If I'm using my thumb to free spool then my drag is locked. Most of the fish we lose is because we never get good hook penetration initially. Especially with reaction baits (crankbaits, jerk baits, chatterbaits) on a long cast I want to get that hook penetration first. Once I get that it's time to manage the tension between me and the fish.

we all do that at times. I'm guilty of it too. What I try to be conscious about is my breathing. IT SOUNDS CRAZY! Focus on your breathing when you have a big one on. You'll slow down.

Man I could tell you a bunch of stuff but you better listen to everything this man right here has to say.

https://sufschool.com/programs/bobby-barrack-frog-sc-2023

are you getting that 404 code? It's very annoying! It only does it to some people. I'll send a message to have you entered today

Yes! you'll be emailed a code. The tournament is not live yet so you won't see it on the app just yet. I'll have them send you a code

I should be in the area the second week in June. I'll confirm the dates here soon. That's what I'm shooting for

we'll have him in again for sure

 I don't think their location changes but I do believe there's feeding windows. I feel like that late morning is always golden. 8-11am. it's all so subjective to what type of bite it is. If it's a deal where they feeding on alewives or some type of pelagic bait fish I feel like earlier is always better. If it's more of target oriented bite such as rock piles or grass lines any time of the day can be good. Let me know if that makes sense.

WE ABSO FREAKING LOOTLY WILL HAVE HIM TALK ABOUT FALL FISHING FOR SMALLIES

Listening to Trevor. I think the staging points are the wintering holes. I'll see if I can grab some screenshots of what that looks like on a map so you have a visual.