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Originally Posted by piemma
I disagree with you guys. I firmly believe that the next world record will be worth a lot of money. But, it's just my opinion.
As it was pointed out by Mike, Al McReynolds ruined his own life, the fish didn't.
Just so you know, Garcia paid McReynolds $250,000 in 1978. That was a lot of cabbage in 1978! Translate that into 2010 dollars and you are in the million dollar range. I believe that you guys don't see the merchandising and marketability that could be generated by hiring the right sports agent.
But what the hell difference does it make? None of us are in that position.
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Im not worried about ruining life, there are many ways fo doing that. I am purely talking $.
Fishing was not as popular as today when McReynolds caught that fish. Look how many networks have BIG name fishing shows on cable. Paul, think of it as an investment - will Shimano invest in Joe Blow or Larry Dahlberg? I can SEE Larry catch fish all the time on Shimanos, but Joe Blow has a few pics of him with a reel and a dead fish. Think of the legendary names in Saltwater fishing, striper lures, etc, how many guys are rich????? Lets say Joe Blow comes up with the "Joe Blow Surf baby" lure and markets it. And it sells VERY well. How many of us have Gibbs lures at home? Was Stan Gibbs rich?
Im really looking to be enlightened, my opinion is not really based on much, just speculation. Id be really curious to see how someone can make $ on this.