Frequently Asked Questions
How much does is cost to fish with the Sandhills Bass Anglers?
Yearly dues are currently $200. There are no other tournament fees. For nonboaters, the club uses a standard nonboater gas fee that is a flat $20 per tournament the nonboater pays to his boater.
What if I don't have a boat?
We allow nonboaters to join the club, however we have a set limit on how many can join for a few reasons. Our views on nonboaters is that if they join our club and pay their dues it is our obligation to guarantee a ride in all of our events. Things happen that may prevent all our boaters from attending every tournament such as work schedules and boat breakdowns, so we only allow one nonboater per 3 boaters. We feel this gives us the best chance to guarantee a ride for every nonboater each tournament.
What if my boat isn't a Bass Boat?
While we don't have a specific rule about what type of boat you can use, we highly recommend a traditional bass boat. An average sized boat will due just fine...members in the club have boats that range from an Aluminum 50HP to a 20 foot 200HP fiberglass. To fish the club as a boater you need to have a boat that can safely support two people for a full 8 hour day on the lake that can also hold 6 fish in the livewell without risk to the fish.
How do I join?
You must first submit an application on our main club website. The club will contact you and setup an evaluation ride during one of our tournaments.
Why do I have to be evaluated to join the club?
Our club is different. We openly share information and put priority on teaching each other and having fun instead of collecting paychecks. For this reason we must weed out anyone wanting to join the club that does not have the same vision and goals as we do. We are not looking for pros, tournament ringers, or guys looking to just collect paychecks. We want members who are willing to put the time and effort to give back to the club and club members.
Are there payouts for tournaments?
Though we are focused on not being a big money club, we do payout for tournament wins, season standings, yearly standings, and the end of year classic.
Are your tournaments team/buddy tournaments or individual?
Our tournaments are individual tournaments, meaning your fishing against everyone to include the boater/nonboater in the same boat.
Why do you use a 3 fish limit instead of a 5 fish limit?
Its common even in the pro series for the coanger to have a 3 fish limit. While most tournament trails in the area use the 5 fish limit, because we do not use the team format its safer for the fish if we limit the catch to just 6 total fish in the livewell for the boats that have an angler and coangler. Additionally because our club is focused on the weekend angler, many of the club members don't have livewells to keep 10 fish alive for an entire day...think 17 foot Nitro livewell vs 21 foot Ranger livewell.
How does your split seasons work?
We have a yearly schedule that consist of 12 regular tournaments and an end of year 2 day classic. The 12 regular tournaments together makeup the yearly Angler of the Year Standings. Within those 12 tournaments we schedule 4 in the spring, 4 in the summer, and 4 in the fall. We break those up and declare a Spring, Summer, and Fall champion in addition to a yearly Angler of the Year. For the yearly Angler of the Year standings we only count your best 10 tournaments for points....so you can miss two tournaments or if you fish them all your lowest two will be dropped. This allows members to vacation or take care of work commitments without fear of ruining their fishing season. In the Spring, Summer, and Fall splits we do not drop any tournaments when we declare season champions.
How do you qualify for the classic?
You can qualify several ways:
Win a tournament; place in the top 3 in any of the Spring, Summer, or Fall seasons; finish in the top 5 in the Angler of the Year standings; or a win in the prior year's classic qualifies you.
Yearly dues are currently $200. There are no other tournament fees. For nonboaters, the club uses a standard nonboater gas fee that is a flat $20 per tournament the nonboater pays to his boater.
What if I don't have a boat?
We allow nonboaters to join the club, however we have a set limit on how many can join for a few reasons. Our views on nonboaters is that if they join our club and pay their dues it is our obligation to guarantee a ride in all of our events. Things happen that may prevent all our boaters from attending every tournament such as work schedules and boat breakdowns, so we only allow one nonboater per 3 boaters. We feel this gives us the best chance to guarantee a ride for every nonboater each tournament.
What if my boat isn't a Bass Boat?
While we don't have a specific rule about what type of boat you can use, we highly recommend a traditional bass boat. An average sized boat will due just fine...members in the club have boats that range from an Aluminum 50HP to a 20 foot 200HP fiberglass. To fish the club as a boater you need to have a boat that can safely support two people for a full 8 hour day on the lake that can also hold 6 fish in the livewell without risk to the fish.
How do I join?
You must first submit an application on our main club website. The club will contact you and setup an evaluation ride during one of our tournaments.
Why do I have to be evaluated to join the club?
Our club is different. We openly share information and put priority on teaching each other and having fun instead of collecting paychecks. For this reason we must weed out anyone wanting to join the club that does not have the same vision and goals as we do. We are not looking for pros, tournament ringers, or guys looking to just collect paychecks. We want members who are willing to put the time and effort to give back to the club and club members.
Are there payouts for tournaments?
Though we are focused on not being a big money club, we do payout for tournament wins, season standings, yearly standings, and the end of year classic.
Are your tournaments team/buddy tournaments or individual?
Our tournaments are individual tournaments, meaning your fishing against everyone to include the boater/nonboater in the same boat.
Why do you use a 3 fish limit instead of a 5 fish limit?
Its common even in the pro series for the coanger to have a 3 fish limit. While most tournament trails in the area use the 5 fish limit, because we do not use the team format its safer for the fish if we limit the catch to just 6 total fish in the livewell for the boats that have an angler and coangler. Additionally because our club is focused on the weekend angler, many of the club members don't have livewells to keep 10 fish alive for an entire day...think 17 foot Nitro livewell vs 21 foot Ranger livewell.
How does your split seasons work?
We have a yearly schedule that consist of 12 regular tournaments and an end of year 2 day classic. The 12 regular tournaments together makeup the yearly Angler of the Year Standings. Within those 12 tournaments we schedule 4 in the spring, 4 in the summer, and 4 in the fall. We break those up and declare a Spring, Summer, and Fall champion in addition to a yearly Angler of the Year. For the yearly Angler of the Year standings we only count your best 10 tournaments for points....so you can miss two tournaments or if you fish them all your lowest two will be dropped. This allows members to vacation or take care of work commitments without fear of ruining their fishing season. In the Spring, Summer, and Fall splits we do not drop any tournaments when we declare season champions.
How do you qualify for the classic?
You can qualify several ways:
Win a tournament; place in the top 3 in any of the Spring, Summer, or Fall seasons; finish in the top 5 in the Angler of the Year standings; or a win in the prior year's classic qualifies you.
