Sam Root | Fishing Photographer and Social Media Star | Episode 1001
Sam Root, content creator at Pure Fishing and one of fishing’s most-followed social media personalities, joins Tom to discuss building a career through authentic fishing content and the evolving landscape of outdoor media.
Sam shares his journey from passionate angler to professional content creator at one of the industry’s largest tackle companies. The conversation covers the realities of building a career in outdoor content creation, the balance between sponsored content and authenticity, and how social media has changed the way anglers connect and share their catches.
Why You Should Listen:
• Career Insights: Learn how Sam turned his fishing passion into a full-time career at a major tackle company
• Social Media Strategy: Understand what works (and what doesn’t) in fishing content creation
• Industry Perspective: Get an insider’s view of how Pure Fishing approaches content and partnerships
• Authenticity: Hear how Sam maintains genuine connections with his audience while working with sponsors
Topics Covered:
• Building a following through consistent, quality fishing content
• The role of photography and visual storytelling in outdoor media
• Working with Pure Fishing as a content creator
• Balancing sponsored content with authentic fishing experiences
• The evolution of fishing media from traditional to digital
• Advice for aspiring outdoor content creators
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-rowland-podcast/id1353574678
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dMqjMPfvEYSte837YNunX
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