"Rich P" wrote in message
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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

Rich,
Last year at a tournament on a REAL SMALL electric motor only lake I was
fishing a short riprap point using a small hook and a grub. I had caught 3
short bass when 2 other club boats trolled right over and started casting in
front of me. A jig and pig landed within 6 feet of me. I hadn't fished many
of this clubs events so far so I was speechless. I left and loaded up to
avoid a scene. I talked to to a couple of the veterans that missed that
event and they were surprised anbody would move in like that. Did I quit?
Nope, I am president this year and I made it clear with the support of the
old guard that rules and etiquette will be followed. Being president wasn't
my first choice bit it is the only bass club within 75 miles. If I had
another option I would have quit too. Joe Z.