Hi I am wanting to get into the world of tournment bass fishing, but I am gonna need a little help doing so. I live in southwest arkansas and I am looking for maybe a local club that will help me out on getting started. Advice is needed also; Like how many rods will I need to be effictive, and other gear advice, but any advice with be greatly apperciated.

What kind of Southwest Arkansas? I fish in a club tournament that covers DeGray and Hamilton. Pretty good start for someone looking to tournament fish.

I only have 4-5 rods out on my deck at a time, but quite a few people I know have 6-8 rods which I find way too many and not enough room to move freely without fear of stepping on a rod.

Must haves are, a Golden Rule measuring stick, Rejuvenate(livewell additive), large dipnet, and a culling beam.

I live in a little town called Dierks AR next to Nashvile and De Queen AR and thanks for the advice