Yeah I know its a long shot

Rodman_Rob · 03-09-06, 06:37 PM

But does anybody know of ANY jobs where I can get paid to fish, or paid just to look at fish? Anybody know what gov. grants are out there that pertain to fishing. It might be a long shot, just looking for that Gov. Job that allows me to fish everyday, or at least everyother day as long as I'm in the outdoors 3-4 days a week I'm happy. I mean certainly there has to be millions and billions of companies looking for fisherman right?

After days like today, I'm thinking of a career change.

Rodman_Rob · 03-09-06, 07:11 PM

what no takers? awww shucks!

Christopherkeene9 · 03-09-06, 07:28 PM

Fwc . . . .

bass kicker · 03-09-06, 08:04 PM

fish counting job

KenDammit · 03-09-06, 08:22 PM

Just work for the fish and wildlife department?

bass kicker · 03-09-06, 08:27 PM

i heard they dont pay that great

HulaPopr · 03-09-06, 08:33 PM

Work for the DNR. Have you ever seen that show on oln called e-force? People getting paid to drive a boat in the keys, you couldn't ask for more.

lizardsrule · 03-09-06, 09:44 PM

Unfortunately in my experience work always has it's bad times. But working outdoors, and enjoying your job just makes it easier some times. I don't think you get to fish near as much as people think, working for the DNR(Dept Of Natural Resources, or whatever they call it down here LOL). But it's still gotta be better than sitting in a office, and you could definately find out where the good fishing holes are. If you want to be rich though, don't think that'll work.

Lizards

WTL · 03-09-06, 10:09 PM

Government grants? Ask this guy....

fishn'fool · 03-09-06, 10:51 PM

bass kicker:

Your right.. with most jobs with the DNR, county conservation boards, or other conservation departments the pay isn't the best. I'm currently a second year Conservation and Biology student at college me and my class mates all know that we may never have a great pay where ever we may end up. Our drive isn't money, its just the love for the outdoors and to help make it even better. I'm sure if you ask anyone in conservation they would tell you the same thing! Don't get me wrong there are good paying jobs witht he DNR and federal level jobs, but for the most part it a job in conservation is a labor of love.

fishn'fool · 03-09-06, 10:58 PM

Rodman Rob:
Have you ever thought about working at tackle store? The next best thing to fishing is talking about it all day and playing with new equipment!!! I have a good friend that is going to school to get his crimonology degree and he works in a tackle store and said he could work there the rest of his life!

Rodman_Rob · 03-10-06, 01:27 AM

I've got a degree in Economics. Most people think its the study of money and finances when it reality its all about Oppertunity and Efficiency. Unfortunately I've yet to find an Oppertunity in Fishing with a lot of pay. Sure would be nice if I saw an ad in the Job section of the classfieds that read something like
"Needed! Bass Fisherman! Doesn't need to be the best, just occasionally catch fish while on the water 4-10 days a week

. No boss, come and go as you please, you picking where you fish. All Expenses Paid By company with FULL BENEFITS!" If yall ever see such an ad, please let me know.

lizardsrule · 03-10-06, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodman_Rob

I've got a degree in Economics. Most people think its the study of money and finances when it reality its all about Oppertunity and Efficiency. Unfortunately I've yet to find an Oppertunity in Fishing with a lot of pay. Sure would be nice if I saw an ad in the Job section of the classfieds that read something like
"Needed! Bass Fisherman! Doesn't need to be the best, just occasionally catch fish while on the water 4-10 days a week

. No boss, come and go as you please, you picking where you fish. All Expenses Paid By company with FULL BENEFITS!" If yall ever see such an ad, please let me know.

Hell no I won't, because I want that job LOL.

Lizards

Bender · 03-10-06, 09:44 AM

How about starting a tackle store and guide service?

everettvet · 03-10-06, 12:37 PM

How about working for one of the lure companies?

Wishing2BFishing · 03-10-06, 02:52 PM

RodmanRob, are you suggesting that one of us could work at a tackle store. I can't speak for everyone, but for me, it would be the equivalent of putting a crackhead in a crackhouse. If the idea is to work at a tackle store to earn money, I would be in debt. Sometimes, I force myself to avoid the tackle store because I can't control myself when I go in.

flbassman · 03-10-06, 04:50 PM

You get get a job on a tugboat. My dad did it for 20 years. WHen you're not working, you can troll. Or you could work for a guide.

03-09-06, 06:37 PM	#1
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	Yeah I know its a long shot But does anybody know of ANY jobs where I can get paid to fish, or paid just to look at fish? Anybody know what gov. grants are out there that pertain to fishing. It might be a long shot, just looking for that Gov. Job that allows me to fish everyday, or at least everyother day as long as I'm in the outdoors 3-4 days a week I'm happy. I mean certainly there has to be millions and billions of companies looking for fisherman right? After days like today, I'm thinking of a career change. __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

03-09-06, 07:11 PM	#2
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	what no takers? awww shucks! __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

03-09-06, 08:04 PM	#4
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	fish counting job __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

03-09-06, 08:27 PM	#6
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	i heard they dont pay that great __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

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HulaPopr BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,282	Work for the DNR. Have you ever seen that show on oln called e-force? People getting paid to drive a boat in the keys, you couldn't ask for more. __________________ Orland, FL To do list: catch a bass on a c-rig catch a bass on a swimbait

03-09-06, 07:28 PM	#3
Christopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, Fla Posts: 2,270	Fwc . . . .

03-09-06, 08:22 PM	#5
KenDammit BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 691	Just work for the fish and wildlife department?

03-09-06, 09:44 PM	#8
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Unfortunately in my experience work always has it's bad times. But working outdoors, and enjoying your job just makes it easier some times. I don't think you get to fish near as much as people think, working for the DNR(Dept Of Natural Resources, or whatever they call it down here LOL). But it's still gotta be better than sitting in a office, and you could definately find out where the good fishing holes are. If you want to be rich though, don't think that'll work. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

03-09-06, 10:09 PM	#9
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Government grants? Ask this guy.... __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

03-09-06, 10:51 PM	#10
fishn'fool BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 96	bass kicker: Your right.. with most jobs with the DNR, county conservation boards, or other conservation departments the pay isn't the best. I'm currently a second year Conservation and Biology student at college me and my class mates all know that we may never have a great pay where ever we may end up. Our drive isn't money, its just the love for the outdoors and to help make it even better. I'm sure if you ask anyone in conservation they would tell you the same thing! Don't get me wrong there are good paying jobs witht he DNR and federal level jobs, but for the most part it a job in conservation is a labor of love. __________________ Fish Hard -- A Conservation and Biology Student

03-09-06, 10:58 PM	#11
fishn'fool BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 96	Rodman Rob: Have you ever thought about working at tackle store? The next best thing to fishing is talking about it all day and playing with new equipment!!! I have a good friend that is going to school to get his crimonology degree and he works in a tackle store and said he could work there the rest of his life! __________________ Fish Hard -- A Conservation and Biology Student

03-10-06, 01:27 AM	#12
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	I've got a degree in Economics. Most people think its the study of money and finances when it reality its all about Oppertunity and Efficiency. Unfortunately I've yet to find an Oppertunity in Fishing with a lot of pay. Sure would be nice if I saw an ad in the Job section of the classfieds that read something like "Needed! Bass Fisherman! Doesn't need to be the best, just occasionally catch fish while on the water 4-10 days a week . No boss, come and go as you please, you picking where you fish. All Expenses Paid By company with FULL BENEFITS!" If yall ever see such an ad, please let me know. __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

03-10-06, 09:44 AM	#14
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	How about starting a tackle store and guide service?

03-10-06, 12:37 PM	#15
everettvet BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 730	How about working for one of the lure companies?

03-10-06, 02:52 PM	#16
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	RodmanRob, are you suggesting that one of us could work at a tackle store. I can't speak for everyone, but for me, it would be the equivalent of putting a crackhead in a crackhouse. If the idea is to work at a tackle store to earn money, I would be in debt. Sometimes, I force myself to avoid the tackle store because I can't control myself when I go in.

03-10-06, 04:50 PM	#17
flbassman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 2,840	You get get a job on a tugboat. My dad did it for 20 years. WHen you're not working, you can troll. Or you could work for a guide. __________________ R.I.P. Zooker

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