Thread: How did you all get started?

I moved to this area about 3 1/2 yrs ago expecting to find a crappie club in the area. Loads of bass clubs but not a single crappie club. After a few months I got acquainted with some of the local crappie fishermen and one day while fishin with one of them we talked about starting a new crappie club. We started out meeting in my garage and for a while we grew at a steady pace. We're not in a heavy populated area but we are still growing. It takes awhile for the word to get out and I have found that crappie fishermen are not as likely to join a club as bass fishermen. We meet once a month at a local diner and have monthly tournaments at one of the 3 lakes in the immediate area. For the first year our dues were $50 per year but now that we are established they are only $25 with a free club cap.
You can find more information on the club at Middle Tennessee Crappie Club
Good luck and I hope this was of some help

well said,steve.i also recommend speaking to other crappie fishermen at your local ramp,tackle shop,community or where ever fish stories are told lol.try getting together a fun day tx.(big fish)an see how much interest is there.i really enjoy our club,it has given a chance to meet alot of guys & gals that i probably wouldn't have got to meet.as you grow so will the ideas for the future.let us know if you need help or any ideas.