I do not want too see the federations join FLW. I would rather see the federations start their own national tournament. Bass wasn't giving much back to the federation members anyway. The 15-20 dollars would go along way for a national tournament. The classic for federation members is like winning the lottery. I know it has been done but it is easyer to get there through the opens.
I will be recomending that our club drop out of the federation and bass all together.
Like others have said, there are better circuts out there for the weekend angler.
George Salov