Cacheriver6,
I did some emailing and found out there is a local BASS club that meets here in Jonesboro.
They are called craighead county bassmasters. I emailed the local chairman and here is what he replied:
Hey Tom
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> Our next meeting is at Ryan's on thursday night Aug 6 at 7pm. This meeting is our awards night for the year.
> We meet on the 1st thursday of each month and fish on that saturday following. You are welcome to come to the meeting and sit in.
> All potential new members fish as a guest with a member at their 1st tournament then can join the next month. The dues are $95 includes club dues and both state and national BASS and FLW dues. Our club competes in both state championships for BASS and FLW.
> You can call me if you need more info at 926-2209.
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> Thanks for your interest
> Victor