Thinking about filming the podcast live today. What do y’all think? If ya can join jump on about 11am today. If you’re busy I’ll post it up to watch later!

Not sure how many St.Croix fans we got in the group, but took alittle road trip this weekend a few hours North of me to their factory, pretty cool place! I haven't been able to take a tour yet, hopefully next time!

Caught my first fish on an A-Rig today. Little dinky guy, but it's a cool milestone!!

I’m throwing my hat in the ring for the SUF School Angler Development program on the co-angler side!

As I prepare to take the jump from BASS to the BFLs in 2025, I’m excited to continue to grow as an angler. I know I still have a lot to learn when it comes to making the right adjustments on the water, breaking down outcomes, and consistently performing when you’ve got a limited amount of time.

The coaching and guidance offered by the SUF School’s Angler Development Sponsorship would be a game-changer for me. This opportunity would not only help me sharpen my skills but also give me the tools to better understand the mental and strategic aspects of tournament bass fishing.

I’m ready to put in the work, soak up as much knowledge as possible, and become the best angler I can be. Whether I’m chosen or not, I’m excited about the chance to take my passion for fishing to the next level while competing in the BFLs! If any of y’all have fished as a co in both in the Bass Opens and the BFLs, are there many big differences you’ve noticed?

2024 was a good Year on the water. 8 Tourneys later I was fortunate enough to earn AOY in our local Club. It’s not easy fishing against local legends, but it feels good to beat them on ocassion.

The wifey isn’t too happy with the 🏆 being on the Mantle.

Cheers to everyone elder’s accomplishments.

If you live in NC we kick off the new season in January. We would love to have you as a boater or CO.

Boater Application:

I would also like to be considered for the opportunity to represent SUF School with a 2025 BFL Sponsorship. I am not in need of the financial part. I am more in need of mentoring and coaching that would potentially be available. I also love to mentor and teach when possible and find the most joy in taking others out fishing who don’t get to do so often.

If not selected I still plan to recruit new members and rep SUF to the fullest in all of the events. Just let me know what you need from me and I’m down to help. So maybe can I get at least 1/2 scholarship? (Sponsorship)

Good luck to everyone Boaters and COs in 2025. I’m not that eloquent with words and there are some much better applications here already

Accolades:
2024 ACBM Angler of Year (Boater)
2023 BFL CO-Angler Regional qualifier (Top 45)
2022-ABA North Carolina Co-Angler of the year.

I think my wife may have stumbled on to the most torturous experience she could possibly expose me to. I am right now driving to go spend the day with the Inlaw extended family at a lake house on Lake Gaston and no fishing poles no fishing boat no fishing allowed. I may need therapy after this.

What gear ratio spinning reel is good to use for fineness fishing

Got out on the water today and happened to get into some nice hybrids using the ol "Alabama Slamma" aka A-Rig. I added the livescope recording of the catch so you can see how they were just hovering right off the bottom... Enjoy!