Brian Barde

Pittsfield, MA, United States

USCG Licensed Captain | Northeast Bass Fishing | Enjoying the outdoors | Passionate | #KindlewoodOutdoors #BardeRodz #KindlewoodCares

Commented on Is this worth it?

Jan 22 at 11:16 AM

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This one is painted with truck bed liner and then painted for the ultimate protection and looks.

Jan 21 at 11:20 PM

Tim Dodson Oh Boy!!!

Jan 21 at 10:51 PM

Where is the dislike button... ;-)

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Jan 21 at 10:28 PM

Add some RV antifreeze to your live wells. Pour in just enough for the recirculating pump to run with the antifreeze, then drain it all out. I also pour a bit into the bilge. Store the motor vertically so all water can drain out and none can enter the prop exhaust. Also, remove any water-based products from your boat storage areas. 

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Jan 21 at 10:25 PM

In the northern regions, I bring my batteries inside whenever possible. If that's not an option, I keep the Lead/Acid/AGM on the charger. I leave the lithium batteries at a 50-80% charge for long-term storage.

Jan 21 at 10:22 PM

For reels:

Moisture that enters the reel can freeze and expand, potentially damaging the internal components.

For rods:

Graphite and carbon fiber rods can become more brittle in freezing temperatures, increasing the risk of breakage.

Rod guides may accumulate ice, which can harm both the guides and your line.

Metal components can slightly contract in extreme cold, posing a risk of guide rings popping out.

Significant fluctuations in temperature can affect the integrity of rod blanks over time.

Jan 21 at 10:11 PM

Tim Dodson It's all the shoveling that builds the muscle. ;-) I want to be a snowbird so bad.

Jan 21 at 06:52 PM

Adversity is dope! The cold makes you stronger, LOL.

Jan 20 at 07:07 PM

Snowbird is my ideal future.

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Jan 20 at 07:04 PM

James Haulbrooks SWEET!!! Glad that BardeRodz Workhorse "worked" for you.