Brian Barde

Pittsfield, MA, United States

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

You can buy rod dryers they are here https://mudhole.com/products/rds-rod-drying-system You could also just get the motor and fabricate something with a small motor like this - https://amzn.to/4s2DRSD

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04 Mar 23:04

Tron Foster Memorial Tournament

https://app.fishingchaos.com/tournament/UhoVGoPkkqUjOJtHK8VR

March 14 - April 15, 2026 | US Public Waters

"The outdoors was Tron's sanctuary. He was a fisherman by instinct and a hunter by passion."

Honoring Tron Foster – an angler, and beloved Straight Up Fishing community member. This tournament celebrates Tron's legacy while supporting the Outdoor Dream Foundation, an organization he worked with that provides outdoor experiences people with life-threatening illnesses.

SHARE THIS GET AS MANY PEOPLE TO FISH AND RAISE SOME MONEY.

🎣 TOURNAMENT DETAILS

Dates: March 14 - April 15, 2026

Location: US Public Waters Only (Any State)

Species: Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass

Format: 5-Fish Limit, Catch-Photo-Release

ENTRY FEES:

Adults (14+): $30

Kids (13 & under): $5

FUND SPLIT:

40% Prize Pool (per division)

60% Outdoor Dream Foundation

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22 Feb 10:34

Congrats! You did well this year! 2026 is going to be even better. 

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21 Feb 18:40

If you are going to the Spring retreat and want to help raise some money for charity. Don't forget about the Tron Memorial fishing derby the two days before the Seminar. https://app.fishingchaos.com/tournament/yP8sU5bVJaNFT64sOjmg - PW=suf

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Same here 7+ tomorrow. UGH!!!!!!!!! I was just in Arizona this week and it was 65+ very nice to not have snow banks. I will be happy when the sunshine comes out again...

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Fred Hampton my website has some pics. Instagram has some as well. I need to get better at posting pics. https://www.barderodz.com @barderodz

18 Feb 23:39

Broken ribs suck. Get better soon. Thinking of you.

18 Feb 23:37

Reserve for the really long run.

I love making one of a kind rods for fellow SUF members. It makes me happy knowing that you are catching tournament winning fish with them.

11 Feb 22:50

I want to go fishing. The negativity surrounding bass fishing only irritates people and might be a factor in its declining turnout. I say be grateful, happy, explore, learn, and make memories. Interestingly, every BFL I fished last year had more coanglers than boaters. The regional had a few boats with two coanglers in the boat.