making a living in fishing

[Lee Borgersen]

      October workshop set on making a living in fishing industry

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Registration is now open for the Fall 2017 Fishing Careers Workshop hosted by Al Lindner and Troy Lindner and boosted by a line-up of successful outdoor professionals whose diverse work spans the multifaceted sport fishing industry.

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Topics include tournament fishing, guide fishing, freelance outdoor writing, photography, videography, social media marketing, sales representative, conservation officer and DNR, lure design, pro staff and independent retailing.

The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Cragun's Conference Center and Resort on Gull Lake in the Brainerd lakes area. This one day intensive workshop is open to everyone from high school and college students that have a spark and passion for the outdoors to business owners and professionals already working in the industry. Cost is $250 per person. Refreshments are included. Lunch can be purchased on site.


"One of the most common questions asked is 'How do I make a living in the fishing industry?'" said Al Lindner in a news release. "The sport fishing industry is so multifaceted and each speaker from various aspects of the industry will share their personal journey with practical in-depth, step-by-step advice on what it took to get where they are at today. Our goal is to have participants walk away with practical information, guidance and expertise to help them successfully navigate the sport fishing waters."

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To Register online and get more information go to mycampfish.com. On-site lodging is available at Cragun's with special rates until Oct. 16. More information also can be found by calling 800-378-5095 or visiting Camp Fish/Fishing Careers Workshop on Facebook.

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The 2017 Guest speakers include: Seth Feider, Bassmaster Elite Professional Angler; Tom Neustrom, professional guide/promotions, Minnesota Fishing Connections; Joel Nelson, writer, TV/media personality, Joel Nelson Outdoors; Bill Lindner, commercial photographer, videographer, Bill Lindner Photography; Mike Hehner, field producer, Lund's Ultimate Fishing Experience TV; stock photo manager, Lindner Imagery; Brett McComas, editor, Target Walleye/Ice, owner, Stout Outdoors; John Janousek, sales manager, Rassat Outdoor Group; Tim Collette, conservation officer, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; Mark Fisher, director of field promotions, Rapala USA; Marc Bacigalupi, area fisheries supervisor, Department of Natural Resources; Matt Johnson, ice team manager/pro staff Director, Clam Outdoors; Grant Prokop, independent retailer, Thousand Lakes Sporting Goods.  Glenn from MNO  Glenn had to cancel has union meeting that day!

[Steve-o]

How do you make a small fortune in the fishing industry?

Start with large one.

[glenn57]

well Lee they did want someone who knew what they where talkin about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lee Borgersen]

well Lee they did want someone who knew what they where talkin about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YES True!
But..But...But..You were supposed to speak about what not to do!

[Bobby Bass]

how to make a livin in the fishing industry? charge 250.00 a head to listen to people talk about fishing..