A FUNNY THING HAPPENED
Need a
BY DON WIRTH
Sponsor?
ACCORDING
to many bass pros, the tight economy is making it tougher than ever to sign up, and keep, spon- sors. The big guns of tournament shing can be heard whining about how hard it has become to nd sponsors willing to dole out enough cash to allow them to continue living the lavish lifestyles they’re accustomed to. Well, if you ask me, there are still plenty of potential bass shing sponsors out there, if you know where to look! My exhaus- tive research has unearthed oodles of companies that are ready and willing to use your boat and tow vehicle as rolling advertisements for their goods and services. So whether you’re a veteran pro who has recently lost some key sponsors and is facing the horrifying prospect of having to look for a real job, or a newcomer to the vagabond cast-for-cash lifestyle, you might want to get off your kiester and check out the following companies before your competition does. Just imagine how cool YOUR tournament rig would look when wrapped in the graphics of one of these potential sponsors! BWU
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I L L U S T R AT E D B Y CHRIS ARMSTRONG
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