Hey everyone, just wanted to share some awesome news - I was able to get 2nd place in my club championship today! By edging out another club member by just one spot I was able to earn Angler of the Year. It's been a year of hard work and growth, and I'm so grateful. Huge thanks to Brian Latimer for his SUFSchool guidance. Looking forward to more great fishing adventures ahead! On the negative side, I set my GoPro on the front deck of my boat at 5AM in the dark and drove to the ramp… it’s gone 😭UPDATE - My Wife found my GoPro in the back of my truck, I must have set it on the tailgate not the front deck - what would I do without her 😀

How was your fishing weekend if you were not affected by the storm? Did you figure something out?

The toothy ones were out...

Something just went overboard!!!  https://youtu.be/4AU_6HMpio8

Today, I had a tournament on a pond/lake that is overpopulated with fish. It is great for taking kids to catch fish. However, it stinks to catch bigger fish. The article emphasizes the importance of harvesting bass in small waters like ponds to maintain a healthy fish population. In small ponds, bass can quickly overpopulate, leading to stunted growth and an unbalanced ecosystem. Regularly removing smaller bass helps ensure enough food for the remaining fish, promoting the growth of larger, healthier bass.  In small ponds, however, harvesting 15 to 35 pounds of bass per acre per year is often recommended to prevent overcrowding and support a balanced fishery1.

Same Smallmouth - Different camera/angle

Did you watch the Neko Rig video? I picked up a couple of packs. Neko helped me win a couple of tournaments this year. Get 'em while you still can.