More of a cookie jar type deal than bass club, but so many of them have so much drama that other than lack of standings and a classic I think I'd prefer these, but I know they dont work with everyones schedules. I just bought a bigger bass boat last week allowing me more access to those types of water. I think they have a Bay springs one is every Tuesday night, from 6-10, perhaps 6-9. Not sure where they launch nor the entryfee but if interested will pass that along once I get it. Fished a friday night tourney at Pickwick this past friday for the first time, launched from Goat Island and was 6-12. Entry is $20 a boat with exception of last weekend of the month and then its 40. Maybe a little farther than you wanted to go but the 20 entry fee may make up for it. They pay 3 places places plus lunker, and think they pay 4 on the 40 tourneys. Was between 25-30 boats at this one. First night tourney Id fished in years but I enjoyed it. 18 lbs won it and also had the lunker at 4 something. We had a limit early but could never get a kicker that would have put us in the money. Didnt have a great post-dark plan as this was our first one but we were sitting on like 9 lbs at 11:20, about 10 min ride from ramp. Then I hung a good one on a red eye-shad, got him netted, a freaking 6+lb drum. Would have at least taken lunker, and probably moved us into 2nd. Not only that, buddy of mine was driving the boat, we cranked up to move and was idling for about 5 mins when we saw several fish start to break the surface near the boat, all the sudden about a 12" asian carp jumps up and lands in his lap. For those that arent familiar with asian carps, that isnt good news. Have about taken over parts of the MS river along with parts of the great lakes. But first Id heard of on Pickwick. Those night tournys may not fit your schedule, but if you can id encourage you to try a couple, especially with the heat right now. Plus you dont have the drama of some of the bass clubs, and having multiple partners isnt an issue(always a plus).
