Hey SUF Community!

Thanks, Tim Dodson and Ken Pfeiffer, for kickstarting this! They sent me deep into a rabbit hole regarding the Alabama Rig MLF rules question!! There has to be more than just that question, so I developed an AI chatbot loaded with: - The complete MLF BFL rulebook - Current fishing regulations (PDFs) for all 50 states + DC. You can ask it anything about MLF rules AND check how they align with state regulations where you'll be fishing. It's like having a tournament rulebook expert in your pocket! Try it out here: https://www.bassfishingtips.net/MLFRules.html Note: I've put a $15 credit on this bot, so it'll be available for a limited time. Get your questions in while you can! Let me know if you find it helpful and if my sleepless night rabbit hole was worth it.

Fellow SUF School Members!

Let's try this - gathering info on how we all use our boat electronics to hopefully help the community learn from each other. Set up a sharing section, etc. Your input would be helpful if you're new to electronics or an expert!

A fairly quick survey here: [https://forms.office.com/r/qerrgRD5xW]

The goal is to understand common challenges and settings across different units (Lowrance, Garmin, Humminbird) so we can share knowledge and get some targeted help from BLat and more experienced members/guests.

It should only take a few minutes. Thanks in advance! Let me know what you think.

SUF Family! 

I am thrilled to support Brian's Angler Development Program! As an SUF member and rod designer at BardeRodz, I will provide a precision-engineered Workhorse or Slick Stick rod (winner's choice) to both the selected boater and co-angler for the MLF Phoenix BFL tournaments.

I am also applying for the boater position (fingers crossed! 🤞). If I am selected 🤞, my rod will be raffled off to another SUF member!

Each rod features premium components and comes with a one-year warranty. Good luck to all applicants! This community is fantastic!  

https://www.wired2fish.com/news/b-a-s-s-shutters-bassmaster-opens-co-angler-program - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The longstanding co-angler program within the Bassmaster Opens has been eliminated for the 2025 season, B.A.S.S. announced today. Due to multiple reasons, including fairness to the field of boaters and reduced interest since COVID, the program has been shuttered. - https://www.bassmaster.com/opens/news/b-a-s-s-shutters-bassmaster-opens-co-angler-program/

Brian Latimer  - I would love to be considered for the BFL sponsorship program as a boater. I've loved being part of the SUF School family since almost day one, and the transformation in my tournament fishing has been incredible. Thank You! I consistently finished second to last or middle of the pack in club tournaments when I started. Through SUF School's guidance and countless hours of learning, I started climbing the ranks, winning tournaments, and earning Angler of the Year. What a memorable year! THANKS!

One thing that drives me is embracing the rookie mindset - being uncomfortable leads to growth. That's exactly what I did with tournament fishing, and it's what I want to do with BFLs. I'm ready to carry this 2024 momentum into 2025 while helping others grow by promoting SUF school and bringing my BFL experience back to the community.

Whether sponsored or not, I'll represent SUF in the BFLs Northern Division, and I'd love the opportunity to do it officially. I want to compete and give back to the SUF family, which has transformed my fishing journey. Let me know how I can help expand SUF's impact and help more anglers develop their skills on the water. I'm all in!

Are any co-anglers planning to fish the BFL Northern Division tournaments who would like to link with me? I am considering signing up for the entire Northern Division schedule. https://majorleaguefishing.com/circuits/bfl/schedule/?y=2025&d=9