No, almost half our members do not own boats. When a non-boater is paired to fish a club tournament with a boater, the non-boater has the right to fish from the front deck and choose the fishing area for ½ the tournament period. Read rule 12.
We recommend a bow mounted trolling motor, and your boat must have an aerated live well and be equipped with Coast Guard approved safety equipment.Read rule 11 & 15.
Club Dues are $80 for the 2025 season
If you fish a club event as a non-boater, there are expectations that you will help the boater out with gas costs, in the amount of $15.00 for half-day (evening) tournaments and $30.00 for full day tournaments. Read rule 27.
As a learning club we have no payout, only prizes. Read rule 35 & 36.
We have several weeknight (4 hour) and single day (8 hour) weekend tournaments. Check the club schedule on the home page for more information about tournaments
We will have 3 meetings before the fishing season starts and 2 at the conclusionof the year. All meetings are held in Rutland.Q Do I have to have a partner to fish a tournament?A No, partners are drawn for each tournament. Read rule 25.
Absolutely, however there are special rules. Read rule 5.
Email our club vice president via the "Contact" page for an initial interview. The membership application form can be downloaded at the top of the home page. New members are vetted by the board and then voted on by the club members.
