Covered up. I am grateful to everyone catching and posting fish. I haven’t made it out there in a while. Vicarious Fishing. Lmao Here is what has been happening in the booth! Got Barde and company finished and am sending tomorrow. Figured out the bluegill I think. Really happy with them. On to the blueback next to master. I hope and pray everyone is well and good. I am so far behind on videos too. Let me know what you think of the latest baits. Thanks
July 20
TWRA released a ton of bass in the lake and there were large schools of small bass. Didn’t know that they were just released but I spent much of the morning chasing a limit. Looking back I would make better use of the time. However, I did get a small limit before finding this big girl in some trees. Successful tournament because I was able to adapt from what I started doing and found out what I needed to be doing. It was extremely hot but I was pumped for three of the anglers in the club all passed the 67” threshold for best 3. One guy even passed 70”!
July 18
Hello everyone. I haven’t been here much lately sorry fam. I have been working and when I’m not I’m in the booth. I have a question for everyone how often do you see split rings fail/ break? I have never seen it yet and was wondering how or why that they could. I read about it but have not had it happen to me. I’m learning a lot more about each component that makes up these baits lures that we use and create. Bryan Key got me started on making crankbaits out of cedar. From a older bait he used to fish but are hard to find today. Which is really cool I can’t wait to get some of those pictures up to share. Any information is appreciated about rings or any other terminal parts we use. Finishing up Barde and Devon’s baits today and tomorrow hopefully so I can get them to them before the 24th. Mack the order cleared customs this morning I think it is in Ga so hopefully Monday it’s here sorry for the delay. Tyson happy late b-day I haven’t heard back from you. Hollar at me sir. Jealous of all the fish catches. Keep getting them! Thanks
July 18
Didn’t catch any fish today, just caught myself on a treble hook… ouch. Had two of the three in the bottom of my palm under my thumb. Should I frame it the lure? It’s never being used again lol.
July 18
This is probably a stupid question, but being a kayak guy we use our ketchboard.. Well, I'll be a co-angler in the August 1st "John Wilson" benefit tournament on lanier...
Question; Tony Collum is my boater... Do we combine our bass to get our biggest 5, or does he catch 5 and i catch 5 and we weigh in separately? Again, sorry for the dumb question. I'm a bass boat newbie, but an avid kayak angler.!
July 16
• Edited (Jul 16, 2026)
Hi all! See you all in 45 at tonight's roundtable using the link below!
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87055145094?pwd=X0avMO1bkZq1KGyUMWAMbMvCy1QAnx.1
July 16
I haven’t had any fishing because because my kids have been catching all the bass and not me
July 15
• Edited (Jul 15, 2026)
Kindlewood Cares Charity Tournament Results
🎣 Summer Sizzle wrapped up — 12 anglers between the two divisions, our biggest field yet. Summer Sizzle total to Jimmy Fund $155.15
North:
Ricky Taylor — 102.75"
Brian Barde — 98.25"
Ken Pfeiffer — 95.75"
Kevin Skovenski — 81.00"
South:
Ray Brunetti — 106.50"
Caleb Kelly — 103.50"
Mack Toon — 102.50"
Dalton Dunham — 98.50"
Dale Wiles — 94.00"
Eric Zenke — 85.00"
David Duhe — 81.00"
Tyson Balaam — 68.25"
Ray's win also puts him in the AOY lead in the South, edging out Mack. Ricky's still holding the top spot in the North.
Next up: Dog Days Derby, Tournament 3 of 5. Starts July 17, runs through August 23. Same format — catch, photo, release via Fishing Chaos, $25 entry, public waters only. 60% going to The Jimmy Fund.
Register: https://app.fishingchaos.com/tournament/A02YrfQ3VsnYZDov9LEQ