fishing shows. I think fishing shows are a necessary evil and I think they are awesome, but not every angler is a fishing show host.
If I were a divorce attorney, I would advertise on the fishing networks.
SHADE TREE SHOWS
That guy that buys the Ion, has the GoPro strapped to his head or has his wife runnin’ the cell phone camera hasn’t crossed the line into fishing show stardom - especially at a level when they’re trying to promote more than just a fish catch.
Most GoPro videos on social media are generally really good footage of the brand tennis shoes that a guy wears, whether or not he has on socks, the color of his boat deck carpet (and whether or not, he needs need new carpet) and occasionally a rod tip. And, audio that comes out of this would usually make three marines and a truck driver blush.
Most guys realize when they go home and watch
their footage, “Yah, I didn’t get the
cast, I didn’t get the hook
set, I didn’t get the fight, the fish jumped four times; but I didn’t get that AND I sounded like a Marine drill instructor” but they post it anyway!
That footage is cool for preserving memories. It is not cool to post to the public, especially if you’re an angler that is trying to attract sponsors, reflect a good image when you’re working for sponsors or build yourself as a brand.
I AM A PRO STAFF
On the other hand, we have this whole other
group of anglers
that are trying to
make a name for
themselves and
carry it too far. They
do more shameless
product plugs than the
Bill Dance on half-price
day at Bass Pro shops.
We have guys
promoting everything
from rods, reels and
terminal tackle to toilet
paper and hemorrhoid
cream. Guys... there are
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