Lot of activity here in the community this past week with the tournament! Love to see yall actually fishing and not just CONSUMING content about fishing. I intentionally have dialed back so many workshops because I know you actually FISHING would serve you better than continuously staying in the app or YouTube just consuming videos. GO FISHING TOO! Try things. Y’all are clearly focusing on improvement. I love to see this!
May 25
Have you seen this short video about the Shad spawn?
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Shad Spawn Bait Selection a...
Learn how to recognize and fish the shad spawn by focusing on...
May 24
SUF! Give your thoughts and what you would use. Let’s make BLat proud 😂
May 24
Hey Tyson Balaam, we were taking about Jerkbaits during the round table a couple nights ago. Some inspiration for you.
Jerkbait myths busted. This time on Lake Toho.
“Don’t believe the hype” -Public Enemy
1. Jerkbait is only for cold weather.
2. Must have cloudy weather.
3. Only good on points.
4. Vision 110 or nothing else.
5. Must have a specific cadence prioritizing pauses.
6. Must use a bait caster with light fluorocarbon.
1.a Water temp was 88 degrees
2.a Mostly sunny with bright blue skies
3.a Sitting in a flat in 9 feet of water with scattered hydrilla patches.
4.a Strike King KVD deep diver running at 6 foot. active target verified.
5.a Whap whap whap whap all the way back to the boat.
6.a Shimano Poison Adrena 6’10” spinning rod with Stradic 3000. 15lb braid to 20lb flouro leader.
Results: 1x6lb, 1x3lb, 5x2lb = 15 pound bag in a couple hours with plenty of room to cull.
May 23
Good day on the water even with only 1 fish, Blue Cypress is a beautiful lake, The Gators were thick and active today, at one point I had 7 all over 8 ft within casting distance, May explain the lack of fish. Alex Sterling would have had a time for sure. Play a little I spy
May 23
The people at Level Rods sent me a discount code for 40% off on my signature rods that you can use from now til June 7th
BLAT40
(Can only use it for rods)
May 23
• Edited (May 23, 2026)
Rise and Shine, it's Fishing time!
Well it is for me with an hour drive to todays fishin hole
May 22
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Roland and Brian agree, bass aren’t line shy. I’ve moved to 20lb with the grass getting heavier this time of year in Florida. Take whatever context you like. I still use leaders for action, but the size isn’t a visual deterrent for them or me.
May 21
• Edited (May 21, 2026)
🚨Roundtable in ✌🏽 hours! See you all at 8PM EST.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87055145094?pwd=X0avMO1bkZq1KGyUMWAMbMvCy1QAnx.1
May 21
• Edited (May 21, 2026)
I am a long time user of Yo-Zuri braid. Went to BPS this morning to get a Z-man Elite EVO Chatterbait that matches my Confidence Color of Toho. Z-Man calls it Bruised Green Pumpkin. It is an almost perfect match and I like my trailers to match my baits. Walking along the line isle I saw Yo-Zuri had a new braid out, 9 strand, So I grabbed one. Got home and let me tell you that is some smooth braid and thin, Spooled up my shaky head rod with it, 15lb braid and a 14lb Fluro leader. Tying the leader I was shocked at how well my FG turned out. Going hunting a twin to the big that I messed up with the picture on tomorrow so will report back.