The pros don't "expect" any money from the nons for the most part but I know that many of them would greatly appreciate any help the non can give. Not half but something. Pros here in Canada do not get the benefit of huge corporate sponsorships like those in the US and expenses do run very high for big tournaments such as the Kingston Open of Fishing. Some pre-fish days can cost up near $200 - $300 dollars a day when you look at gas, accommodations, tackle, food etc. And most Pros are pre-fishing anywhere from a couple of days to a couple of weeks depending on their schedules. Plus, if the Pro were to have motor or electrical problems and have to get it fixed this can run up to thousands of dollars not including the lost of pre-fish time on the water.

Melanie