Putting those ShopBlat winnings to work with some new bibbs.

Since we’re talking boats tonight, pretty sure I need one of these in the garage. Pro Bass edition coming soon!

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I really had a blessed 2025. Got the chance to fish with a variety of great people! My dad and nephew came from NY for his 16th birthday to fish. As well as my 6 and 8 year old nephews from California. Took a couple family friends kids out for their first time fishing. Had the pleasure to fish with Mark Jonas a couple times and explore a new lake. Mark and I also got the chance to meet up with Brian at the Mississippi for the Championship. Had a great tournment season, 2nd and 5th were my best finishes in our local tournment trail. Also did my best to hold down the largest Smallmouth spot in the SUF league. I’ve had the chance to learn so much from this community and Brian Latimer. I’m truly thankful and appreciative of you all! Thank you for helping me grow and learn more about my passion.

Looking forward to 2026 season with the chance to fish with Tom Spoljaric and anyone else interested in coming up North. Thank you all! Hope you have a healthy Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, and Tight Lines!

Blowing my mind here with a candy cane flavored sucker. Just way easier to eat a candy cane as a sucker.

Which reel are you guys thinking of pairing with the BLat 7’ light?

For Tron:

In the hockey community, placing a hockey stick on a porch with a light on is a tradition called “sticks out” to honor a player that has passed away. Symbolizes the player may need the stick for a new journey with the light guiding their way. This fishing rod is for Tron and his new journey.

I met Tron at the first retreat we had on Lake Hartwell in 2023. We ended up sitting next to each other and I was wondering who is this guy cracking all these jokes? He was full of one liners as we sat through class watching Bobby Barrett set the hook and catch 12lbers in the classroom. Needless to say we exchanged numbers and were friends ever since. I will certainly miss my friend.

Saw these blowups at Bass Pro and couldn’t not have them in the yard.

Got out for a couple hours today. Likely the last time I’ll get out this year. Only managed one little guy. I was surprised on how many green weeds there still were. Usually they’re brown and deteriorated by now.

Other house in the neighborhood

What is everyone’s plans for Halloween and what will you be dressed up as?

Couple houses in our neighborhood go pretty all out.