Who’s up for earning an In-Fisherman Master Angler patch for 2025?

https://www.in-fisherman.com/content/master-angler/375360

Brian Barde Barde Rods have arrived!

Hey community, had to share my recent delivery from our own communities Brian Barde. He made me two spinning rods, they both resemble the Favorite BLat sick stick. I feel the GRB closely resembles the sick stick with the “MH” feel and action with just the right amount of ehhhh. The Bushido is a little on the lighter size. I feel it’s going to be great for smaller lighter baits like Crappie and Walleye. Saturday I hope to get on the water and do some testing with a variety of baits. If you have any bait suggestions before Saturday let me know. I’ll give them a try.

Went out for a few hours today. Tried to go deep, but didn’t see anything past 15feet. Had 2 smaller bass come to the boat but jumped off on a jig. Then fished shallow for Musky, had 3 follow to the boat with a big spinnerbait. Hopefully I can get out again before I need to winterize the boat.

What’s everyone being for Halloween?

Whoops! Bound to happen eventually.

How can you tell when a lake is turning over?

New record smallmouth in NY!

https://www.outdoornews.com/2024/10/11/huge-smallmouth-bass-from-the-st-lawrence-river-breaks-the-new-york-state-record/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=A%20SMALLMOUTH%20FOR%20THE%20N%20Y%20%20RECORD%20BOOKS&utm_campaign=Outdoor%20News%20Weekly%20Newsletter%20-%2010%2F21&vgo_ee=KxQ0XzzDcbWfUdbbom3cPw3rzQDx8xBWwAjRCrT0zutu%3AD3Czh2Fqx%2FiLAkc4q1c3u1YBAci53U7V

Well if the fishing sucks, there is always the constant air show you get in Madison. Benefits of living next to an air force base.

Saw the comet tonight. Maybe it has some astronomical effects on the fish.

Does anyone have any experience with an A-Rig? Line size, trailers you use, brand you like…? A guy in my club put together a 21.56lb bag with an A Rig. 6.5”lb smallie as the kicker.