Brian Barde

Pittsfield, MA, United States

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

05 Jun 22:37

Great session, Thanks Mack Toon

Which tournaments should I enter? :-) I fish from a boat, and it’s crucial to understand the rules beforehand.

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03 Jun 22:42

Nighttime beast - just past nightfall - hard bottom shallow - weeds deep - docks - spinnerbait

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03 Jun 08:47

Oh Man!

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02 Jun 23:25

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One Awesome Evening - within the first 30 minutes of a 4-hour trip, I caught nearly a 19-pound bag of my 5 best fish!!!! That does not happen often... I was flipping and pitching around docks with weed transitions to hard bottom, which was the winning ticket. What I noticed was that big females grouped together either before or after spawning, though I'm not sure which. The smallmouth were finishing up their spawning, so these could have been pre-spawn females, but they didn't appear to be very big-bellied. Water temps are in the very low 60's

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02 Jun 10:10

June 1st (yesterday) our water temps are only 61 degrees --- that is unusual. The average water temperature in Massachusetts lakes during the first week of June typically ranges from about 65-72°F

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02 Jun 10:07

You are on the right track; have faith in today and in the future. Similar to fishing, you'll experience wonderful moments and also learn from challenging moments and tournaments. BLAT - You're doing great. This mindset of continuous improvement is the reason for your future success. IMHO, for anyone reading this -> It's crucial to minimize negative thoughts while embracing positive ones—keep pushing ahead. Embrace failures, as they provide valuable learning opportunities.

31 May 05:35

Welcome!

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30 May 22:33

Just to be clear, I LOVE these online tournaments. I appreciate BLat for organizing them. I love competing in them because it gives me a little extra motivation to get on the water, even if just for a little while. 

30 May 16:28

There is always someone to bring up another side to the debate... ;-)

My Argument: Finding 5 consistently long bass is easier in southern waters with Florida strain genetics, while northern waters excel at producing shorter but heavier fish.

South - Length Advantage:

Florida strain reaches 14 inches faster and maintains growth longer

Extended growing seasons = more catchable fish in 18-22" range

Elongated body morphology built for shallow, warm waters

North - Weight Advantage:

Higher condition factors (compact, chunky builds)

Concentrated feeding periods create denser fish

Cold water metabolism produces more weight per inch

Key Points:

Population Density: More catchable long fish in southern waters due to Florida genetics

Odds Game: Even though Florida bass are harder to catch, higher populations in length ranges favor finding 5 long fish

Sources:

https://gon.com/fishing/florida-strain-largemouth

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