IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR SUBMITTING A FAR BANK PRO TEAM APPLICATION 

 

Hello fishing industry professional!

We’re very excited to offer this Pro Program and want to thank you for your interest. Before proceeding to the application form, please carefully read through all of the information on this page to understand the submission process and our application requirements.

The Far Bank Pro Program is dedicated and designed for those who work specifically within and related to the fishing industry. These industry professionals may include fishing guides, fishing outfitters, and dealer employees. For all military, resource studies, general government employees, and general outdoor industry employees, please head to expertvoice.com to create an account and submit your affiliations. If qualified, you will be granted access to industry discounts on both Redington and RIO products.

Our goal with the Pro Program is to create cohesive and symbiotic relationships between fishing industry professionals, our brands, local fly shops, and consumers. We want to give fishing industry Pros the ability to affordably purchase and use the best gear available on the market today, and to position you as a trusted on-the-water Far Bank gear advisor to the customers you serve. Your experience and expertise with our products are invaluable sources of information for curious consumers, and your advice and recommendations on Sage, Redington, and RIO products will steer customers to the local shops that are the heartbeat of our industry.

Please keep in mind that this Pro Program is a private privilege for you alone. The items purchased through it are to be kept in your possession only and these discounts are not to be extended to friends, family, clients, co-workers, or fishing industry clubs/schools/camps (for all education inquiries, please email education@farbank.com).

If approved, please be discreet about your participation. Keeping your membership and benefits confidential will ensure the future of our Pro Program. This industry simply would not survive without its specialty dealers, and should you abuse this Pro Program you are not only hurting our brands, but your local fly shops as well. We are consistently monitoring to ensure the integrity of our Pro Program and we hope that you understand our vigilance. Should you have any questions about what is and is not allowed, please use the “Contact Us” form located at the bottom of the page, select “Pro Program Inquiry” and we will be happy to answer any of your questions.

Application Instructions

To apply for the Far Bank Pro Program, you will first need to create a general Far Bank account using your work email if you have not done so already. To avoid any unnecessary delays, please be sure to thoroughly complete this form and submit all requested documents. Please be sure that all documentation you provide is in shareable PDF or JPG format and does not have password restrictions.

You will receive an automatic rejection if you submit the following:

  • Expired documents or documentation older than 2 months
  • Incomplete answers to any questions/form requests
  • Documentation with password protections on them

For all applicants from outside the United States, immediately upon submission, please log back into your account and confirm that your physical mailing address and country are correct. Should you need to edit this information, click on the “Addresses” section in your account and update your address accordingly. If your country is not listed in the drop down menu when you attempt to update your address, please use the “Contact Us” link at the bottom of any Far Bank webpage to request a manual address update. Provide your correct mailing address in that form and we will make the necessary changes for you.

Approved Documentation

All required fields on your application form will be marked with an asterisk (*) and include the specific criteria below for each of the following applicant groups:

Fly Fishing Guides/Outfitters

  • A current fishing guide/outfitter license
    • If your state does not require a fishing guide license, please provide an endorsement letter from the owner or manager of the shop/outfitter/guide service that you are associated, further stating your position and dates actively working as a fishing guide or outfitter
    • If your state does require a fishing guide/outfitter license but you are unable to provide one, your application will be rejected
  • Name of endorsing fly shop/outfitter/guide service
  • Valid and current pay stub or proof of income from fishing guide services you have provided (no personal checks), no more than two months old
    • For pay stubs, you are welcome to redact any sensitive information but please leave the following visible: your name, employer’s name, department/position, and all dates and hours worked (current and YTD)
  • Proof of liability insurance
  • In addition to required documentation, you must also provide a website or social media page with links to rates, reviews, photos, etc.

Far Bank Dealer Employees 

  • Valid and current paystub, no more than two months old
    • You are welcome to redact any sensitive information but please leave the following visible: your name, employer’s name, department/position, all dates, and hours worked (current and YTD)
  • Dealer’s business website address

Fishing Industry Employees

  • Valid and current paystub, no more than two months old
    • You are welcome to redact any sensitive information but please leave the following visible: your name, employer’s name, department/position, all dates, and hours worked (current and YTD)
  • In the additional information, include how your role relates to the fishing industry
  • Business website address (your employer’s)

 Other:

  • Valid and current paystub, no more than two months old
    • You are welcome to redact any sensitive information but please leave the following visible: your name, employer’s name, department/position, all dates, and hours worked (current and YTD)
  • Business website address
  • Business card with position details
  • In the additional information, include how your role relates to the fishing industry

 Please Note:

  • If the employer’s name on the pay stub does not match what is on the application, please explain why or you run the risk of your application being denied
  • Images of a one-time personal checks do not qualify
    • Can be used as supporting documents, if all other required documents are submitted
  • Tax documents do not qualify
    • Can be used as supporting documents, if all other required documents are submitted
  • Any additional supporting documentation that you can provide is always welcome and may help us quickly and efficiently process your application
    • Having said that, unfortunately, images of caught fish or from your fishing trips will not be accepted

Your membership in this program is not guaranteed. By completing this application, you acknowledge that this membership is considered a privilege and not an entitlement, regardless of your position. Should we find that any information is false or misleading, you will be immediately denied or removed from the program.

Please fill out this application to the best of your ability and provide as much information as possible. We look forward to receiving it and hopefully approving you for the Far Bank Pro Program.

Thank you and hope to see you out on the water some day!

 -The Pro Desk