Finished 4th, really needed bigger fish to bite day 2. Fished super clean all weekend but I sat with a 12.75 in my bag for 4 hours and couldn't catch an upgrade. Great event and I had a blast. Looking forward to Alabama now 😀

Brian’s advice, Fishing with intention: on my last day of vacation today , I set out to catch an offshore bass. Drove boat around till I found shad and bass on the side imaging. Since I don’t have forwarded facing sonar…I positioned the boat upwind of the fish…and drifted through while jigging a 3.5in xzone swammer. Success! I caught offshore bass for the first time at Tims Ford. Thanks for the encouragement!

I’m just going to say it.. If you need in my honest opinion one of the best spinning rods I have ever used contact Brian Barde and just ask for the Toon’s slick stick custom!! This rod literally is a do all rod Texas rig drop shot to shakey head even to Ned rigs it is just the right action for a do it all spinning rod.. I can honestly say I’ve never been so impressed by build quality, action, as I have been with this rod… you all are missing out..

DIY of the Day:

I am giving everybody a litte idea. If you have old rod sleeve use it to cover your trolling motor wires.

This past week was awesome chatting with all of you on the coaching calls. Many of you had tournaments this weekend and some had homework to research. I’d love to see what you guys results were and what you learned. I’ll set up a new round of coaching calls this month so you can be in a coaching group. It’s awesome to hear how all of you are thinking about fishing!

I couldnt tell you how many times I watched B.Lats video on installing a keel guard. It was an easy process once I got it taped into the position I wanted it. I purchased 1 that was 1ft. Longer than the recommended size, so that I could get a little more coverage. #DIY time for a boat wash.

Got my metal identifier from Trash Panda. It looks good!

Crankbait with active target through baitballs in 15 foot of water is a blast! No giants but 7 in the boat in 45 minutes kept me giggling. Was a great time while water testing after changing fluids to prep for my month long tour.

Question for the community

Is this a largemouth or Shoal bass?

I caught this guy wade fishing the Ochlockonee river.