BASS-N-BANKS

"For Jesus Christ is the Lord and Savior"

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BASSNBANKS@GMAIL.COM



Hello, I am Devon Banks a Christian Angler with bass fishing as my passion I plan to become the best angler possible through the help of veteran anglers and Jesus Christ. I am participating in such tours as FLW/ BFL Michigan Division, Stren Series and FLW Tour. I am a graduate of the University of  Michigan-Dearborn with a degree in Elementary education, which is a great profession because it coincides with tournament angling. I enjoy being around the youth and explaining the importance of education and tournament angling. Please review my web page and leave feed back at my e-mail BASSNBANKS@GMAIL.COM 

RESUME:

Devon Banks

36632 Jefferson Court Apt. 7308
Farmington Hills, MI 48335

Phone: 810-444-2698

E-mail: bassnbanks@gmail.com

Webpage: http://www.forministry.com/USMIBGENCBBBBB

 

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain representative sponsorship for bass fishing season 

EXPERIENCE:

¨       2007 FLW TOUR Detroit River volunteer

¨       2007 Michigan BFL participant

¨       2007 Stren Series Participant

¨       2006 Regional Qualifier Fort Madison Iowa

¨       2006 Wal-Mart FLW/BFL-Michigan Division

¨       Obtained top-ten status throughout 1st career season

¨       3rd place Lake St. Clair- 2nd Career Event

¨       Qualified for regional 1st season 

American Bass Anglers (CAST Program): 

¨       Lake Nepessing 5/28/05

¨       1st Place 3.8

¨       Big Bass 3.8 

American Bass Anglers (CAST Program):

¨       Lobdell Lake 6/12/05

¨       1st Place 8.3

¨       Big Bass 4.2 

REFERENCES: 

James Hobson:

Motor City Bass Anglers

http://www.motorcitybassanglers.com/

313-645-5886 

Ed Keplinger:

574-516-1235 

Marcel Veenstra:

810-925-5035

http://marcelveenstra.com/ 

Anthony Adams:

American Bass Anglers Tournament Director

586-202-3594 

Steve Webb

810-577-1399

American Bass Anglers Big Bass Lake Nepessing 5/28/2006

Cut a check for $150.00 and Received Big Bass Award


Lake St. Clair Small Mouth


Kevin Vandam and I at the 2006 Fishing Expo in Novi, MI

BIG BASS AWARD


3.5 lb Smallmouth Bass Lake St. Clair


Devon Banks University of Michigan Graduate and 4th grade Elementary Teacher
 

St. Clair Smallmouth Spring 2007

St. Clair Largemouth Spring 2007

George Cochran, Larry Nixon, and I at the 2007 FLW Tour at the Detroit River

Motor City Bass Angler's Volunteer for the 2007 FLW TOUR Detroit River pic with Clark Wendlatt's Kelloggs Ranger Z-20


Sponsorship Information

Definition of a Sponsor

The world of fishing is quickly becoming a marketing frenzy.  In 2005, bass fishing exploded nationally into a televised sport on three major networks including ESPN, Fox Sports Net, and Outdoor Life Network.  Nearly 17 full hours of national network time was dedicated to the Bassmasters Classic.  What does this mean to sponsors?  Simple...more exposure.  More exposure means more fans, more Fisherman, more tournaments, and more opportunities to market product through anglers.

Why do anglers need sponsors?  Sponsorships are the life blood of the competitive angler.  In order for the tournament fisherman to compete in as many entries as possible each year, they need resources to pay for the expense of travel and entry fees.  With the emergence of weeknight divisions and team tournaments, some of the financial burden is lessened.  However, with the relief from a partner comes a split in the dividends.  So, anglers seek out businesses and interests willing to participate in a different kind of partnership.  In essence, anglers become subcontractors offering advertising space on boats, jerseys and tow vehicles in exchange for sponsorship money.  Also we make ourselves available for the sponsor in whatever ways we can.  An example ; appearing at a fishing show for a boat sponsor.    

Okay, it sounds like anglers need sponsors more than sponsors need anglers, right?  Well.....it's really a symbiotic relationship.  Sponsors and anglers need each other.  

Anglers add legitimacy to products.  They put a face with a name.  They introduce new products on the tour.  Anglers promote to other anglers.  Pro Fisherman are in the spotlight, even when they are practicing.  Spectators and fans notice who their favorite angler supports.  Few things catch some ones eye quicker than a giant bass rig rolling down the highway. Those same rigs can carry a message from sponsors.  Put it this way, advertising money spent on billboards will reach thousands.  That same amount invested into a fishing sponsorship will affect thousands.  The message is carried personally to the public through a recognized spokesman who has made it his job to gain respect and establish personal contact with as many people as possible in his travels.  That is in fact what we do.   

This is my definition of a professional sponsorship.  It is my opinion that a professional angler should be measured respectively:  by character.  On or off the water, tournament or practice, my goal is to positively reflect the virtues of our sport through professionalism and performance.  I believe that my role as a spokesman is every bit as important as my job as a fisherman.  I look forward to forming a professional relationship with anyone interested in being on the cutting edge of professional angling.

Colleagues:

Marcel Veenstra

http://www.flwoutdoors.com/ap/bio.cfm?mid=176284






 


Dwight Ragland and James Hobson of Motor City Bass Anglers

www.motorcitybassanglers.com



James Davis Jr. FLW TOUR Professional Bass Fisherman

Michael "The Drop Shot King" Caver residing out of Southfield, MI

BOb "Jigger" Mann

Ed Keplinger winner of over $50,000 on the FLW Trail

Sponsors:

Kevin Vandam's Line and Lure Conditioner:

http://www.lineandlure.com/moreinfo.php



Contact Information:

Devon Banks

36632 Jefferson Court Apt. 7308

Farmington Hills, MI 48332

Bassnbanks@gmail.com


Thank you for visitiing and please come again

Sincerely, Devon Banks




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