Quad City Bass Club

WELCOME TO OUR 62ND YEAR

The Quad City Bass Fisherman's Club, is based in Davenport, Iowa along the banks of the Mississippi River, was formed in 1963 making it one of the oldest know bass in the country. The club currently boast a membership of over 200 men and women. We annually have 7 club closed tournaments, 1 open tournament, and 2 his/her tournaments. The club's motto is "Leave Some For Seed" represents the emphasis placed on catch and release at every club tournament. Monthly meetings are held on the last Monday of the month, and the public is invited to attend.

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AND EMAIL ADDRESS

The Quad City Bass is moving to email for the monthly newsletter. Please email the club or text Ron Rieck at 563-340-3204 your email address.

Our club email is qcbassclub@gmail.com use this instead of the contact button above.

NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Date: September 29, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM

Place: Leisure Lanes (2802 W. 73rd Street, Davenport, Iowa

CASVILLE TOURNAMENT

Cassville Info: Cassville is September 13-14. Sign up will be Saturday morning at the ramp from 5:00-5:30. Weigh in is 3:00 on Saturday and 1:00 on Sunday. There is a ramp fee that you can get at the BP station or the food store.

SEPTEMBER SPONSORS

Culligan Water / Tom Kracaw is a Cassville sponsor. Call them for all your soft water needs or to even put their bottled water in your homes or businesses.

Weber’s Screen Printing and Embroidery is the other sponsor. They are doing our T shirts long sleeve fishing shirts. They do an excellent job with quick friendly service.

Thank you to our sponsors for Stoddard. We will have 6 gift cards from K&K for $25 each.

TOURNAMENT DATES 2025

April 27th Big Slough

May 17-18 Lansing

June 7-8 Prairie

June 21 Lansing His/Hers

July 13 Albany

July 19 The Tug in Albany

August 16-17 Stoddard

September 13-14 Cassville

September 20 His/Hers Blackhawk

October 18-19 Lansing Classic (You have to be qualified to fish)

SPECIAL NOTICE ON A COUPLE OF RULE CHANGES

1.) Classic qualifying for tournaments remains the same. One partner must have 3 fished. The other partner must have at least 2. If you only two the extra amount is changed from $20 to $50.

2.) Culling balls with safety pin type clips are no longer allowed. If you bring a fish to the scale with the puncture type pin you will be given a warning. The second time will result in a 1-pound penalty.

3.) This year we will redraw the blast off position after the first day weigh in. We will record the 2nd day order and then turn in the chips to Fish Committee Chairman for morning pick up.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

Per club rules, in order to fish a tournament, you must be a paid-up member at the time of the monthly meeting prior to the tournament that you wish to fish. Annual membership is only a mere $25 and can be purchased at any monthly membership meeting.

CLUB SPONSORSHIP OPPERTUNITIES

The Quad City Bass Club with a membership of over 200 individuals has sponsorship opportunities available for any business or individual looking to expand their advertising at a relatively cheap rate. For a mere$50 yearly, your business card sized ad will be placed in the monthly newsletter which is sent to each and every member and sponsor. For $125 annually your ad will be place in the monthly newsletter AND 3 gift cards will be given away in your name to a lucky contestant at the club sponsored tournament. Sponsorship forms can be downloaded from the link located in the folder on the website.

2025 CLUB OFFICERS

Congratulations to the election winners. They will be your officers for 2025.

President: Myrna Tomlinson

Vice President: Alisha Stropes

Secretary-Treasurer: Ron Rieck

Fish Committee Chairman: Bill Mueller

Fish Committee, 2-Year Term: James Yarolem, Logan Whitman, Jon Houdek.

One Year Left: Terry Black, Bob Howard, Chris Tomlinson.

Chairman's Picks: Bill Harrop, Rick Harris, Steve Bearbower, Dave Rieck

Our Story

Founded in 1963, Quad City Bass Club began as a small group of individuals who shared a passion for environmental sustainability. Over the years, we have grown into a vibrant community of activists and volunteers who are committed to creating a more sustainable world.

Welcome to the Quad City Bass Club