I dont think anyone would begrudge someone making a living out of fishing ....... but its the cash/product for comment thing that stinks
some change manufactures allegiance ....... not for any other reason than freebies or $$$
unfortunately the general average fisherfolk ..... often knows no better & follows..........
Take BRP (Etecs) & look at how many high profile fishing media personalities have been seduced into making a change - you dont go & rip off virtually brand new motors off your boat & replace them with another brand ....... which several have
......... this is a stand out ( If the product was so good - do you really need to go to that length to sponsor every possible candidate)
Chris