I’m sure you’ll share my enthusiasm about our group, because fun and learning more about bass fishing in the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of club competition, is what we’re all about. Your membership will provide you with an avenue to gain more knowledge about the sport of bass fishing. Many of our members have years of experience under their belts in both competitive and non-competitive bass fishing and are more than happy to share their knowledge with fellow members. No matter what your level of expertise, there’s always something to be learned. Our club tournaments offer one of the quickest ways to learn about bass fishing and equally important, we have a good time in the process!

The club is affiliated with Bass Anglers Sportsman Society as a ‘Federation Chapter”, requiring 100% B.A.S.S. membership in the W.V.B.C. The benefits to the club and its membership are numerous. Annual club dues are $60…which includes:

$20 – B.A.S.S. membership (magazine)

$15 – National Federation
$12 – State Federation
$15 – W.V.B.C.

Additional family members (wife, son, or daughter ect.) may be added for Annual club dues of $37 at these rates: 

$10 – B.A.S.S. membership (magazine)
$15 – National Federation
$10 – State Federation
$ 2 – W.V.B.C.

If you’re already a B.A.S.S. member and your membership expiration date is after the current calendar year ends or your Federation dues have been ‘mothered in’ through another B.A.S.S. affiliated club, that portion of your dues will be waived. In that case I’ll need you B.A.S.S. ID# with the expiration date and/or the Federation club you’ve ‘mothered in’ through, with the proper amount in circumstance from the list above, for a new membership or renewal.

Let me give you a rundown on Club Activities:

* Meetings 7:00 PM 1^st Monday of each month
Held at Salvation Army: 1950 SW 2nd Street, McMinnville, OR 97128

Club officers nominated & elected in December

Club tournament sites & dates are selected in January

10 Club team tournaments during year – all catch & release

Cash awards to top 3 finishing teams – 1 place paid out per 4 paid entries

Optional big fish pot

Entry is presently set at $15 – w/ - big fish option

Year end awards to individuals

*Plaques for ‘Angler of the Year’ – plus second & third places

A.O.Y. also receives free entry to club tournaments the next season  which is potentially a $150 value.

Big Fish of the year award - $100 plus a bass hat pin signifying the achievement.

*Points are awarded for the A.O.Y. competition based on individual finish at each Club tournament – 101 points to 1^st place, 95  points to second place, 90 points to 3^rd place, 85 points to 4^th place & so on down the line in 5 point increments to 17^th place (20 points). Finishers below that points, including persons who fished but do not weigh fish will be awarded 10 points less than the last place weight – not more 40 points & no less than 10 points. You get 3 points for big fish of the tournament and 1 point for each live release.  A member can count their best 9 of 12 tournaments in the A.O.Y. competition. Members must participate in at least three events to qualify for year end awards.

*When the occasion arises, W.V.B.C. pitches in to lend a hand to O.D.F.W. with Habitat projects ect. on local waters.

*Members receive a periodical Club newsletter detailing club activities.

Persons who have their own boats from which to fish will have little trouble with having the opportunity to participate in our tournaments. Your club membership does not guarantee you a ride with a boating member. We’ll do our best to get some match-ups with the non-boater.

We’re a pretty good bunch. Hopefully you’ll find your association with W.V.B.C. to be a good experience. Try to remain flexible, as for in any organization sometimes changes in schedules, places or times may be necessary.