Start with a club
Club fishing is a great way to start out. There are a lot of good clubs out there with a lot of guys willing to help out. I have belonged to the Saguaro Bassmasters for the last 2 years and have definitely enjoyed every minute. We fish 2 day tournaments once a month on a variety of lakes, Roosy, Saguaro, Canyon, Bartlett, Pleasant, Apache and Martinez. We have guys that are fairly new to bass fishing and seasoned veterans. The tournaments are a draw format so you get to fish with a lot of different people throughout the year, which is great for picking up new tactics, skills, etc. Everyone wants to win, but the focus is on having fun. The club consists of a bunch of laidback guys who throw a little money in the pot and have fun, thats what makes it enjoyable. If you want you can call me with any questions, feel free to do so. (480) 830-4209 ask for Neil, or leave a message and I'll get back to you. Best of luck and good fishing!