Brian Barde

Pittsfield, MA, United States

USCG Licensed Captain | Northeast Bass Fishing | Enjoying the outdoors | Passionate | #KindlewoodOutdoors #BardeRodz #KindlewoodCares
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27 May 17:01

What a Memorial Day weekend! 🥵

Saturday: Suzuki maintenance (Oil change and lower unit oil), built two rods, sold some BardeRodz premium sleeves (way better than those old mesh ones!)

Sunday: Family car repair day - backup camera install, Apple Car Play, 4 new speakers, 2 brake jobs, 2 wheel bearings, and a few other odds and ends. Even fixed the mother-in-law's O2 sensor 😅. Then, being a Safety boat while my son rowed his scull, I managed to catch 3 pickerel, 1 bass, and a rock bass in 2 hours while keeping a watchful eye on him!

Monday the boys and I had quite the wildlife encounter... this goose nearly became our boat passenger at 40 mph! https://youtu.be/OjwxUyH7DD0

Now I'm so exhausted from this "relaxing" weekend, I went back to work to recover!

As a veteran, I am grateful for those who didn't return - their sacrifice makes weekends like this possible.

Hope everyone had a great one!
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Posted

23 May 08:36

Tournament practice Smallie doing my favorite thing - Jig on Docks
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09 May 21:18

Excited to represent SUF tomorrow. I plan to come in with 5 good fish. Let’s see how the day unfolds.

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08 May 22:47

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Potomac River Practice with Ken Pfeiffer

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27 Apr 12:11

One of my favorite lakes that I have been to. What lake do you think it is?
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26 Apr 23:42

FYI, as a 2025 SUF School angler development selectee, I wanted to document my BFL journey this season through video. It's my first year moving from club tournaments to the BFL. Ken and I are fishing the Northeast division of the BFL, and I'm creating this series to share everything I learn or things I can share. They are mostly me just rambling, LOL

I just posted Episode 2, where I break down my tournament gear and boat setup.

Episode 1: From Club AOY to BFL Rookie https://youtu.be/M80TYlFQQa8

Episode 2: Tournament Gear - Building the Arsenal https://youtu.be/9jxA1g22-og
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26 Apr 10:49

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A couple of fish; more importantly, I am not bundled up for winter. Spring may have sprung. :-)
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20 Apr 06:58

Happy Easter
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19 Apr 23:19

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Okay, the confidence is back. Today, I weighed 6 lbs 6.5 oz, 3 lbs 3 oz, and several 1 - 2 lbs. I had my wife with me for good luck. Water temperatures ranged from 48 to 55. The windy open water was 48, while the shallow isolated water was 55. The males were everywhere, including that shallow 55, while the females seemed deeper and tight to cover. I had my confidence bait and rod: a Genesis rod - 7'0" Med-Heavy Fast and a 3/8 oz jig with 3-inch trailers, color green/brown.

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18 Apr 21:58

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A couple of skunked trips were shaking my confidence. Tonight, I got two smallies, I think the first ones of 2025.
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