Description
The Fishing Club at Iowa State University looks to engage with students and the community who enjoy fishing. We are a diverse group of avid fishermen who enjoy targeting many species. Aside from monthly meetings, we spend time fishing the local area, learning how to target different bodies of water, and taking trips to popular lakes and rivers to catch various fish species. The Fishing Club provides online tournaments for members who wish to get out and fish on their own while having the chance to win prizes. Throughout the winter, members ice fish together and go up north for fly fishing, along with attending conferences. We are associated with MLF and BASS, two major league bass fishing organizations. Some members participate in tournaments through these organizations. The Fishing Club also partners with local businesses to educate the public about fishing, and we have a wide range of sponsors to which each member has access to discounts on fishing gear.
Affiliations
Constitution / Tier
| File | ByLaws3.doc |
| Tier | Student Organization - Affiliated |
Membership Information
| Student Members | 65 |
| ISU Members | 1 |
| Non-ISU Members | 0 |
| Allowed Members | Unlimited as of now |
| Allowed Officers | 8 |
| Membership Qualifications | Looking for people who like to fish and want to learn more about fishing around the area. We fish all year round, from open water fishing to ice fishing. |
| Membership Restrictions | Must have own equipment |
| Elections/Selection | Spring |
| Meetings | Wednesday Nights at 7pm |
Description of Regular Meetings/Activities
| We try to meet at least once a month on Wednesdays during the semester. We encourage members to fish local bodies of water by providing online tournaments and outings throughout the week. At our meetings, we talk about upcoming events and get occasional speakers to come in and talk about fishing. The club is also a part of collegiate fishing and fish FLW tournaments. |
Description of Special Events
| We host online tournaments for members during the fall and spring. Throughout the winter, members participate in ice fishing tournaments. |
| Members can participate in major league collegiate bass fishing tournaments through MLF and BASS. |
| Members are able to network with one another and fish the area together/attend tournaments together |