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Title: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: Strike-Zone on Mar 16, 2004, 10:45 AM
 To me this a fisherman who has a Pro-Craftinator Boat and use's Pro-Castinator Rods.


Can any one else come up with any other definitions ?  Thanks! 


                             Strike - Zone
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: SuperX2 on Mar 16, 2004, 11:25 AM
Like everything else that "PRO"applies too. If you get paid to do it and you enjoy it than your a pro. I don't know if I would want to be a fishing pro though? Alot of time away from friends and family. Makes a fun hobby work also. No fish = No paycheck (sometimes).
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: dogfish on Mar 16, 2004, 12:36 PM
If it is a job and you are good at it.
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: TroutFishingBear on Mar 16, 2004, 12:45 PM
I figure it just means if you are a expert at it. I don't figure that you have to be paid for it
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: Webguy on Mar 16, 2004, 01:34 PM
My definition: you're a PRO if someone other than yourself gave you the title!  ;)
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: USMC130FE on Mar 16, 2004, 02:20 PM
someone that is ......

"PRO" active in the sport of fishing to me is a pro.  The guy that can go out and fish all day and not catch anything and feel like he's a winner, thats a pro.  But the guy that will take some time out of his busy schedule to take a couple kids out fishing would qualify also, to me that is.  Who of us would really want to be a "PRO" and add all that pressure to an otherwise enjoyable day on the water??

Steve
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: Sandman on Mar 16, 2004, 03:14 PM
Been there, done that, good success but will never do it again. More fun teaching kids clinics and taking them out.
Well put soldier.
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: shark on Mar 16, 2004, 06:03 PM
Some whos good with a protractor ???
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: rgfixit on Mar 16, 2004, 06:35 PM
I think the pro anglers hang around on downtown street corners.
RG
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: sbfpa_Mike on Mar 16, 2004, 06:46 PM
This is not word for word,  or maybe it is,  "The real genius is the guy that gets paid to go fihing!"  I love that commercial,  even though it comes from the enemy.  Any problems with the last,  ask me about it in the Chat Room. 
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: asphalt_kid on Mar 17, 2004, 08:06 PM
I think is meant for the more serious anglers who like the competion part of the fishing world.
Did I just write that?


FISHING is the best medicine of the modern era!!!!
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: jigginstick on Mar 19, 2004, 02:24 PM
Someone who has more tackle than a tackle shop, and knows how to use all of it.
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: reubenpa on Mar 19, 2004, 06:39 PM
obviously a person who catches fish!!  lol   
but look at the "pros" in the bassmaster tours... 50 of them don't catch a keeper half the time!!!! ;D
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: firstice_rules on Mar 24, 2004, 07:58 PM
any one can be a pro angler if you belive in your self and practice quality fish managment with a good thaughts. and if you love to fish ;D.
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: TroutFishingBear on Mar 27, 2004, 11:50 AM
obviously a person who catches fish!!  lol   
but look at the "pros" in the bassmaster tours... 50 of them don't catch a keeper half the time!!!! ;D
That's only because the lakes are pressured so dam* hard. Normally, they bag em' I'm sure.

I have experience with lakes that are hit hard, and let me tell you, fishing is TOUGH when you are nearly shoulder to shoulder with fisherman in a bass lake.
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: reubenpa on Mar 27, 2004, 07:33 PM
Then y do some catch 30 pounds and other get 0,  while the amateurs get 25 pounds.  I know what you mean, but I think that it is hilarious ;D
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: Polar on Apr 12, 2004, 09:40 PM
When fishing becomes a job.
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: fishin_musician on Apr 12, 2004, 10:20 PM
My definition of a pro would be someone who makes his living fishing.  Wait a minute! That would include guys who sell their catch. Right.
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: Fat Boy on Apr 14, 2004, 07:15 AM
I'm not going to define it, but there are several types of pros, including but not limited to fishing guides, tournament anglers, lure makers, and salesmen.  With regard to tournament fishing, when you think about it, fishing technology has come a long way in the last 30 years and in my opinion, it's been driven by professional tournament fishing.  We all benefit immensely by that technology, pros and amateurs alike.

I've only participated in a few of them, made a little money, and at one time in my life considered that path, but, I got married and had a kid.  Providing for my family is far more important as a goal to me than becoming a professional tournament angler.  Plus, my daughter considers me a pro ;D, and her opinion is the only one that counts!  My wife thinks that I'm...well, we won't go there ;D
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: Fat Boy on Apr 15, 2004, 07:03 AM
Thanks for the compliment SZ!  All of our members make this a great site...up to 834 today!  Soon to be 1,000!!!
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: TroutFishingBear on May 07, 2004, 05:40 PM
I have found the definition of pro angler, we need not to look any farther: ME!!!  :P

jk
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: Fat Boy on May 10, 2004, 01:58 AM
I have found the definition of pro angler, we need not to look any farther: ME!!!  :P

jk

TFB, don't be hard on yourself now (with the tongue sticking out smiley)!  Confidence is a huge intangible in fishing...  I'm sure you're kidding and have all the confidence in the world, but still, for those that might lack confidence, keep this in mind.
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: slipbob on May 10, 2004, 03:13 PM
I don't know or care too much about what defines a pro but I just wanna know if any of my heroes have ever visited this site or iceshanty.com.  My heroes include the venerable Al "found Jesus" Linder or Ron Linder or Doug Stange or Dave Genz or Dan Sura or let's not forget Jimmy Linder and the master Matt Straw.  If those guys ever visit this site that would make me happy and to know one of those guys may have read one of my posts or saw some of my walleyes would make me even happier.
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: Sluggo on Jun 08, 2004, 12:45 PM
My definition of a pro angler is an angler that makes their living fishing.  Same as fishin_misician.
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: Mark Barlow on Aug 15, 2004, 06:27 PM
I'm a professional driver because I get paid for it, but this doesn't mean that I can drive better than any of you. The same holds true about pro fisherman. These guys go out and fish for a couple of days to get thier total weight. When you break it down to an average weight per fish it's not to impressive. :o What is impressive is how much money they and thier sponsers have tied up in gear.
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: Original FISHER Jodoin on Apr 07, 2005, 01:59 PM
Someone who gets paid by sponsers to fish.. ;D
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: gillmaniac on Apr 12, 2005, 05:16 PM
Someone who gets paid by sponsers to fish.. ;D

Exactly ;D

gill
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: Buckski on Apr 14, 2005, 02:38 PM
The term professional=making money by doing something other people do for fun. McGraw hill 8th grade dictionary.
I have worked as a professional snowboard teacher and staff coordinator, Like many have stated that does not mean Iam the best or was or will be. Just made money and some people envious.
Making a living from a recreational activity.
Getting back to the fishing aspect, Having fished lake norman in NC I have seen some spots on T.V that they have in tournaments and yest we have done well, other times you can fish all day and get limited action.
Yes I do teachothers how to fish and feel that w/o being paid I have acted like a pro because of the things you teach, tech., manners, skills. All help to complete the larger picture.
I do not like the term and feel that most who qualify would shake this title off. Some are probably proud?? I would not want to work under that pressure, some people thrive off it and are really THAT  GOOD.
I also feel that we can be on equal grounds but the time and money needed are huge investments.
Most of us compile our data on certain lakes that we are familiar with and become VERY knowledgable.
The biggest test I could give to a fishermen who thinks they are pros are. Go to a lake, target a species and catch them in good numbers. Like flying into lake and everyone else in camp gets skunked and you come back with fish, that is a pretty good indicator on you ability or luck.
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: keny on May 18, 2005, 11:34 PM
a pro is someone that is good enough a catching fish that he can get someone else to pick up the whole tab for the fishing trip.
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: Pasquatch on May 19, 2005, 08:17 PM
A pro angler is someone who makes the majority of their income on fishing tournaments, at least that's what I think.
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: archbishop on May 24, 2005, 02:03 PM
i think the term "pro" like in any other sport is someone who gets paid but who knows it could mean anyone who has a sponsor is a pro
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: eyedoktr on May 25, 2005, 06:09 AM
I have a couple of sponsors and fish pro tournaments. Even though my partner and I cashed a check in last week's Cabela's MWC tournament, we don't consider ourselves pros. By definition, that may make us pros to some people but not to us.
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: devil-man on May 25, 2005, 07:02 AM
Dok- First of all, congrats on the fifth place finish!
IMO cashing a check makes you pros.

The only time I've ever gotten paid to fish is when I said I was working but I was actually on the lake...  8)
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: slipbob on May 25, 2005, 03:51 PM
I have a couple of sponsors and fish pro tournaments. Even though my partner and I cashed a check in last week's Cabela's MWC tournament, we don't consider ourselves pros. By definition, that may make us pros to some people but not to us.

Yeah, I second devilman.  Congrats on that eyedoktr.  That's gotta be pretty fun stuff and if you can get paid a little bit too, even better.  The winning stringer of walleyes at that tournament probably weighed more than all of the walleyes I catch in a year combined.  :P
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: Pikeguy on May 26, 2005, 12:30 PM
Somehow I doubt that ;)
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: Rochbassman on May 10, 2006, 11:13 AM
A pro fisherman is someone that PAYS an entry fee to participate in a tournament in which you can win a monetary value. Virtually everyone has been a pro fisherman at one time or another(derbies). A few make this a way of life.
professional/amateur
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: Hood on May 10, 2006, 12:03 PM
All this talk of "PROs" and no mention of guides or charter captains. They are the professional fisherman. The guys on the circuits are ok, but charter captains and guides dont have the sponsorship, they gotta do it themselves, nobody is providing everything for them....that separates the field IMO. EVer notice when they go for somethin else than bass they always hire someone? Hardly ever see em goin for it on their own. I would prolly catch more fish if I had a $30,000 boat and every piece of tackle on earth to help me along free of charge. I would like some of those guys to come up here and shore fish with me and my bucket of minnows and 2 different colored husky jerks. I wouldnt even dare to try and take em trout fishing..... ::)
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: akdg on May 10, 2006, 02:23 PM
All this talk of "PROs" and no mention of guides or charter captains. They are the professional fisherman.

If your gonna go there, what about commercial fisherman?  They don't get paid unless they deliver - literally  ;D
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: Hood on May 10, 2006, 02:24 PM
If your gonna go there, what about commercial fisherman?  They don't get paid unless they deliver - literally  ;D

them too ;D
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: Pikeguy on May 10, 2006, 02:25 PM
If your gonna go there, what about commercial fisherman?  They don't get paid unless they deliver - literally  ;D

They are not "anglers" though... they are fisherman
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: 1tigger on Jul 06, 2006, 08:04 PM
Bottom line ...ANYONE who gets paid to fish or fish with someone that should enjoy doing it for free !
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: crowkiller on Jul 06, 2006, 08:32 PM
some one who has too much time on their hands
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: eyedoktr on Jul 07, 2006, 08:35 AM
O.K. last year I posted that even though I had finished 5th in a major tournament (Cabela's MWC @ Henderson Harbor) and had my face splashed all over tv on The Outdoor Channel, I really didn't consider myself a "pro"

This year, I managed a 2nd place in the same tournament and hopefully (for my sponsors) will be on tv again. The more sponsorship I get really helps alot. It also (I feel) raises my expectations for higher finishes. Maybe, and I say "maybe" I am considered a pro by alot of you. To me, I'm just a guy who has the desire and ability to fish at this high a level of competition.

Oh, and Crowkiller, trust me, I don't have too much time on my hands. I work a fulltime job at Kodak (40+hrs/wk). do photography (just shot the LPGA), run the sound board for a rock band, and still try to fish a couple of times a week.
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: crowkiller on Jul 07, 2006, 09:02 AM
that statement wasn't directed towards you just my oppinion
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: 1tigger on Jul 07, 2006, 03:31 PM
Were talking about those bigshots that stricktly fish for the money !
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: zooker on Sep 26, 2006, 07:34 PM
pro angler;any body that makes more than 1/2 there living from fishing..

pro angler can/does cover fishing guides also...

what ya don't know is that 90% of the bass pro's fish in lil wildcat tourny's during the week to make gas money for the big paychecks held on weekends..

zooker

 
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: vermonster on May 02, 2008, 10:52 AM
      I think a professional angler is someone who is PRO ACTIVE in all areas of the sport of fishing.
   A competitor,educator,promoter, and appraochable and easy to talk to. Someone who is consistent on the water and off. A pro to me would be someone who makes money from the sport and gives back to the sport.
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: 1tigger on May 02, 2008, 11:28 AM
Well Said Vermonster !
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: sperrin on May 22, 2008, 11:09 AM
A "Pro Angler" is someone that gets paid to fish and hits up all the big tournements because it's his job!

The rest of us are weekend warriors....we pay big bucks to enjoy this sport, gas, boats, rods, tackle..etc.
But we enjoy every minute of it!

Stevo
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: troutchaser on May 22, 2008, 12:02 PM
  getting   paid   baby   thats  the  definition  of  a  pro
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: sperrin on May 22, 2008, 04:33 PM
Is there some guys on here that actually get more then 1/2 there yearly wages from fishing or fishing tournements??

Wish I could say that I did but thats not the case  >:(
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: pooley on Jun 24, 2008, 12:10 PM
Al Linder. ;D
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: miket. on Jun 28, 2008, 11:05 AM
no such thing in my book about pro anything, i like to think of it as a seasoned angler. the more you get seasoned , the better you are!!!
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: Coldfeet on Jul 13, 2008, 08:27 AM
Fast boat, no brains, no respect for others using the water, no respect for landowners little to no respect for boats on lifts or tied to docks. Talk all ya want bout them but I've seen them in action plenty of times and have little good to say about any of them. They are only out there to get the money period. They might have one thing in common about fishing and talking it at shows or events but the bottom line is they they do it to make a living off of it period. Invade someone Else's home lake churn up the water bounce 3/4 oz jigs off someones boat hull, snag into a pier only to leave it hanging for some kid to get hurt on, Fly into a group of fishermen only to screw up the fishing for everyone else. Its all part of the game. And the best is this Exploiting a body of water and its fish Catch the fish take pics for newspaper articles talk of how great every lake they fish is then leave for another year leaving its secrets we try to hide from an invasion from outsiders. Only to expose said lakes prizes for others to invade. If you think I don't like pro anglers your right!
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: wnybassman on Sep 01, 2009, 05:54 PM
Do you know how you end up with a small fortune tournament fishing?



Start out with a large fortune   :D :D :D
Title: Re: What's the definition for " Pro Angler"
Post by: Spitfire on Sep 01, 2009, 06:59 PM
Fast boat, no brains, no respect for others using the water, no respect for landowners little to no respect for boats on lifts or tied to docks. Talk all ya want bout them but I've seen them in action plenty of times and have little good to say about any of them. They are only out there to get the money period. They might have one thing in common about fishing and talking it at shows or events but the bottom line is they they do it to make a living off of it period. Invade someone Else's home lake churn up the water bounce 3/4 oz jigs off someones boat hull, snag into a pier only to leave it hanging for some kid to get hurt on, Fly into a group of fishermen only to screw up the fishing for everyone else. Its all part of the game. And the best is this Exploiting a body of water and its fish Catch the fish take pics for newspaper articles talk of how great every lake they fish is then leave for another year leaving its secrets we try to hide from an invasion from outsiders. Only to expose said lakes prizes for others to invade. If you think I don't like pro anglers your right!
    Coldfeet, a year has gone by since this post; I think maybe you have had time to think about it more????.   Don't hold back this time, tell us what you really think about "PRO- ANGLERS". ;D      - Lou