Taking some second and third place wins in a tournament will not make it harder for you to become a professional. It is a stepping-stone to first place. You need to be consistent and know all there is to know about the area you will be fishing. Studying is a big part of walleye fishing and becoming a pro. You need to fish to win and keep your sponsors happy. It might help if you have a partner or you yourself have marketing skills to find and retain sponsors. Sponsors are the only way to fish professionally.

It is always important to know some fellow anglers who participate in the tournaments as well. They always have a wealth of information that can help you. The more you learn the more fish you will catch. Being a professional walleye angler does require dedication and understanding. You cannot fish here and there, you will need to fish all the time and participate in many fishing events. Many anglers who fish for walleye think that this is easy to do, but it takes so much of your time, that it helps to have family and friends that understand what you are doing and how important it is for you to fish every day.

Even the best walleye angler can fail if he does not have the support he needs from family and friends. You give up a lot to be a professional and many people cannot succeed because of this fact. You should do as much reading and talk to other professionals to learn about life as a professional walleye fisherman. If you still think this what you want to do, you can then begin the preparation and find some sponsors and advertise yourself to get some exposure.

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