Does anybody know anything about these clubs? I live in eau claire, MI and these are the closest ones to me. Whats the proper way of joining one of these, do i just show up and ask to be a member? What kind of costs do i have to cover?

I would suggest you try to email someone from the clubs, informing them of your interest in joining.  The club I am in was $300.00 for the year, but that price covers payouts during the clubs classic, as well as prizes.  All the tourneys are free of entry fees, but a $10 rider/co-angler fee applies, as well as an optional $5 lunker fee for each tourney.  Find the club's website, and contact someone through that site.  But, make sure they are the type of clubs that your looking for.  Some club members will help you out as much as possible, while a different club may just be for the individual.