Brian Barde

Pittsfield, MA, United States

USCG Licensed Captain | Northeast Bass Fishing | Enjoying the outdoors | Passionate | #KindlewoodOutdoors #BardeRodz #KindlewoodCares

Yes 3mm neoprene with reinforced edges. . Your rod will float with these on them.

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I really love these kinds of weekends because you feel accomplished by the end of them. Tired and accomplished

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If you want to grow as a fisherman and better understand the what, where, and, more importantly, why fish are there and how to catch them, this is the place for you and everyone else to become better anglers. The community is positive and helpful. I honestly think it helps me be a better human.

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I like to stay busy.

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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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Also, in that shallow water, assuming the water is mostly still, you could be observing algae, silt, or it could be a thermocline.

Mack Toon mine is bigger than yours lol

26 May 23:56

Here is my understanding - The thermocline: water above is warmer which tends to carry less oxygen, while the water below is cooler and typically depleted of oxygen. Bass may hover around it to stay cool during the summer heat while finding enough oxygen just above it. Test out the theory.

26 May 23:26

Very Nice! Looks like you made some memories.

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Oh Man, I feel better now :-) I got one bigger than Mack Toon