How do I become a member?
We require that all prospective members attend one meeting and
fish one tournament as a guest before being voted into the
club. After these requirements are met, and you are still
interested in joining, the club will vote on your membership at
the next available meeting when you are present. All weight that you accumulate while attending as a guest will
be applied to the standings once you become a member.
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Why
do you require prospective members to attend one meeting and fish
one tournament as a guest before being voted into the club?
This requirement
benefits you. It allows you to decide if our club fits what
you are looking for in a bass club before you commit to joining.
You gain the "big picture" view of how our club operates
in the meetings and on the water.
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Where
and when does the club meet?
We meet at 7:30PM on
the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at Rio
Grande Mexican Restaurant in Round Rock. We have a
private room reserved in the back of the restaurant.
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How
much does it cost to join the club?
That depends on when
you join. Yearly dues are $20.00 for returning
members. Dues for new members joining throughout the year
will be based on the following pro-rated scale:
| Jan - Apr: |
$20.00 |
| May - Aug: |
$14.00 |
| Sep - Dec: |
$7.00 |
There is also an optional fee of
$12.00 to enter the "Big Bass of the Year"
contest. This optional fee is paid once per year and must be
paid before you fish your first tournament. Dues will be
used for club responsibilities and are non-refundable.
In addition to the club dues, there are dues
for the B.A.S.S. Federation of $38.00. These dues cover the
National B.A.S.S. Federation and Texas State B.A.S.S. Federation.
You must also purchase a Bassmasters Magazine subscription as part
of the affiliation.
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Can
I join if I don't own a boat?
Yes. You do not
need a boat to join the club. We currently have more boaters
than non-boaters and should always have a seat for you.
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Can
I bring a minor into the club?
Yes. Anyone under
the age of 18 must be sponsored by an adult over the age of
18. The adult is responsible for all actions and the safety
of the minor.
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My
buddy and I are interested in joining your club. Can we fish
in your next tournament before we decide to join?
Yes and no and depending on
the type of tournament. If the tournament is a regular lake
rules tournament, both of you will be able to fish, but each of
you must fish with a club member. If the tournament is a
draw or paper tournament and you comply with the guest
restrictions (see the next question), both of you will
be able to fish.
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What
are the guest restrictions?
Guests may fish with an
individual member once per year.
Guests are not allowed to fish in paper or draw tournaments unless
the guest has attended one of the last three meetings prior to the
tournament.
Guests that have met the requirement to fish in paper or draw
tournaments must fish the tournament with a club member.
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What
type of system do you use to record the club standings?
The club standings are
based on accumulated weight of the individual. The weight of
the fish that you accumulate during the monthly tournaments is
added to your standings. Since we encourage active
participation in the meetings and on the water, you will receive 1
bonus pound for each meeting you attend and 2 bonus pounds for
each tournament you attend.
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How
do you pair up partners for the tournaments?
It is up to you to
secure a partner for each tournament. The club does not
dictate who you should fish with. At the last meeting
prior to the tournament, the Tournament Director will take note
of all partners. If anyone is not paired up at this time,
the Tournament Director will try to find a partner for
you. You can also contact the Tournament Director directly
to get assistance with finding a partner.
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How
much does it cost to enter the club tournaments?
The entry fee for
each tournament is $20.00 per person.
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What
is the payout for each tournament?
100% of the
tournament entry fees will be paid back at the first meeting
following the tournament. Standard tournament payouts for
1 - 14 teams are based on the
following scale:
| 1st Place Team: |
50% |
| 2nd Place Team: |
30% |
| Big Bass: |
20% |
Standard tournament payouts for 15+ teams are based on the
following scale:
| 1st Place Team: |
40% |
| 2nd Place Team: |
30% |
| 3rd Place Team: |
20% |
| Big Bass: |
10% |
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What's
the proper etiquette for splitting expenses with my tournament
partner?
The club does not
dictate how the expenses should be split. You and your
partner should discuss how to split the expenses before the
tournament. Just make sure you split the expenses
fairly. Here's a couple of guidelines that most club
members follow. If you use your tow vehicle to pull your
boat to the tournament, your partner should pay for your entry
fee. If your partner uses his tow vehicle to pull your
boat to the tournament, you both pay your own entry fee.
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