Fishing The Elites in 2025 Will Cost HOW MUCH?

[@husskid]

Hey Steve. Interesting concept. Now, without sponsorship backing, you would have to finish in the 10k range on very derby just to make a small profit at the end of the year. And making a profit and making a living are two different things. This shows why having a good stable of sponsorships is so important. Sometimes small, like owning a phenix boat and winning their at the end of a derby is so important. Also sharing accommodations would help cut cost. Slitting it 2,3 or 4 ways can make a big difference. It would be interesting to see what a low level, mid level and top level pro makes each season. Jacob Foust does his cost analysis at the end of each derby. But I do not believe he put in sponsorship dollars into his all out tournament spending/ cost. Now I know their sponsorship deals are a private matter, but it would still be interesting. To make a living without sponsors I believe you would have to top 10 every derby. Thats without even winning one. That would probably win you a AOY worth 100K and a Classic spot worth a Minimum of 10k I believe. Well good luck with that 😆 Tight lines. Once again hope you and your family are safe and doing well. 🙏 Regards, Steven.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Thank you. Some of the top anglers make 150-200k in sponsors, and I think I know one angler who says he makes that much but is never in the competition. Cheers and thank you!!

[@keithpowell2786]

GREAT VIDEO and eye opening. Man you are knocking out some awesome videos

[@GetUrFishOn]

Thanks!!! Lots of time. Cheers!!

[@jaredleicht1656]

Boat gas $300.00 per event ? That is one day running long distances during an event. A 90 mile run one way is a 350 - 400 dollar day with a second fill-up on the water. That's Plattsburgh- ticonderoga and back. On average, you will spend 750 - 1500 bucks per event. Some events might be around 2k. Tackle $ 50 bucks ? That's like 6 bags of sencos and a chatterbait. To fish as a pro it would take a minimum of 50k in tackle to get started. Your fist season as a pro you will get a discount on tackle but you still have to buy it. You also forgot Tolls and Boat ramp fees. Boat ramp fees here are now $25 Per day and tolls are up also. I've been told by most pros I've known personally it's 100k to fish the tour and 125k to do it right and not eat like shit or cut corners. This is ridiculous and it's also why I say let's open the field up to 200 guys so it can be profitable. Double the guys = double the payouts. But the traveling "pros" are scared to fish against the best local sticks. So it's kept as a private club for millionaires.

[@GetUrFishOn]

I think I was off on gas prices, but I think I could ask friends for tackle, which would stink, but thanks for the comment. It is appreciated. Cheers and thank you!!

[@bobpayseno7481]

Hey Steve- great video but I’m now more interested on how you and your family faired the hurricane. I hope all is well and any damage you may have sustained was minimal.🙏😊

[@GetUrFishOn]

It wasn't a lot of damage. We lost some fence but survived. Thank you for thinking of us. Thank you!! Cheers!!

[@bobpayseno7481]

That’s great to hear you got through the hurricane fairly unscathed Steve!👍🏻

[@lmramos44]

Not only is that extremely interesting, but also insane. It’s a rich boys hobby much like owning an airplane. Out here in California we call that having a lot of FU money. Thanks for putting in the work to show the reality of pro angling. So not only do you have to be a damn good angler you also have to be financially able. How does a young man with a family possibly compete? Great Video. Again Thank You.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Thanks for the comment. It's a lot of money. Thank you!! Cheers!!

[@edwardcowan7012]

In 2005 I won the Federation National Championship and with that came a thing called Fishing a Dream. I qualified for the Elites all entry fees paid, got a retainer for expenses and the use of a wrapped boat and truck for a year. Essential I qualified to fish the 11 Elite events for free. At the time I had young kids and my wife didn’t work so our income and insurance were from my NJ construction job. I chose to keep the substantial winnings from the National, Classic and Bush Shootout and not fish. ESPN owned BASS at the time and I tried to negotiate another 100K to do the deal, lol. Nightmares are dreams too.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Love this. But also congrats on that too. Thats awesome. Cheers and thank you!!

[@Theburningseason]

@@GetUrFishOn Edward Cowan is a legen in the north east

[@martyaustin6545]

No way, I couldn’t do that buddy, I am 57, I am already tired of just thinking about it

[@GetUrFishOn]

I'm 52 and it hurts my head too. Cheers and thank you!!

[@mattthomen1608]

Steve, it's a dream to.fish for a living, if your a bass nutt, but so much is riding on bait trends and locations. It would be nice to master all the seasons and bait techniques across the country .Go Steve!💥🎣🤙🍻

[@GetUrFishOn]

I think it's a dream that works for some but most it becomes a nightmare. Cheers and thank you!!

[@brianlee9074]

Yeah, that's a lot of money. Good video Steve.

[@GetUrFishOn]

It's a lot of money!! Cheers!!

[@navadasmith3209]

I'd love to see a diesel truck payment of $400... Trucks prices are ridiculous lately...

[@toddsteward-g4o]

Beat me to that comment… probably double or triple that $400 payment

[@winstonrocco1981]

You can’t buy a gasser for that price

[@GetUrFishOn]

I was trying my best, but probably short there and boat gas costs. Cheers and thank you!!

[@Dubsfishing24]

Try coming from Washington or Idaho like BP. They only fish 40% of the country. the west coast has been left to behind and yall are truly missing out on some amazing fisheries!

[@GetUrFishOn]

Yeah coming from out west would be horrible. Thank you!! Cheers!!

[@TLBassworks]

Clear Lake, Ca Delta, Mead, Columbia, Dworkshack, Trinity. Hammer places that could catch 7-10lb fish no problem. Watch the older Clear Lake tournaments…..catching 10’s right now, so that’s the potential, spring is off the hook.

[@bobpayseno7481]

@@Dubsfishing24 I’m from Washington and couldn’t agree more with you. 👍🏻😊

[@F.Ronnie]

Very informative. Thanks.

[@GetUrFishOn]

THank you!! Cheers!!

[@faymousfisherman4462]

I always think that’s the most deceptive thing when Bassmaster shows someone’s career earnings. If they have made $1 million they most likely spent at least $700,000

[@GetUrFishOn]

Couldn't be said better!!! Hope your safe bro. Cheers and thank you!!

[@faymousfisherman4462]

@@GetUrFishOn All good here brother. Blessings.

[@MarkoMygun]

Yeah it's clearly a rich man's sport. I love bass fishing ,and 40 years ago the amount I had invested was about $ 20,000 bucks. That's Truck , Boat ,Tackle. And there was no way back then that I could have afforded to fish tournaments. But I still had fun. Thanks for the video 👋

[@GetUrFishOn]

Thank you!! It's a rich mans hobby for sure. Thank you!! Cheers!!

[@thefaithalivechurch]

In Michigan., you forgot the forty dollar pass that you gotta pay for. public access sites. That's if you just park your vehicle and walk around you got to have at $40 pass. I live 30 miles from Michigan in Indiana and I had to buy 1

[@GetUrFishOn]

I did my best, but thank you. Cheers!!

[@craigowen9531]

What kind of boat deal doesn’t require a purchase or payment each month? You mentioned not having boat cost figured in. Thank you for your time!

[@GetUrFishOn]

Most anglers have a memo boat deal. They can use it for a year than must sell it. It allows them to get a new boat every year. Cheers!!

[@ronniepierce4599]

You’re wrong on the fishing license call the state and ask him what it is to get a out-of-state fishing license. When I was in Mississippi, it was like $85 for three days. Or it was $95 for a year.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Thanks for the info. Cheers!!

[@b.s.fishing5902]

I’ve always wanted someone to kinda force an anonymous pill for all the anglers on your that actually did what Foutz did by coming out with his total sponsor dollars. Don’t have to have names or even sponsors names but just the total financial contribution from the sponsors. Just to see what the breakdown between the top 10 earners pull in vs average vs bottom 10 earners. Sadly I doubt something like this would ever happen but would be a great addition to videos like this

[@GetUrFishOn]

I have a good clue on some of the anglers sponsorships, but I don't want to betray the relationship. Cheers and thank you!!

[@TheGnthreman]

Most major sports leagues, like the NFL or NBA, do not require athletes to pay to participate. Removing entry fees would further legitimize bass fishing as a professional sport. 2. Financial Burden: Entry fees for the Elite Series are steep (around $40,000 annually), creating a significant financial barrier, especially for up-and-coming anglers who may struggle with sponsorships. 3. Growth of the Sport: By reducing the financial strain on anglers, more people may be encouraged to pursue a professional bass fishing career, promoting inclusivity and expanding the talent pool. 4. Sponsorship-Driven Model: As a top-tier league, the Bassmaster Elite Series could shift towards a model where sponsors and broadcasting deals cover costs, similar to other sports leagues.

[@GetUrFishOn]

I agree with everything you said. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!!

[@searchingforsportscards7127]

I think you underestimated quite a lot. A 2500 GMC diesel is 85k, assume you put 35 down, 50k at 4% for 60 months is a $920 payment. I think the expenses are probably in the 85-90k range. If that’s the case you need to earn a minimum of 200k per year between winnings and sponsors dollars to survive out there for any length of time. At that rate you’re making 115k. You better have a spouse that has a decent job with insurance too because there might be some LEAN years otherwise.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Probably, I did my best. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!!

[@chaddrumm6809]

If I could live again, I’d want to love bass fishing, but if I wanted to go pro in something it would be golf. And no, I don’t golf! Of course golf is hard, but damn be be a 100 level golfer you’re still making $$$;compared to pro bass fishing!

[@GetUrFishOn]

I agree. Golfers are RICH RICH!! Cheers and thank you!!

[@anthonygehl3563]

Steve way to break it all down that is expensive 🎣tight lines.

[@GetUrFishOn]

I am off a little I think, but still tried. Cheers and thank you!!

[@JeremyMartin-xq7pb]

You too can be an angler on the Graphmaster elite tour, for just the low low price of 75k dollars.

[@Theburningseason]

@@JeremyMartin-xq7pb got it wrong it's the bass anglers shityer series Or Big ass screen series

[@GetUrFishOn]

LOL and that's probably low. Cheers and thank you!!

[@af4od02]

We must not forget, these Elite anglers want to compete in this club at any cost. Each angler has the dream to one day hoist above their head a big Blue BASS trophy at either a season event or the Classic. These Elite anglers will spend anything for this one in a life time opportunity. I personally don’t care about all the difficulties these Elite anglers face. These Elite anglers are chasing their dreams. When a mountain climber travels to Nepal to climb Mount Everest, the expenses and time invested is large. There is no monetary return. But the mountaineers are like the BASS Elite anglers, they want a chance to stand on the Summit at least once.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Great comment. Love this bro. Thank you!! Cheers!!

[@txhuntsman]

I would rather watch you fish than most pros Steve. You can stay with me when you were fishing Palestine and Fork, But good breakdown.

[@Theburningseason]

I'd rather watch a blue heron fish than most pros

[@txhuntsman]

@@Theburningseason Facts!

[@GetUrFishOn]

Thank you!!! Cheers and thank you!!

[@leblueoutdoors5945]

The sad thing about this is it just proves for the most part this is a rich mans game. I know some of the guys, very few, can pull this off with just winnings but for the rest you better have some damn good sponsors or you just have a lot of money and you can pay it out of your pocket. For a league to be able to pay its anglers without an entry fee it would take a pretty penny. I did a work sheet on a league with 50 anglers once and it was interesting to see what it would take. I won't get into all the specifics cause I would be writing a book here but the jest of it would be every angler would get a salary with ways of getting bonuses and raises. After the plan was made I came out with a figure of $8 million dollars. That's just for the anglers, that's not for operational cost of the league. Sounds like a lot but when you think about it that is pay for one year for one half decent NFL player.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Its tough to make it in fishing without sponsors, really it's impossible. You can't live on earnings. Awesome comment. Cheers and thank you!!

[@ronknight7863]

Nothing at all to do with fishing but with the weather you guys are getting please stay safe !!

[@GetUrFishOn]

Thank you, it was an interesting night. Cheers and thank you!!

[@lroyson]

Bro, dont quit your day job. 😂 I hope you and yours are fairing well in the storm.

[@GetUrFishOn]

I won't be..... and thank you!! Cheers!!

[@DonMyler]

the best way to est. truck cost is a cost per mile. that will cover everything including enough to replace the truck when needed. you can get this information from AAA. i would est. .90 per mile

[@GetUrFishOn]

Yeah I wish I would have thought of that, but tried my best. Cheers and thank you!!

[@guffeymanteca3467]

Hey remember when I was fishing draw tournaments back in the middle 80s every time somebody got in the boat with me they said they wanted to be a professional angler back then prices aren't what they are now I just kind of snickered inside and said go for it there was two very young individuals I fished with one of them about three times he never talked about being a professional angler but I knew that he had the potential I would always give him the front of the boat I just sit in the back and have a good time that one was ish Monroe he has done very well the other one was fishing in a Pro-Am as an amateur that night at the dinner the guy across from me who was the pro was complaining about a young kid kicking his butt me and my wife just sit there and listen to him complain anyway that was skeet Reese he also has done very well

[@GetUrFishOn]

Cheers and thank you!!

[@B_ROB_82]

and thats why you see guys sacrifice honest opinions and outspoken personalities for sponsor money, which is absolutely fine just not for all. making money fishing is like any other pro sport in the sense you have to be really damn good to profit without other incomes

[@GetUrFishOn]

Lots of anglers won't be honest about stuff just for sponsorships, but it's the game they must play. Cheers and thank you!!

[@WarEagleTheBest]

Most of the pro anglers, especially new ones and young one (18-25 year old) are come from money. Parents can easily pay 200k for them to fish. I remember my son used to go fencing practices and some parents donated 50-100k to the school, again - DO-NA-TED to school.

[@GetUrFishOn]

I think your right. I think its a lot of money. Thank you!! Cheers!!

[@CreedGarner]

It’s crazy how easy it is to miss the little things that can add up quickly. Great video man! Keep up the good work!

[@GetUrFishOn]

Thank you, hope your doing well. Cheers and thank you!!

[@fishybassvon5752]

Did you include the practice days?

[@GetUrFishOn]

@@fishybassvon5752 yeah I figured I would need 7 days at the house. Cheers!!

[@fishybassvon5752]

@@GetUrFishOn just insanely costly…thanks for the vid!

[@joeleade7622]

Nice analysis but, I think his numbers are a significant under estimate.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Thank you!! Cheers!!

[@notsogood6249]

Now I know where I saw you. I might be wrong or you have a twin brother. Do you work as a cashier for Pro Bass in Orlando?

[@GetUrFishOn]

I have not, I've been up there many times, but never worked. They used to sponsor the radio show for a bunch of years and I would do remotes up there. Cheers and thank you!!

[@brettaylor9098]

You're analysis is spot on. If BASS (or MLF) was truly a professional tour 2 things would be different. 1. There would be no entry fee. Professionals don't play for their own money (football, baseball, golf, tennis, bowling, et. al.). 2. Anybody who is in "the major leagues" and is playing for miney (PGA. tennis, etc.) has contracts with sponsors that more than pay their traveling expenses. Bass fishing is where golf was in the 50's and tennis in the 60's. Guys couldn't make a living just on tournament winnings. Hopefully some organization will find away to convince sponsors it is worth the money for the sponsor to pay the entire purse (plus some for the organization). Until then, bass fishing is not truly a "professional sport."

[@GetUrFishOn]

AGREED!!! Cheers and thank you!!

[@chriscurtis8577]

I see reviewer singing but it's not worth it to do you love that just the way cuz it's your favorite hobby to fish

[@GetUrFishOn]

I agree. Thank you!! Cheers!!

[@APFishing420]

It’s Much appreciated you taking time out to do this and show me how much of a crazy person I am for wanting to do this, I giggled each time at the tackle budget lol

[@GetUrFishOn]

I am probably wrong with tackle and boat gas costs, but I do know a couple people so I would be hitting them up for stuff. LOL Cheers and thank you!!

[@HankSnowgrandslamfishing]

Great breakdown Steve. At those costs I don't think I could be an elite angler. Thanks for sharing.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Me too. Cheers and thank you!!

[@davidgosper4517]

Pro elite Steve, take that money, go to Hard Rock odds may be better. You low on gas cost. Forgot, car and boat insurance. How about your home expenses? Car rental is low try 600 plus. Good news, your food budget is low. You will lose weight. Better learn to use ffs, to cash 3 checks. When up north, have KVD, or Zona, as your Marshall, let them fish, and watch them. A good dream. You hooked me, to watch. Good job.

[@GetUrFishOn]

I knew I was low, but I tried to be real and do the work. It's tough to imagine spending that much money to fish, IMO. Cheers and thank you!!

[@dann.294]

It’s funny that a lot of people think , because they are pro fisherman, everything is given to them. I would bet many guys that try it, go broke. I would add , it’s gotta be extremely hard on a family, if a guy has kids, and he’s gone so much.

[@GetUrFishOn]

So true. I'll be honest, I've received most of the tackle I use for free, but that doesn't pay bills. Cheers and thank you!!

[@PeterB-x1z]

Well done

[@GetUrFishOn]

Thank you!! Cheers!!

[@dirtshallowoutdoors6009]

Stay safe buddy

[@GetUrFishOn]

Thank you!!

[@caroferg8857]

Wowzers.

[@GetUrFishOn]

I think it's pretty close, if I was an Elite angler, and lets be real, I AM NOT!!! Cheers!!

[@1829Lola]

Your numbers are close. Jacob Foutz ( the guy that did the KZbin video crying poor ) had a great year making around 140k. He has made videos from every event on his costs and money made. He did make a profit this year are being in the hole a lot last year. I have no idea how anyone could write a business plan to be a Pro fishermen. But they are lined up to do it. Stay safe down there.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Thanks. I think I could get most my tackle and stuff for free, kinda do now as is, but it's expensive. Cheers and thank you!!

[@jorgfalk8798]

Danke!

[@GetUrFishOn]

Thank you!!

[@workout3676]

I don't know of any elite fisherman that don't share rooms

[@GetUrFishOn]

I don't think Milliken does because he brings his family. It's a must these days. Cheers and thank you!!

[@Theburningseason]

You forgot another 10k for buyimg way points, 25 dollars in chain saw gas to cut trees down.

[@fishybassvon5752]

Heard they just jacked up the price to absorb the inflation 😂

[@Theburningseason]

@@fishybassvon5752 damn no wonder Milliken is leaving possibly. Way points got to expensive lol

[@fishybassvon5752]

@@Theburningseason 😂 but he only needs one FFS transducer to fish next year…all the $$ he saved

[@GetUrFishOn]

LOL thank you for this, I needed it after the fun night with Milton. Cheers and thank you!!

[@Theburningseason]

@@GetUrFishOn hopefully u made it out ok

[@lancepoore3045]

Hey, at least you'd be paying for a chance to maybe just possibly win some of those expenses back. 😅

[@GetUrFishOn]

I couldn't win against those guys EVER!! Cheers and thank you!!

[@jonmartinez1855]

The bottom is that it costs a lot of cheese and you are not going to win every time. Fishing isn't a way to make a million but a way to spend a million.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Couldn't have said it better. Thank you!! Cheers!!

[@garybeam2361]

Why did you delete my comment? All I said was "if you're not fishing why should you be concerned with what it costs others to fish?

[@GetUrFishOn]

I don't delete comments, but I'm concerned because of the stuff I do on here. Sorry!

[@leonardb7699]

Your tackle estimates are way to high. You probably have all the tackle you'll need already. All you need on Lake St. Clair for example is a spinning rod spooled with 20 pound braid, some drop shot weights, some leader line, and some drop shot baits like a flat worm or Z-Too. You most likely already have all that or something that will work. If you have some Jigs, Chatterbaits, Spinnerbaits,Senkos, Crankbaits, hooks, sinkers, baitcasrters, spinning rods, a spool of braid, mono, and flurocarbon, and last but not least FFS you should be able to catch fish anywhere. Forget about buying the baits that the others are using. You have more success fish the way that works for you. And remeber a bass is a bass is a bass.

[@GetUrFishOn]

I think in some places I would need more tackle, but southern states I think I would be all right. Thank you!! Cheers!!

[@jimdoty6353]

Yeowser one heck of a gamble a lot of money to lay down I don’t see a way to justify it. Unless you’re independently wealthy .

[@GetUrFishOn]

That's helps young anglers these days. Cheers and thank you!!

[@chaddrumm6809]

Bottom line is, work your grind. Hopefully you can make a good living doing whatever. Buy your rig and bass fish lower level tourneys for fun! It’s pretty damn obvious that trying to be a Pro angler for most is an absolute struggle! I know that in my younger years fishing too many tourneys made fishing NOT fun. Bass fishing , IMO, should be a passionate “ release”. It really isn’t a PRO sport to be a pro bass angler. Minimize sponsorships and pro bass fishing wouldn’t be a full time job!

[@GetUrFishOn]

Love the comment. Cheers and thank you!!

[@jimmylester4539]

Who has a $400.00/mo truck payment driving a 1-3 yr old truck?

[@GetUrFishOn]

Cheers and thank you!!

[@MichaelKoutny]

Wow! How the hell can a regular guy go fish these tournaments, you really need to be independently wealthy and that’s no crap! 😮

[@GetUrFishOn]

And this is probably short money.... Cheers and thank you!!

[@squonto47]

“Professional” bass fishing is simply gambling. And as they say, there’s a sucker born every minute.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Love this. Cheers and thank you!!

[@Patriot-dt3wk]

You’re not a pro if you have to pay to play. Well maybe you are a pro gambler but that’s about it. If they want to gamble that kind of money and time and commitment to chase a dream then good for them. But they should never complain about the money. They know what they signed up for.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Love the comment and agree. Cheers and thank you!!

[@ranger1182]

I honestly think your estimate is conservative. My guess is it would be closer to $80000

[@GetUrFishOn]

I am off with a couple things for sure, but I did put a lot of thought and work into this. Cheers and thank you!!

[@manwithears355]

OK non resident is $81. Add fiddy

[@GetUrFishOn]

Thanks. Thank you!! Cheers!!

[@riverrat988]

Would love to fish tournaments But I’m to old and not an enough money. But I still chase those River Bass and love every minute of it. Don’t tell anyone but some of my rods might be 7 years old. I’m a sale shopper 👍

[@GetUrFishOn]

It takes a lot to make it these days. Cheers and thank you!!

[@johndoran7331]

Anglers are now starting to preach this. I can only believe it was highly discouraged in the past.... This sport is a money pit. Always has been. There's only an opportunity for a few to really make $ without sponsorships, or having other sources of income, or being independently wealthy. If you fished the Elite trail (Any trail) and cashed a check in every tourney.... you would be well within the classic cut, possible TV footage and pod cast invites (hint)… and would be living your life at or below the poverty level without any top 15 finishes. Think about that... this could be broken down in many categories. That said... getting ready to leave to gas up the boat and truck to pre-fish for a weekend tourney.

[@GetUrFishOn]

You must fish really well to make it on tournament earnings alone, but amazing comment. Cheers and thank you!!

[@robertschurg6228]

Try living up north driving south.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Either way, it's expensive. Cheers and thank you!!

[@DennisDuffy-n8g]

So many of those pros are so close to being broke only a few make money 💰

[@GetUrFishOn]

Yep, its scary. Thank you!! Cheers!!

[@godude7275]

This was a good video. Between the poor, corruptly managed organizations and the obscene costs to fish, I made one of the best decisions of my life a few years ago. I quit tournament fishing, took that money that I would have been spending and bought land and just fish for fun now. Only regret now is wishing I would have done it sooner.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Couldn't agree more. Cheers and thank you!!

[@corymiles248]

Lost wages in there?

[@GetUrFishOn]

Nope I can't calculate that. Thank you!! Cheers!!

[@thereeldevin1875]

Not worth it. How many days off work would someone have to take to fish the Elites? 9 weeks? 🤯

[@GetUrFishOn]

Some make it their ONLY job. Cheers and thank you!!

[@dankardash324]

Back to my original premise, to make a million dollars you need to start with two million. Thanks but no thanks!!!

[@GetUrFishOn]

LOL SO TRUE!!! Cheers and thank you!!

[@SpookyRedz]

Did u delete my comment ? It’s gone

[@GetUrFishOn]

I don't delete comments, but I will check to see if it's held for review. Thank you!! Cheers!!

[@mikeharris130]

You mentioned Jacob Foutz. He can fish, but he needs to brush up on his people skills. He lacks there for sure.

[@GetUrFishOn]

I understand and hear ya. Cheers and thank you!!

[@stevehogan8829]

I can not come up with any good reason to become a tournament angler, regardless of where you live, Tournament anglers hurt Sport fishing for Sportsmen,

[@GetUrFishOn]

I agree. Cheers and thank you!!

[@Theburningseason]

B.S NEVER TO OLD

[@GetUrFishOn]

Thank you but I think I am. Cheers brother.

[@carlhurd4207]

You could use a car to haul a kayak. 😂

[@GetUrFishOn]

Yes you can. Paddling a kayak against the pros with engines might make a fun tournament. Cheers and thank you!!

[@eddiejones974]

The elites is a rich man's sport this is what it comes down to money and technology your not getting the best anglers just the richest

[@GetUrFishOn]

It's all the leagues. Cheers and thank you!!

[@randyhilberg3422]

Stick another 40% on that if your a Canadian,all the same your numbers are very conservative

[@GetUrFishOn]

I can't even imagine that or coming from the West Coast. Thank you!! Cheers!!

[@Glenn-w8q]

Are the Elites elite? Yes! Are they the best fishermen in the world? No! It’s like snow skiing or tennis, it is an exclusive sport that only a select few are able to participate. A professional fisherman has to either be rich or willing to take a huge financial chance. Most really good fishermen I know probably could compete but have jobs, families, responsibilities, etc. that prohibit them from participating. I’m not hating, I enjoy the elites and realize many of them have sacrificed a lot to chance the dream. It’s just not feasible for most people.

[@GetUrFishOn]

I agree, great comment.Cheers!!

[@timmontano8792]

Can you deduct all of this on your taxes if you're a bonified "Pro Bass Fisherman?" What steps do you have to take to prove that you're a "Pro Fisherman" on your tax filings? One of the reasons I decided NOT to go full time into a KZbin content creator of fishing related videos was because I knew that if I did this, I would grow to hate fishing. I think I'd grow to hate bass fishing if were to become a "Pro Bass Fisherman." Not that I could ever do that. It's the fact that I can't go fishing any time I want to that makes me love fishing. This video gave a roundabout explanation about why we periodically hear about those "Pro Bass Fishermen" that get caught cheating. If the love of money is the root of all evil, then the hatred of paying bills must be Evil's nagging wife.

[@utu583lc]

I believe you can. It is like being self employed. I mean really most people that work factory, construction, transportation jobs have that ability to write off portions of their expenses. Now guides can for sure. I have buddies that are guides and they do in fact write off costs. I would like to see if this what they do as pro's and to what extent.

[@GetUrFishOn]

I don't know but I would imagine some of it is deductable. Thank you!! Cheers!!

[@chriscurtis8577]

If I was you I would not do it cuz this is going to take a lot out of you

[@GetUrFishOn]

I'm right there with you. Thank you!! Cheers!!

[@Handtiedbaits]

Just be glad you don’t have to travel to Commiefornia where I live because your expenses would be at least double. The good news is you only have to be here a week😂

[@GetUrFishOn]

If coming from out West, things would be a lot more. Cheers and thank you!!

[@gregarmstrong6798]

Don’t you have to MAKE money at fishing to call yourself a “professional”? Otherwise, you’re just paying for a stress-filled fishing adventure.

[@GetUrFishOn]

There was an old writers association I was affliated with, but most of the writers didn't make money. I thought it was crazy, but I understand it more now. Cheers and thank you!!

[@davidgarner2170]

I think your a little light,

[@GetUrFishOn]

I probably am, but I did my best. Cheers!!

[@kathyg4906]

Risky choice to be a pro angler. Add in insurance and saving for retirement yikes. Pro bass tournaments need to add revenue streams to make it like a true pro sport where you get paid to play not pay to play.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Awesome comment. Thank you!! Cheers!!

[@denniskeys8559]

It isn’t even worth it man

[@GetUrFishOn]

For some it is. Others NOPE!! Cheers and thank you!!

[@martys4814]

You are so far off……stop trying….is ridiculous stupid….those young guns get daddy money because at 18-20 there is no way they have all that money ……400 truck payment….you kidding me…..you are so clueless…..

[@GetUrFishOn]

I am clueless, thank you for reminding me. Thanks for the great comment. Cheers!! KK

[@outdoorswithjt6652]

Its like a soap opera for men.

[@GetUrFishOn]

Yep, and it's more than I probably put. Cheers and thank you!!

[@spaceman0351]

Really who cares?

[@GetUrFishOn]

No one. Cheers and thank you!!

[@Garminrules]

No one cares

[@GetUrFishOn]

Cheers and thank you!!