T-ville boat break-in help...anyone wanna go for a ride?

Bigrod,

Fishing tournaments is just ONE element of getting sponsored on a team, not the most important at all, probably the least important. I do know that the "Nitro Team" has openings for members on their team currently, as I spoke with a guy at a tourney about two weeks ago who inquired if my partner and I were interested. If I were you, and had a desire to get on a "team", that is the place I would start. I know the head of the Nitro Team is fishing the R&W Marine series and has been coming to the events, so you may be able to check it out with him at one of those if it is something that interests you.
As far as ME getting on a team, I cannot say a whole lot about it because it was really a series of events that fell into place and ended in a Blessing from God. I cannot explain it much better than that brother. I did get fortunate in that while I was "begging to fish with people", I got replies from some VERY GOOD fishermen who taught me a lot and we did pretty well in the events we entered. Last year was the roughtest year of my life as far as finances and mental health are concerned, and I stuggled waiting for the VA, Army, ect to decide my fate. I have never had to deal with being "broke as a joke" like that in my entire adult life and it took its toll on me. I credit the men on this board for helping me get through it, as I had never given "competitive" fishing a thought until I came here. I had always fished, but never like this. The void left in my life by the things I lost while in combat has largely been filled by this sport and has improved my mental state emmensly.
I appreciate the offer to help, and I would guess with a boat like you have you MUST know what your doing for sure :) I would be happy to answer any other question s you might have about the "sponsor" stuff if you would like to give me a call sometime. I cannot tell you much about MY deal, but I can try and help in any way I can if you like. Thanks again and my number, if you wanna call or just go out fishing sometime, is 502-689-5528.

Rob