Steve Pope
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Tempted to respond to this one.
I doubt if there is any angler out there who has become universally famous just by being an angler.
I doubt even the most well known of faces gets stopped in Waitrose ( Well he's famous!) and is asked for an autograph.
Being recognised on the bank and perhaps having your name recognised in unusual places does happen - but only because the other person is an angler and takes note.
I've always taken a view that recognition, because thats what it really is, comes from what you put back.
The more of that you do, and its over a good number of years, then the more likely you are to be offered sponsorships etc.
That is something many younger, aspiring anglers should take on board.
The more you write the more people notice you. I have had many people say to me I've read your stuff on FM and enjoy it, that brings me to another point as writing is a hot topic on here, these people will tell you face to face, they won't post on forums!
If we are honest we all like to be recognised in some way, its human nature, I am always wary when people say that don't care . Of course its nice to be told positive things, it spurs you on, gives encouragement.
The key is to never let it go to your head because that is just plain daft!
I doubt if there is any angler out there who has become universally famous just by being an angler.
I doubt even the most well known of faces gets stopped in Waitrose ( Well he's famous!) and is asked for an autograph.
Being recognised on the bank and perhaps having your name recognised in unusual places does happen - but only because the other person is an angler and takes note.
I've always taken a view that recognition, because thats what it really is, comes from what you put back.
The more of that you do, and its over a good number of years, then the more likely you are to be offered sponsorships etc.
That is something many younger, aspiring anglers should take on board.
The more you write the more people notice you. I have had many people say to me I've read your stuff on FM and enjoy it, that brings me to another point as writing is a hot topic on here, these people will tell you face to face, they won't post on forums!
If we are honest we all like to be recognised in some way, its human nature, I am always wary when people say that don't care . Of course its nice to be told positive things, it spurs you on, gives encouragement.
The key is to never let it go to your head because that is just plain daft!