Brian Barde

Pittsfield, MA, United States

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

Sep 24 at 06:14 PM

Good Luck

Sep 24 at 06:12 PM

My boat is a 2009

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Sep 24 at 06:11 PM

I did it 3 times in a row, twice throwing the lure over the side of the boat. That was the worst. After that time, I have gotten a little better and tug on the lure before throwing it over.

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Sep 24 at 06:09 PM

I don't think most tournaments have a year limit on boats. Just ensure your boat is safe and meets the tournament’s specific rules, which you should be able to look up. Almost all say your horsepower cannot exceed the USCG sticker.

To prepare my boat for a tournament, I focus on the following:

Maintenance: Keep the boat, motor, and wiring/electronics in reliable working condition.

Livewell: Ensure that it is well-aerated and functional.

Comfort: Organize the boat to make it comfortable for myself.

Safety Gear: Always have life jackets, a first aid kit, and a fire extinguisher on board.

Remember, the fish don’t care about your boat, but a well-maintained one makes your experience better!

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Sep 24 at 09:23 AM

The game changer for me on trolling motors is to make sure you have spot lock. I have Lowrance graphs and a Ghost - the connectivity is nice. The Ghost has been very good to me and I would also say make sure you take care of it maintenance wise.

Sep 24 at 07:58 AM

Nice.

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Sep 23 at 09:50 PM

Cliffhanger...

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Sep 23 at 09:50 PM

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

Sep 23 at 09:34 PM

I know this question was for BLat and I slayed them this year on Neko.

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Sep 23 at 09:29 PM

Looking back on this post, I realize how fantastic a day this was. I was in the zone, and everything came together. So cool! SUF is a big part of my learning and growth.😊 I want to see more posts of other people's outtings.

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