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.

SHARE THIS GET AS MANY PEOPLE TO FISH AND RAISE SOME MONEY.

🎣 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

Registration Now Open

Honoring Tron Foster – TWO Tournaments 🎣💙

Based on your responses, We will run 2 tournaments and raise more for the Outdoor Dream Foundation:

🌎 TOURNAMENT #1: OPEN TO EVERYONE

March 14 - April 15, 2026

📍 US Public Waters - Fish Your Home Waters
💰 Adults: $30 | Kids (13 & under): $5
🎣 Bass - 5 fish limit

Can't make the retreat? Join this one!
https://app.fishingchaos.com/tournament/tron-memorial-tournament-spring

🏆 TOURNAMENT #2: SUF RETREAT ONLY

April 16-17, 2026

📍 Lake Hartwell Only
💰 Adults: $30 (14+)
🔗 REGISTER: https://app.fishingchaos.com/tournament/suf-retreat-tron-memorial

Opens January 19 at 10:01 AM EST

Both tournaments: 40% Prizes / 60% Outdoor Dream Foundation
BardeRodz donating additional prizes

Fish one or both. Every entry honors Tron's legacy and helps kids fighting illness.

Who's in?