A new bass club format

[broodwich]

First I want to apologize for the lengthy post, but RK got me thinking about bass clubs. I like a lot of guys/gals don’t have much time nor money to spend on a club that is centered toward tournaments. So I was thinking why not use facebook as the meeting place for the club. Let me explain, many people don’t have time to go to meetings but still would like to converse with local fisherman about area lakes and patterns so why not use facebook as the meeting point for those individuals to trade advice? Just like any club users give an introduction on the page and since its facebook users are identified by their profile instead of a username. Granted, I know that it’s not like a traditional club but the cost would be minimal, if not free, and you could still benefit from the info shared. Unlike traditional clubs we don't need to elect presidents, or treasurers, and we don't need to open a bank account for the club, the club will be entirely member driven. Of course the page would have a moderator or two but other than it's all about individual participation.

I also believe we would have to keep it fun and exciting so I purpose that instead of tournaments we would have fun competitions. The following are a few examples I’ve thought up.

• Weekly or bimonthly competitions. Lakes or rivers in your region would be drawn and members could fish that body of water when they have time. Another benefit for this would be that smaller lakes could be included because overall pressure would be much lighter. Also many of us want to try new water but don’t always have the push to do it, this gives you a reason to now go and try these lakes. Once members get a chance to fish these lakes they are encouraged, but not expected, to give a short follow up on their trip.

• Another fun competition would be a presentation competition, for example this week’s competition would be to fish only using t-rigs, topwaters, cranks, etc… Or even a location only competition where members fish only docks, slop, reeds, etc… Again members give a short write up on the facebook page explaining their success, fails, and funny stories. I like many anglers need a push to try new locations or presentation and this would encourage me to try new techniques and often overlooked areas on a body of water.

You could still have a meet and greet at a local lake or establishment for members but the main meeting point for members would be the the fb page. The biggest challenge though would be to find people willing to start these pages and setting up their regions. I envision for example that Becker, Ottertail, Clay, Mahnomen, and Wilkin county be considered one region. Ultimately I would love to see a regional competition for bragging rights for best fishing in Minnesota.

Fisherman can still compete but the reward is the info gathered from the members and not for individual gain. I know there could be improvements but what do you guys think? Something worth starting or too much hassle? Changes to the idea?

[Hawg]

And the diference between what you want to do and HSO is..............? HSO seems to meet all your criteria, why reinvent the wheel?

[KickNBass]

Uncensored posts would be one thought that comes to my mind.

[broodwich]

social media is much more popular than forums and so they reach many more people than forums do.

BTW... I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel I'm only trying to find the right application for this particular wheel. Example you wouldn't take the "wheels" off a shopping cart and put them on a bus would you?

[Hawg]

Wooosh, that was the sound of that comment going right over my head.

[Hester]

For how much my wife can cram in to a shopping cart with god knows what, I would trust those wheels on any bus.

[broodwich]

LOL!