Any College Bass guys out there?

[lynyrdsky1]

Im a Junior In high school and I've just been trying to find anyone who is in the FLW College Tournament Circuit or any College Circuit (cause not sure if there is more than one) that I can talk to and ask questions because I'm planning on joining a club when I go to college but I am not basing my dicision on which college I should go to based on fishing.

[etommy28]

i am but you may know that, i think there are 2 or 3 more.

[lynyrdsky1]

Yea I knew that you were but didnt know if anyone else did. Is FLW the only circuit or are there others?

[etommy28]

no, there are is College Bass, Boat Us Collegiate Fishing, The Southern Collegiate Bass Fishing Series by Auburn and alot of school host tournaments.

[lynyrdsky1]

Yea I forgot about  Boat U.S. I know Indiana is in FLW and so Is Auburn but what about Alabama, LSU, and Mississippi State?

[etommy28]

yes, yes,yes, if its a big school they have a team here is alink to a flw tourny in the SE region later in the year lsu is in the texas division. so this will give you an idea of the schools. alabama does not fish the FLW's i dont think.

http://collegefishing.com/teams.cfm?tid=6723

[lynyrdsky1]

I'm trying to get tournament experience but do you need it to be succesful in fishing in college?

[etommy28]

it helps

[basspro96]

I went to the Collegiate tournament on Chickamauga...Georgia has lots of schools in it..UT is always a big competitor I believe/ UTC has a team. Tennesee Tech does too.

[lynyrdsky1]

I went to the Collegiate tournament on Chickamauga...Georgia has lots of schools in it..UT is always a big competitor I believe/ UTC has a team. Tennesee Tech does too.

Im tryin to stay away from in state. The field I want to go into tennessee doesnt offer it so I can get instate tuition at an out of state school. UTC is the only one Im looking at but didnt really like it when I visited.

[basspro96]

The river your next to at UTC if amazing....But I can see what your saying...In a big city..I wouldn't like it either.

[etommy28]

you could always come to florida Im always looking for guys  who can fish

[lynyrdsky1]

Looking at Gainesville and UCF in Florida as well.

[Grey Wolf]

Im a Junior In college and I've just been trying to find anyone who is in the FLW College Tournament Circuit or any College Circuit (cause not sure if there is more than one) that I can talk to and ask questions because I'm planning on joining a club when I go to college but I am not basing my dicision on which college I should go to based on fishing.

You're a junior in college????? You should proof read what you write.

[lynyrdsky1]

Hahaha your right sorry about that.

[etommy28]

im not at either of those but i know guys at both

[Blues19]

I was at Missouri State University. We fish the FLW tournaments and I know I got emails for other tournaments as well. There are a bunch of schools here in Missouri, Missouri State, Mizzou, Truman State, Drury, College of the Ozarks.  All in the FLW.  I know, we (missouri state), truman state, south east Missouri State, and College of the Ozarks all made the regionals.  You could look into those.  Also, go on the FLW college fishing website.

If your interested in engineering, I know a guy who is starting a team at Missouri S&T.  If you have any questions about colleges in Missouri, let me know bud!

[Bass XL]

I'm not trying to hijack here, but need some help starting one at my school. Can someone help me out?

[SAC2]

I'm not trying to hijack here, but need some help starting one at my school. Can someone help me out?

get your guys together and head to your school's club president. make a proposal for a fishing club. shouldn't be a problem. then simply get some info from flw or the tour of your choice and sign up. flw gets the most publicity and offers great perks. too bad i go to community college and they don't accept anything other then univerities!

[Flywatersmallie]

I am going back for my masters in fall after having been out of school for 10 or so years. Obviously I never fished competitively in college, I don't think that the college circuit existed back then. Anyway, since I will be a student again, albeit not an underclassman, will I be eligible to fish? My school has a team, just curious if anyone knows. Thanks!

[Bass XL]

I am going back for my masters in fall after having been out of school for 10 or so years. Obviously I never fished competitively in college, I don't think that the college circuit existed back then. Anyway, since I will be a student again, albeit not an underclassman, will I be eligible to fish? My school has a team, just curious if anyone knows. Thanks!

I read on Collegebass.com that you cannot be older than 25 to compete in the regional/big tournaments. Yet, I saw an older guy fishing for a team on tv the other day. Anyone want to fill me in on this as well?

[etommy28]

for collegebass u must be under 25 the others dont care

[Big Fish Rice]

I am a FLW College Series participant (Western Series) and have had a great time. I fished my very first tournament this year (Lake Shasta) and did very well - my partner and I earned 6th place out of 40 teams.

I have fished my entire life and adjusting to tournament competition wasn't difficult at all. It's addicting and I look forward to the California Delta on May 7th and Clear Lake, California on September 24, 2011.

All in all, overhead costs are pretty much your travel expenses. If you and your teammate can get to the competition, you'll have a pro and a boat waiting for you.

Get some friends together, submit an application at your 4-year university to start a fishing club(there are no age restrictions as long as you are a undergraduate) and go from there. You should have an adviser who will help with the legal aspects. After you have a recognized club at your University, go and register at collegefishing.com

Other than that, message me or reply if you need any advice/help. Our club is a 1st year club so we are familiar with the steps to get started. If you're headed to a school with an established club, get some face time and introduce yourself as soon as possible!

This is a once in a lifetime experience - Best of luck to you!

[lynyrdsky1]

I'm probably going to University of Alabama because the major they offer and will try to fish there, but i saw that they have over 50 people in the club and that everyone has to have a boat. Is this true?

[Big Fish Rice]

Lynyrdsky1, a school's fishing club can assign whatever requirements they wish, but most Universities enforce that all students interested be able to join since it is a public school.

I would look into that if I were you. Email the club President and clarify the requirements.