what club to join?

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pieterwatson

New member
I live in the Pretoria area and is considering joining a bass fishing club.

I would appreciate any advice on any clubs in my area or even whether it worthwhile to do? 
 
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Johanvc

Sealiner
Well there is Centurion Bass Master and there is Pretoria Bass Masters. I use to be part of the last one but due to politics between club members I left.
If you are willing to travel to Kempton Park 1 time a month for a club meeting I would suggest joining cosmos Bass Masters. They are a very chilled and social club. Not very big. They do partake in Divisionals and they help each other. I will be joining them for the new season.
 
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Johanvc

Sealiner
Well there is Centurion Bass Master and there is Pretoria Bass Masters. I use to be part of the last one but due to politics between club members I left.
If you are willing to travel to Kempton Park 1 time a month for a club meeting I would suggest joining cosmos Bass Masters. They are a very chilled and social club. Not very big. They do partake in Divisionals and they help each other. I will be joining them for the new season.
 
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Haring

New member
Pieter, PTA Bassmasters got every first Wednesday of the month a Club Meeting near the coner of Hertzog and Voortreker rd (if you turn out Voorterker left in to Hertzog it's first warehouse on lefthand side) it's 18:30 for 19:00. Hope to see you.
 
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Joe Henkins

New member
Firstly why do you want to join a club? do it when you are a more "Qualified" bass fisher i would suggest.

You joined sealine which is a fishing website, i would suggest meeting some of the memebers first before joining a club.

FISHING IS ALLOT OF POLLITICTS!!
 
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Ryan

Sealiner
SO which competative sport does not have politics???
If you go in with the attitude that the politics are going to affect you then you will achieve nothing - if you go in with the attitude that you are willing and wanting to learn - then you will learn much.

I agree there are much politics in Bass clubs -hence I belong to an artlure club - our club has an open policy and we have no "KAK" because of it...

In a Club.

You will network with great people (There are bad eggs in every batch).
Some of the guys are very willing to assist.
It takes time to be accepted in a club and to be respected.
You will learn some of the finer things about the sport.
You meet friends that share a life long friendship and share the same interest.
I look at a club as part of my family away from Sealine.

You can also guage your development as an angler as you progress through the rankings of the club (Always beware the underdogg....)

Sealine is a tool
I have met some of the best mates I have here on Sealine -lifelong pals.
There is also heavy politics on Sealine but just don't let it get to you.
This is the place to ask the questions where guys in a club might not be willing to help you out - afterall nobody that is fishing competativly is going to give out key information to people whom they fish against but will be more than willing to assist someone else.

My Humble 2 c
 
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HennieS

Senior Member
I am with Ryan on this, I have never been sorry that I joined a club. Most of my best friends I met in the fishing Club. Just join the club for the right reasons!

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prokayak

New member
Johanvc wrote:
Well there is Centurion Bass Master and there is Pretoria Bass Masters. I use to be part of the last one but due to politics between club members I left.
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First, politics in PTA Bass Masters is a thing of the past. I think that there is not one club or organisation that has'nt gone through growing pains. The important thing is how you react on this issue. Are you involved with it, or are you there to fish?

Before you join any club, join the okes for at least 2 meetings and one fishoff.This is the best way to meet & greet members.

I hope you'll find the club that will work for you.

You are welcome to fish next weekend with Pretoria Bass Masters. We will be fishing Buffelspoort Dam. You are welcome to PM me for more info.
 
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prokayak

New member
Joe Henkins wrote:
Firstly why do you want to join a club? do it when you are a more "Qualified" bass fisher i would suggest.
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Sorry to disagree on this one. I learned most of my tecniques while being in a club.I think Ryan has got a point.
 
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