Joe S. Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Just curious as to what you guys normally do for this, I'm sure you all get the emails from fisherman inquiring about it. Do you just give a certain percent of a discount, and if it reaps rewards coming from that angler adjust the amount of discount. etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley-cowboy Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I do not have a pro staff. BUT, my baits are in the 07 classic this year in a BULK bag with no name on it.... WHY? because he gets paid HUGE $$$ by his sponsors!!! I am just a little guy who hand pours the baits he uses... HMMMM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Pro staff is a "I'm in, I'm not" thing for me Joe... I had some guys/gals on last year but saw only sales results from a couple. One young man of 14 yrs old really did it up though. He won a Walmart Nationwide contest for all the "work" he does to improve the fishing environment and his work in the community. Nick was featured in many newspapers and on the front of BASSzone. He mentioned his sponsors all the way and got us some serious exposure. Worth the 5 bags a month I gave him for free. I guess my point is, give the little guy a shot. You can tell from the email or call if they are going to do you right. I will be sponsoring a lady up in Canada this year, Nick Barr and a team in IL. Funny thing is, none of them are pros, none of them really win on any level of fishing BUT, they send me customers and that is really the only reason to have a pro staff. The "pros" will not help you much by way of sales as they are glued to their sponsors $$$$. I have had many pros fish and look my baits over. Most have been honest in saying that they use the non-sponsored stuff they get but just can't holler out "Go Ghost or Go Home!!" up on the stage.... Ike might though!!! :-) Jim PS I encourage you to start with just 1 or 2 guys IF you decide to do it. Also ask about their fishing styles. I had guys wanting to "pimp" my baits that fished only spinnerbaits and crankbaits as their "go-to" baits. They were looking for freebies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe S. Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Thanks for the tips Guys, I was looking to go towards the younger side, because as you's said the others probably wouldn't be able to mention them even if they used them, The younger guys also seem very excited to promote, especially if it is there first deal so to speak with a sponsor. Thanks again:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Joe, Ghost is right..Look for the little guy.Also,watch the fishing forums.You are looking for guys who are active and vocal in these forums.I don't know how many you are looking for your pro staff but you may want too recruite from across the country having some from the North,South,etc. Be prepared too be burned a few times,it WILL HAPPEN.There is always a few just looking for a hand out.But when you come across those few who move your product,they are worth there wait in gold..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g2072 Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Are you the same Joe S that is on the BPS forumn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe S. Posted February 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 That would be me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
