So what happens after you go an SUF retreat, finish out your vacay, and work night shift for 2 nights before going to a week long training? You watch the SUF app videos on points, retrieves, and the Lake Juliette brake down... Then go Lake Juliette and bussssss'em!!! Got two good ones to start out my KBF tournament! Caught them on a soft plastic jerk bait, a loco special (she literally took it as soon as it hit the water), and a hybrid on a 3 in minnow. Thought the 20.75 was a PB when I first saw her... To quote Mr. Cube... "Today was a good day..."

After work fishing caught 3 from the bank. This one was the largest .. neko rigged crush city janitor fishing drop offs next to flats .. 6-8ft of water

Dad & I had fun this afternoon culling a bunch dinks from a friends pond to help with over population.

My favorite time of the year to fish!

Barde guide service is worth the money today on Lake Russell.

Breaking in the custom made Barde Rod at Lake Russell during the retreat. First fish was a 17 1/2 spotted bass. Not bad, Thanks Barde.

Putting those techniques to use on Lanier from the retreat…. 5+ fish on a drop shot…. Water is very clear…. Using a sand dead ringer

I took a local high school angler that reached out to me to a local lake to help him prep for his regional tournament. Showed him a few "secret" things to make his trip memorable. The next generation helping the next generation.

4th of day 2

Made it to the 2025 SUF School Retreat, and what a way to start! Spent the day on Lake Russell, and it did NOT disappoint! The fishing was solid, but the best part was meeting all the awesome anglers/classmates who showed up today. Can’t wait to get back out there for another day on the water!