What's the deal? I went to my local Bass Club meeting tonight and they were talkign about B.A.S.S. and how they are having a meeting with all of the state federations about raising prices $5 effective March 31st. They were also saying how 5 B.A.S.S. officials lost their jobs. I didnt pick up on everything clearly, but what is the deal with all of this?

It is a long story but if you go to Bassmaster.com and do a search there are numerous articles on the subject, as well as several topics in the discussion boards.

Or you can save yourself the effort by going here:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1133457674/

yep that just about covers it

Just curious, I joined B.A.S.S. last year, paid $15, got the magazine, etc.  Should I also consider joining my state's Federation, MO BASS?  Should I stick solely with my state's Federation when it's time to renew my B.A.S.S. membership?  Or do I need to belong to both?

Thanks, TC

Yeah, what Glenn said.  I was half asleep when I posted my response, his way is much easier.