Pro Staff? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

rogersmith · 04-25-2011, 01:47 PM

So how does one become "pro staff" for a product anyway?

DESTROYER · 04-25-2011, 02:04 PM

It's tough!

I don't think there is one person out there that can give you the perfect answer. Doors have opened for me mostly becuase of relationships I have built with people. Being a really good fisherman is not what it's all about, but it does help.

The fishing companies get hammered by inquiries of being on pro staff. They need to feel like they are getting something in return. I would say that its all in who you know and how you carry yourself as a person. If you would like to know more, feel free to PM me. Tight Lines!

Matt

robmandel · 04-25-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DESTROYER

Being a really good fisherman is not what it's all about

well, then I have a shot

bubblehide · 04-25-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by robmandel

well, then I have a shot

Obviously, your a shoe-in Rob, but I won't tell anyone

Siebler · 04-25-2011, 04:56 PM

Matt is spot on. Building good relationships with people to the point where others know of you and have some form of respect for your skills and knowledge is the biggest thing. It is definitely a job, they dont just give you stuff for nothing in return. Also some companies are GREAT and others not so much.

I am very lucky to have Wildy and Izorline right now, these companies have treated me very well and due to that and them having great products, I stand behind them 100%

dgax65 · 04-26-2011, 06:48 PM

It's better being 'amateur staff'. There is less pressure to perform. Hell, I don't even have to fish to keep my status in good standing.

flydigital · 04-25-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rogersmith

So how does one become "pro staff" for a product anyway?

Unfortunately there's not much money here in Kayak Fishing. But if you know the right people you might get hooked up. Of course you should have lots of experience and proven track record of catching and ability to sell yourself and the product (people skills).

Doing well in tournaments is also key. Doing some tourny's and scoring well will be your best way in. Think bass fishing, this is where there is more interest.

04-25-2011, 01:47 PM	#1
rogersmith Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 465	Pro Staff? So how does one become "pro staff" for a product anyway?

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Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Matt is spot on. Building good relationships with people to the point where others know of you and have some form of respect for your skills and knowledge is the biggest thing. It is definitely a job, they dont just give you stuff for nothing in return. Also some companies are GREAT and others not so much. I am very lucky to have Wildy and Izorline right now, these companies have treated me very well and due to that and them having great products, I stand behind them 100% __________________ CJ Siebler

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dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	It's better being 'amateur staff'. There is less pressure to perform. Hell, I don't even have to fish to keep my status in good standing. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

04-25-2011, 02:04 PM	#2
DESTROYER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "The Table" Posts: 976	It's tough! I don't think there is one person out there that can give you the perfect answer. Doors have opened for me mostly becuase of relationships I have built with people. Being a really good fisherman is not what it's all about, but it does help. The fishing companies get hammered by inquiries of being on pro staff. They need to feel like they are getting something in return. I would say that its all in who you know and how you carry yourself as a person. If you would like to know more, feel free to PM me. Tight Lines! Matt