How Do You Become A Professional Fisherman?
If you are thinking about becoming a professional fisherman, first decide what arena you prefer: offshore commercial fisherman, tournament fisherman or charter guide. There’s a wide range of opportunities available to you in this field. Let’s look at some basic steps. Step 1 Develop your love of fishing into commitment to make a living at it. There’s a difference between hobby fishing and professional fishing. It takes hard work and long hours of practice to become a professional. Step 2 Study the behavior and habitat of the type of fish you plan to make your major focus. A professional fisherman needs to understand feeding and mating habits, whether you are catching fresh-water fish or marine fish. Step 3 Join a local fishing club if you plan to become a professional tournament fisherman. Watch the senior members. Seize every opportunity to fish with them. Learn from them. Club membership can help you get into the tournament circuit. Once you establish a winning track record, sponsors
