Setting rates when you’re writing for fishing magazines, websites or tackle companies is an inexact science. Each negotiation — if there is one — involves different considerations. Here’s the process I use to maximize income and minimize anguish.

As I’ve written many times before, the late development of my writing career has paid countless dividends and I feel like it’s just getting started. I’ve had some great mentors, and most of the learning experiences have been relatively painful. I don’t know precisely what the future of fishing media holds, but I can tell you that there’s still tons of opportunity for savvy, hard workers.