If you’re planning to attend the retreat and are fishing Lake Hartwell on Thursday 4/16 and Friday 4/17, and you’d like to participate in a friendly online tournament to raise some funds for the Outdoor Dream Foundation in memory of Tron, join the tournament here - (PW=suf) https://app.fishingchaos.com/tournament/yP8sU5bVJaNFT64sOjmg

https://www.bassfishingtips.net/tips/reading-reservoirs-dam-operations-water-levels.html - A research report - READING RESERVOIRS: HOW DAM OPERATIONS AND WATER LEVEL MANAGEMENT AFFECT BASS FISHING - Do you agree?

The shifting leaders of the Tron memorial...

Tron memorial Spring Tournament Top 10 - 2 1/2 week left!!!! 

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.

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🎣 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

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

I get frustrated with the "fish can hear my sonar debate" online. Blat has debunked this as well. Here is an article I put together. Let me know what you think. It is broken down into three section. Section 1 - Just tell me if they can hear it. Section 2 - Just tell me why they can't hear it. Section 3 - Yeah right, prove it scientifically. Here is a blog I put together: https://www.bassfishingtips.net/blog/can-bass-hear-your-sonar-the-definitive-answer-one-of-fishings-hottest-debate.html

3 WEEKS AWAY --> Registration for Tron Charity online tournament is now open. Tron Foster Memorial Tournament

March 14 - April 15, 2026 | US Public Waters https://app.fishingchaos.com/tournament/UhoVGoPkkqUjOJtHK8VR