What are the benefits of being "Field Staff"

[yellow door 1]

I've heard rumors but I've never heard it from the horses mouth - What do you blokes get in return for your efforts.

[manno]

Originally Posted by yellow door 1

I've heard rumors but I've never heard it from the horses mouth - What do you blokes get in return for your efforts.

No where near the horses mouth..... but id assume there's brand exposure for them and cheap/free gear for you?

[Bremmer15]

Originally Posted by manno

No where near the horses mouth..... but id assume there's brand exposure for them and cheap/free gear for you?

aswell as possibly testing new products, and giving feedback. It is very much still give and take though.
Also, depending on who you are a field staffer for, you may not have to use their products exclusively, as Pro staff or sponsored anglers do.

[Bigrod]

Im very keen to read some replies from a feild staffer, good topic YD.

[Dodgy back]

I'm very much a sceptic when it comes to sponsored anglers. But I don't expect some one that was sponsored and thinks it's a crock will write it on here.

I suspect you will only get good feed back.

[Dan Walter]

Field staff have their place. Its usually considered as a stepping stone to a full sponsorship, kinda like a probation if you like. The angler is expected to do the same things as a pro staffer and receives product at a reduced rate and usually free shirts hats etc..
Some anglers prefer the field staff option as its less pressure then pro staff.

[Squidlipz]

Originally Posted by Dodgy back

I'm very much a sceptic when it comes to sponsored anglers. But I don't expect some one that was sponsored and thinks it's a crock will write it on here.

I suspect you will only get good feed back.

Thats a bit of a funny statement, why are you sceptical of sponsored anglers???

[Squidlipz]

Originally Posted by Dan Walter

Field staff have their place. Its usually considered as a stepping stone to a full sponsorship, kinda like a probation if you like. The angler is expected to do the same things as a pro staffer and receives product at a reduced rate and usually free shirts hats etc..
Some anglers prefer the field staff option as its less pressure then pro staff.

This kinda sums it up, we do get the odd free lure to test out though from time to time and also give valuable feedback on products to the distributors.

The field staffer that catches fish and uploads them on the social media sites like breammaster and Facebook can also be a very effective marketing tool!!

[gtxrally]

Originally Posted by Squidlipz

I can also be a very effective tool!!

Shouldn't talk about yourself like that Reece

[Squidlipz]

Originally Posted by gtxrally

Shouldn't talk about yourself like that Reece

Hahaha, i know i can be a tool, but I'm never effective!!

[yellow door 1]

Thanks for the replies and PM's fellas - I have a much clearer picture of what Field Staff do for companies and what they get in return.