I want a job.

jooleyen · 03-03-09, 09:10 PM

It would be great if I could get a job pertaining to fishing, but all of the sports stores I've tried so far tell me I must be 17 or 18. I've tried to negotiate, but they say it's because they sell firearms.

Any recommendations for what I could do with fishing for a job?

Thanks

WTL · 03-03-09, 09:14 PM

Sell bait.

bamabassman · 03-03-09, 09:14 PM

go to your local state park, or county or city park dept. may not be near a fishing hole. but thenit may. or ask at a local bait shop that is on or near the lake.

jooleyen · 03-03-09, 09:21 PM

Sell bait? Do you mean I should make custom lures and sell them?

I am going to try local bait shops too Bama.

BigBassin144 · 03-03-09, 09:25 PM

I'd also try local tackle shops. I could probably get a job at Jann's Net Craft. Man, I'd love to own my own tackle shop.

BB

Foyt20 · 03-03-09, 09:28 PM

I think he means like worms and minnows and stuff. Like the kind that poop

Start a worm farm and make some bank. the only problem you have at your age right now is that there are a heck of a lot more people trying to get a job to put food on the table (literaly) than there normally are. Most of the jobs in my area that are normally populated by young kids (14-18) are filled by adults providing for families.

Good luck on the job hunt though.

BigBassin144 · 03-04-09, 07:55 AM

Yeah, I went to a resteraunt of a friend of ours, and he said he'll let me know, but he's got adults, college educated adults, offering to wash dished and clean the floors...

BB

3dkicker · 03-04-09, 11:51 AM

Try the smaller tackle shops. Try to get to know the owners. Be a regular customer first. Then you may want to go in and work for a couple hours for free. Finally you have to show that you know your fishing gear and be able to help people with their questions. Finally you have to be able to sell product (without pushing product). If you can do all of that you should be able to get a job.

If you have any boat dealerships around you could try and do the same with them.

Check with your Department of Game and Fish and see if they have any jobs over the summer.

Some Marina's have tackle shops or stores. One that I use hires students all the time but most don't like the early hours and all the work they have to do. Some last, most don't.

aikenyounggun · 03-04-09, 03:13 PM

ummm win the lottery .... just kidding .... you can mow lawns like i do ... nothin with fishin but it does make some money ...... got to let it warm up

mont_lunker_hunter · 03-04-09, 03:21 PM

what about opening a boat detailing biz. I know i'd pay someone to detail mine...it's getting filthy!

Bassboss · 03-04-09, 03:29 PM

My dad says he learned 90% of the stuff he knows about salt water fishing from working in a B&T shop. He got paid minimum wage, but learned a poop load of stuff along the way!

Try to gat a job working at a B&T shop, that's what I'd like to do.

Good luck on the hunt!

Foyt20 · 03-04-09, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mont_lunker_hunter

what about opening a boat detailing biz. I know i'd pay someone to detail mine...it's getting filthy!

Watch out for this, i tried detailing cars and motorcycles for a little bit (about a week

) when i was a kid, and most people are way to picky with their stuff to let a "kid" touch their cars.

I dont know how people are with boats, but im assuming its about the same ammount of insanity

lowrider · 03-04-09, 11:41 PM

gotta be wearin a bikini to touch my bike...don't think you'd fit that description

BassMoJo · 03-04-09, 11:51 PM

Dont get one ! enjoy your hs days to the fulliest. you have the rest of your life to work just go fishing everyday. I always worked during the winter and by feb, march, I was quitting because I didnt have enough time to fish .... cant do that anymore...

WTL · 03-05-09, 06:47 AM

Problem with working at McDonalds is he is gonna have to compete against a ton of motivated college educated adults who cant find anything else. Really. Its a crazy time.
Baitshops are even more in demand. I was just thinking he could dig up worms or even catch shiners and sell those.

BassMoJo · 03-05-09, 09:30 AM

Ive started my career and im in my 2nd yr of college

Foyt20 · 03-05-09, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowrider

gotta be wearin a bikini to touch my bike...don't think you'd fit that description

I mean... I COULD wear one, but it would not be what you would expect

jooleyen · 03-05-09, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foyt20

I mean... I COULD wear one, but it would not be what you would expect

And what would I expect?

Foyt20 · 03-05-09, 04:14 PM

Nothing good

bassintom · 03-08-09, 07:56 PM

Try getting a job on a boat as an apprentice baiter and work your way up to......

bamabassman · 03-08-09, 08:26 PM

boat helper in wisconsin? hahaha, he's a cheese head. hahahahahaha. kidding pal, just had to find a reason to say that. been waiting for an opening for a looong time. hahaha.

MrPhotographer06 · 03-08-09, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aikenyounggun

ummm win the lottery .... just kidding .... you can mow lawns like i do ... nothin with fishin but it does make some money ...... got to let it warm up

yepp..

well i kinda work with the ppl i cut grass for year around.. i helped put a roof on yesterday and today..

and i am FRIED.. hottest two days of the year.. and a weekful to come

Foyt20 · 03-08-09, 10:36 PM

Remember that sunscreen and a big hat

MrPhotographer06 · 03-09-09, 06:50 AM

yeah.. my regular hat, sunglasses and teeshirt didnt cut it this weekend..

my arms neck and face around my sunglasses look like this thing

Foyt20 · 03-09-09, 11:43 AM

Ooooo... I hate it when that happens, Ive done it a few times skiing and you get weird raccoon face

03-03-09, 09:10 PM	#1
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	I want a job. It would be great if I could get a job pertaining to fishing, but all of the sports stores I've tried so far tell me I must be 17 or 18. I've tried to negotiate, but they say it's because they sell firearms. Any recommendations for what I could do with fishing for a job? Thanks

03-03-09, 09:14 PM	#2
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Sell bait. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

03-03-09, 09:14 PM	#3
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	go to your local state park, or county or city park dept. may not be near a fishing hole. but thenit may. or ask at a local bait shop that is on or near the lake. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

03-03-09, 09:25 PM	#5
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I'd also try local tackle shops. I could probably get a job at Jann's Net Craft. Man, I'd love to own my own tackle shop. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-04-09, 07:55 AM	#7
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Yeah, I went to a resteraunt of a friend of ours, and he said he'll let me know, but he's got adults, college educated adults, offering to wash dished and clean the floors... BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-03-09, 09:21 PM	#4
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	Sell bait? Do you mean I should make custom lures and sell them? I am going to try local bait shops too Bama.

03-03-09, 09:28 PM	#6
Foyt20 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: R-Ville, Central NJ Posts: 265	I think he means like worms and minnows and stuff. Like the kind that poop Start a worm farm and make some bank. the only problem you have at your age right now is that there are a heck of a lot more people trying to get a job to put food on the table (literaly) than there normally are. Most of the jobs in my area that are normally populated by young kids (14-18) are filled by adults providing for families. Good luck on the job hunt though.

03-04-09, 11:51 AM	#8
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Try the smaller tackle shops. Try to get to know the owners. Be a regular customer first. Then you may want to go in and work for a couple hours for free. Finally you have to show that you know your fishing gear and be able to help people with their questions. Finally you have to be able to sell product (without pushing product). If you can do all of that you should be able to get a job. If you have any boat dealerships around you could try and do the same with them. Check with your Department of Game and Fish and see if they have any jobs over the summer. Some Marina's have tackle shops or stores. One that I use hires students all the time but most don't like the early hours and all the work they have to do. Some last, most don't. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

03-04-09, 03:13 PM	#9
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	ummm win the lottery .... just kidding .... you can mow lawns like i do ... nothin with fishin but it does make some money ...... got to let it warm up __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

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mont_lunker_hunter BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monticello, Arkansas Posts: 371	what about opening a boat detailing biz. I know i'd pay someone to detail mine...it's getting filthy! __________________ Politics is like pleasing a woman, one slip of the tongue and ur in a world of s**t.

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Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	My dad says he learned 90% of the stuff he knows about salt water fishing from working in a B&T shop. He got paid minimum wage, but learned a poop load of stuff along the way! Try to gat a job working at a B&T shop, that's what I'd like to do. Good luck on the hunt! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

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lowrider BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 937	gotta be wearin a bikini to touch my bike...don't think you'd fit that description

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BassMoJo BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hampstead, MD Posts: 801	Dont get one ! enjoy your hs days to the fulliest. you have the rest of your life to work just go fishing everyday. I always worked during the winter and by feb, march, I was quitting because I didnt have enough time to fish .... cant do that anymore... __________________ This is my Signature there are many like it, but this one is mine.

03-05-09, 06:47 AM	#15
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Problem with working at McDonalds is he is gonna have to compete against a ton of motivated college educated adults who cant find anything else. Really. Its a crazy time. Baitshops are even more in demand. I was just thinking he could dig up worms or even catch shiners and sell those. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

03-05-09, 09:30 AM	#16
BassMoJo BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hampstead, MD Posts: 801	Ive started my career and im in my 2nd yr of college __________________ This is my Signature there are many like it, but this one is mine.

03-05-09, 04:14 PM	#19
Foyt20 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: R-Ville, Central NJ Posts: 265	Nothing good

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bassintom BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: washington(northwest) N.J. Posts: 3,958	Try getting a job on a boat as an apprentice baiter and work your way up to...... __________________ A man's gotta believe in something...I believe I'll go fishing.

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bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	boat helper in wisconsin? hahaha, he's a cheese head. hahahahahaha. kidding pal, just had to find a reason to say that. been waiting for an opening for a looong time. hahaha. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

03-08-09, 10:36 PM	#23
Foyt20 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: R-Ville, Central NJ Posts: 265	Remember that sunscreen and a big hat

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MrPhotographer06 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 2,096	yeah.. my regular hat, sunglasses and teeshirt didnt cut it this weekend.. my arms neck and face around my sunglasses look like this thing __________________ For Those I Love, I will Sacrifice: US Army since 2012

03-09-09, 11:43 AM	#25
Foyt20 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: R-Ville, Central NJ Posts: 265	Ooooo... I hate it when that happens, Ive done it a few times skiing and you get weird raccoon face

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