Jump right in there and give it a go. There will be several members that will fish. If it is in an area you are familer with even better. Tournaments are not for everyone but you will just have to try one and see if you like it. It s cheap enough of an entry that it will not break the bank to go and try it. We have one every month on Truman that is for CDC members only. We also have the top three finishers tell how they caught them. Lures used, colors, water depth and technique used. It is a learning tournament for sure. We have had cookouts after a few of them and people stick around and shoot the bull afterwords. Lots of fun. Just jump on in one and see if it is for you. Warning it can get addictive and exspensive but also a whole lot of fun.