Do you guys think it is weird if I went to Auburn University just for the bass fishing team? BTW i live in Ohio..

If the university offers whichever major you want to complete then go for it. Like everyone will likely say, education > fishing. While not a ton have official teams many have clubs which compete in the FLW or BASS college fishing series.

 

OU has a club

OSU has a club

Akron has a club

 

 (all of the above compete in FLW college series)

 

Kent has an official team and also competes in FLW just the same as the aforementioned clubs.

 

The only difference between the college club and teams is that the university recognizes it as an official sport if it is a "team". They may provide more funding and possible scholarships but when it comes down to it both the clubs and teams compete at the same events so I honestly would not put too much emphasis on the differentiation.

 

Also chances are that if you are lucky enough to get a fishing scholarship it likely won't be for a lot and also fishing at an official team school you may not get to fish the college series' due to high numbers of members/seniority/varsity status.

 

 

My best advice is decide what major you would like to complete, find compatible schools locally or out of state, check which ones that have teams OR clubs then pick. Acceptance and academic scholarships from each individual school might also sway your decision based on financial status.

 

Hope this helps, if you have any questions let me know.

 

Rob

I would have loved it,  but in college I had no extra time with school, sports, women, and party time.  I took a full load!!!!!!!!!

If the university offers whichever major you want to complete then go for it. Like everyone will likely say, education > fishing. While not a ton have official teams many have clubs which compete in the FLW or BASS college fishing series.

 

OU has a club

OSU has a club

Akron has a club

 

 (all of the above compete in FLW college series)

 

Kent has an official team and also competes in FLW just the same as the aforementioned clubs.

 

The only difference between the college club and teams is that the university recognizes it as an official sport if it is a "team". They may provide more funding and possible scholarships but when it comes down to it both the clubs and teams compete at the same events so I honestly would not put too much emphasis on the differentiation.

 

Also chances are that if you are lucky enough to get a fishing scholarship it likely won't be for a lot and also fishing at an official team school you may not get to fish the college series' due to high numbers of members/seniority/varsity status.

 

 

My best advice is decide what major you would like to complete, find compatible schools locally or out of state, check which ones that have teams OR clubs then pick. Acceptance and academic scholarships from each individual school might also sway your decision based on financial status.

 

Hope this helps, if you have any questions let me know.

 

 

Ok awesome! thank you soo much this really helped!