Hey guys, I need some help...

To whom can I complain about the Federation's mandatory requirement that you belong to BASS in order to fish with a club that is affiliated with the federation?

The reason I ask, I have been very displeased with the direction BASS has gone, and the magazine is becoming even worse. Every article is now a marketing article. No longer are there truly just how to, or informational articles, but each is turned into an advertisment. I'd love to have the option to fish Federation affiliated clubs without having to pay for someone to push advertising down my throat.

Maybe those who wish to be affiliated with the federation, but not bass, can be allowed to do so, but just not be allowed to compete for spots on the state team?

Heck, I'd even be willing to pay my federation dues and not be allowed to fish a federation qualifying tournament, but would prefer the option if I wanted to.

Maybe those who fish the qualifiers that don't belong to BASS could place, but be skipped over for the qualifying process?

The reason I put those stipulations in is because I realize federation anglers can make it to the Classic, although I would bet there are many that don't really have that desire.

Now before anyone says or asks, how can I say any fisherman doesn't have the desire to make it to the classic? Let me ask, what is the total membership number of the KY federation, and what is the average number of anglers fishing their quailifiers?

Thanks for any help as to who I can send my request to, prefferable national as well as state.

Thanks...

Danny