So I took a friend out on Lake WA yesterday water was rough & fishing was not as good as I like but i managed 12-14lb bag but I digress (See the reports section for details) He ask me a question Why did I join a bass club? I did not even have to think about it for 1 second To improve my skills was my first response but then on reflection I realized all the other things I have gained
#1 I have improved my fishing 10 fold with this club.Just the few times I have back seated with people have been very informative & If you are a non boater most of the club members are more then happy to take you out for the small donation of gas $$ Do you know what guides charge!
#2 The guest speakers we get at or monthly meetings are amazing the information they provide can not compare to any TV show or magazine. The swag helps too
#3 The discounts we get on gear because of the network we have & the yearly  swap meet
$$ I have saved is far more then my yearly membership.
#4 The chance to hang out with other warped um I mean like minded people.
Yes you have to put up with some stuff like the  wining about lake selection Larry's jokes Phil's miscalibrated scale ( I know my fish weighted more then that) or the crazy boat driving by insert name here
All in all this club has been lot of fun & I can see no reason to not be part of the madness.

8) Monthly fish-ins to introduce new and potential new members to bass fishing.  Non-boaters are encouraged to participate as no one stays on shore. The fish-ins held at many of the smaller local lakes that never make the club tournament roster.  Ending the days activity with an educational review of the catching patterns and locations followed by a good shore lunch.

I can add one. It kind of fits in with #4 but it needs its own number.....

#9 The friendships made with members of the club.       

I have met several of my best buds fishing with the club. These friendships go beyond fishing and into our everyday life. We have helped each other move, helped through tough times, Gone hunting together, been roommates and even attended weddings and funerals. I have had guys offer to drive trailer spares half way back from Potholes cause I didn't have one. We had a member offer to drive back from Potholes and grab someone else's boat cause their truck broke down.....

Smitty - laughter has got to be one of the greatest by-products of being a part of WBC!  And I want to thank you for doing more than your fair share of contributing to the funny factor!!!  Dune-hopper, you're a hoot!

Incredible post everyone. I think I'm gonna cry.    

NOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTT!!!