I have been club fishing since 1974 - still in the one I joined that
year and the one I joined in 1978.
Two of the worst things that can happen to a club and tear it apart are
not enforcing the rules and not enforcing them fairly. Maybe even
worse is having too many rules, when some members propose rules for the
club because they think the rule change will either help them or hurt
others.
Ronnie

Rich P wrote:
It's a sad week, I had to quit Rogue Bass. I left the club because since I
joined I have seen selective enforcement of the tournament rules more than a
few times. The final straw for me was when the current tournament director
allowed an undersized boat (15 footer) fish in our club when our rules
clearly state a 16' minimum. When I was new to the club I was told 16' and
I went out and bought a bigger boat, now this guy comes in and because he's
a buddy of the TD he gets a pass. Am I crazy to think that there are clubs
out there that actually follow rules? Are all clubs so political?

Rogue Bass operates under the assumption that the TD has ultimate say
regarding all rules. My belief is that the rules are the ultimate authority
and the TD's job is to make a call when the rules are not clear on an issue.
Am I alone in that thinking?

I wouldn't mind some opinions about the subject, either for or against my
thinking.

BTW Warren, I spoke to Harry this week, he's fine. I think the second baby
has put the big drain on his fishing time.

Rich P