This Saturday, 6/6/2026! I'm donating a custom BardeRodz "The Workhorse" — a 7'0" medium to MH, fast-action spinning rod, Jimmy Fund-themed and signed by BLat — to be raffled at the Harry Bateman Memorial Fishing Derby, raising money for The Jimmy Fund and kids fighting cancer.

Versatile enough for drop shot, shakey head, live bait, and twitch baits — a true workhorse. Proud to do this with this community.

If you want a ticket ($10) for the raffle drawing ping me. 

Sorry, I got busy this year and did not setup the online raffle site.

❤️ #CastForACause

My Charity Tournament results:

Spring Slam — Tournament 1 of 5 — wrapped on May 25, with 11 anglers competing across the North and South Divisions in support of The Jimmy Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Raised this tournament: $105.35 for pediatric cancer research. Every cast counts.

Spring Slam Champions

North Division

• 1st: Ricky Taylor

• 2nd: Brian Barde

South Division

• 1st: Mack Toon

• 2nd: Ray Brunetti

Congratulations to all four podium finishers, and thank you to every angler who threw a line for the cause this month.

2nd Place in Club tournament this weekend. 35 and rain to start the tournament, rained all day and we made it to 45. Super slow tough day and I manage to pull out 2nd. Weights were not high. A lunker 6 lb 6oz largemouth was caught but he only had one fish. 

First week complete for the charity first tournament - Who will be AOY? 5 total tournaments this year. 

Recap: We had three tournaments. 54 total entries - roughly 20 per tournament (many competed in all 3 tournaments). $600 was sent to the Outdoor Dream Foundation — and more on the way.

The Tron Memorial (Spring), Tron Memorial SUF, and the SUF Co-Tournament started 2026. Thank You!

In memory of Tron!