t make it because they are lazy. I think they don’t make it because the odds are stacked heavily against them. I always appreciate your thoughts and opinions Andrew , but I feel like you missed the mark on this one my friend.
So many of the guys who are “out working” everyone are not a solo venture, gotta get you a wife who dedicates all of their time working on the brand too. It’s not a one man type of show even if it seems to be. Can’t do it by yourself and can’t afford to pay anyone to do it for you. The secret sauce is a husband/wife super beast.
Absolutely on point! Now days they want a participation trophy, not what esle can i do for this partnership to make us all better.
Keep it up man
You nailed it on the the head! People in general are lazy and the goes for anything in life you must work harder than the next guy to be successful in life no matter what you do!