Let me be clear from the start - I'm not trying to build the next big fishing apparel brand here. This is simply about making my carp fishing hobby more sustainable and maybe a bit more interesting. If I can sell a few logoed items here and there, it'll help cover website costs while potentially bringing in new visitors who might find the content useful.
For the first run, I'm keeping things simple with some classic carpy green t-shirts featuring the Carp-Tactics logo. These will be properly oversized - because let's be honest, no one wants skin-tight fishing gear when you're wrestling with a big carp or spending hours in a bivvy. Comfort comes first, and that means roomy cuts that actually work for real fishing situations rather than Instagram poses.
If this small experiment takes off, I might consider expanding to other practical items - think warm beanies for winter sessions, maybe some durable hoodies, or even waterproof stickers for your tackle boxes. But for now, it's just about testing the waters with basic tees that I'd actually wear myself on the bank.
The goal isn't to get rich (we all know fishing gear is money pit anyway), but if I can turn a few sales into more website engagement and maybe even fund the occasional new rod or reel to review, that's a win in my book. Plus, there's something satisfying about seeing fellow anglers wearing your logo at the lakeside - it makes all those hours writing content feel a bit more worthwhile.