I want to fish for a living but don’t know where to start
Mar 19, 2021 09:55:39 #
So for a bit of context I’m about halfway through highschool and spend pretty much every free minute that I can fishing, I’m also fortunate to be able to go to college if I want to. Personally, I don’t care all that much about how much money I would be making as long as I could live comfortably and do something I love (probably fishing). My parents seem pretty adamant on me going to college (again, I’m very grateful that I even have to opportunity to go) but I don’t think a lot of what I want to do after highschool requires a degree, so I’m just looking for some advice on careers in fishing or something related that might require some sort of degree or education, or just anything else that doesn’t, I just want to figure out what I wanna do early on, thanks.
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by Em-Rip-1583
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by Em-Rip-1583
Mar 19, 2021 11:02:52 #
Your first obstacle is the cost of getting started in the pro circuit. Boat, gear, travel, motels, food not to mention entry fees. Major series tournaments can cost $30,000 annually for entry fees. Start out with local tournaments and see how you do. If your not in the money consistently you need to rethink about your parents advice and get your degree or learn a trade and enjoy fishing as your passion.
Mar 20, 2021 08:47:05 #
Jungle Ranch Fish Camp
Loc: Punta Gorda, FL
Where do you live?
Where do you go fishing regularly ?
Do you have close family or friends that live near great locations to catch fish?
Where do you go fishing regularly ?
Do you have close family or friends that live near great locations to catch fish?
Mar 20, 2021 10:11:53 #
FS Digest wrote:
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I met a young man recently that had a degree in marine biology and worked for Fish and Game. He got to go fishing every day and got paid for it and has a really great retirement plan waiting for him when he’s done “working “. So you might want to think about going that route instead of the pro tournament route. Just saying.
Mar 20, 2021 10:26:26 #
hhager23
Loc: Hatteras NC
Fish Dancer wrote:
I met a young man recently that had a degree in marine biology and worked for Fish and Game. He got to go fishing every day and got paid for it and has a really great retirement plan waiting for him when he’s done “working “. So you might want to think about going that route instead of the pro tournament route. Just saying.
Good suggestion.
Mar 20, 2021 10:28:07 #
hhager23
Loc: Hatteras NC
There are colleges that have fishing teams. What about studying marine biology while fishing on a college team.
Mar 20, 2021 11:18:31 #
hhager23 wrote:
There are colleges that have fishing teams. What about studying marine biology while fishing on a college team.
That’s a great idea!!
Mar 20, 2021 13:08:25 #
Best way to make a small fortune fishing is to start with a large fortune
Mar 20, 2021 13:19:08 #
Ben Bragg wrote:
Best way to make a small fortune fishing is to start with a large fortune
👍😃
Mar 20, 2021 13:51:42 #
FS Digest wrote:
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Well. kid if you have the chance to go to college thats real good. If you go to votech after about a yr or so you come out of school with a job waiting for you. The vo tech i recommend is a career in the marine industry. So after you get out of school you will have something you can fall back on if the fishing career does not pan out. In florida there is mmi or phoenix az. marine mechanics institute. There are other vo tech schools in florida as well. The Ricky Sitka
Mar 20, 2021 14:06:52 #
hemihappy
Loc: pawleys island s.c.
That is a great idea. If you get good enough at fishing there is always becoming a guide many do very well. Get an education first marine biology sounds like a great place to start. Learn fish habits and your on your way.
Mar 20, 2021 14:13:18 #
Mar 20, 2021 14:22:21 #
All of the above is great advice, fist and foremost, get an education. Major in outdoor science or wildlife management or something that will keep you involved with the outdoors. College fishing teams are getting very popular so look around for a school that has a team. There are very few professionals that make big money when considering the costs of competition. Getting a sponsor is key and that requires some experience and a competitive record so start slow in the lower level tourneys. if you are good enough for the pros, you will kill the lower levels. With an education you will have something to fall back on. You indicated that you don't need a lot of money to be happy. Let me tell you. its easier to be happy if money is not your worry.
Mar 20, 2021 14:37:50 #
Mar 20, 2021 15:08:49 #
Check out what Gerald Swindle says about becoming a pro on YouTube. There is a lot more to it then buying a boat and catching fish. Business and marketing is 2 of the things he hits on. Check it out and good luck to you bud.
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