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

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

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...

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

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

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.

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.

Always learn and recalculate the best path forward.

We've got two Tron Memorial tournaments running in honor of Tron Foster, a beloved SUF community member who battled cancer with incredible positivity.

🎣 Open Tournament (March 14 - April 15) Any US public waters | Month-long

Adults: $30 | Kids (13 & under): $5

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

🎣 SUF Retreat Tournament (April 16-17) Lake Hartwell attendees only

$30 entry | Password: suf

https://share.fishingchaos.com/tournament/yP8sU5bVJaNFT64sOjmg

💰 What You're Playing For:

40% goes to prize pool (payout structure scales with entries)

60% supports Outdoor Dream Foundation – giving kids with life-threatening illnesses the outdoor experiences Tron loved

Every bass you catch honors Tron's legacy and helps kids experience the healing power of fishing. Competition meets compassion.