Brian Barde

Pittsfield, MA, United States

USCG Licensed Captain | Northeast Bass Fishing | Enjoying the outdoors | Passionate | #KindlewoodOutdoors #BardeRodz #KindlewoodCares
All
174 posts
1140 comments

Commented on Does anyone know the rules on using t...

07 Jan 09:58

Thanks Tim for sending me down that rabbit hole, LOL.

Reply

Commented on Does anyone know the rules on using t...

07 Jan 09:58

Posted

07 Jan 09:51

Hey SUF Community!

Thanks, Tim Dodson and Ken Pfeiffer, for kickstarting this! They sent me deep into a rabbit hole regarding the Alabama Rig MLF rules question!! There has to be more than just that question, so I developed an AI chatbot loaded with: - The complete MLF BFL rulebook - Current fishing regulations (PDFs) for all 50 states + DC. You can ask it anything about MLF rules AND check how they align with state regulations where you'll be fishing. It's like having a tournament rulebook expert in your pocket! Try it out here: https://www.bassfishingtips.net/MLFRules.html Note: I've put a $15 credit on this bot, so it'll be available for a limited time. Get your questions in while you can! Let me know if you find it helpful and if my sleepless night rabbit hole was worth it.
7

Replied on Here’s the link for the live tonight....

05 Jan 19:56

Cold?

Reply

Replied on Tell me some good and bad stories.

05 Jan 11:45

Turnover is frustrating, and the worst part is that I never know which day(s) it's going to happen. Another annoying aspect is arriving at a lake only to find that they just sprayed the weeds. From my experience, the fish completely shut down when they spray.

Reply

Commented on Tell me some good and bad stories.

05 Jan 11:41

Want to talk about night and day differences on new water? 6 years ago at Schroon Lake, I was that guy - new boat, zero plan. Every spot looked "perfect," and I was paralyzed by options until exhaustion forced me to throw a spinnerbait for a couple lucky catches.

Then came BLat's wisdom about "keeping it simple" and doing homework. Club championship day (AOY on the line), I wasn't just prepared - I was confident. Studied the lake like a final exam, eliminated water, and got "in the zone."

Tournament morning: Two fish by 7 AM, limit by 11, hunted a kicker. Result: 15lb 1.6oz bag edged out one of our best by less than a pound for AOY. Real victory was the mental game - executing with confidence.

Thanks BLat - from "deer in headlights" to a winning strategy!

Reply

Replied on Tell me some good and bad stories.

05 Jan 10:43

Perseverance and grit are what it takes to be successful. Nice story and it sounds like memories were made.

Reply

Replied on Anyone wanna join me on the water today?

04 Jan 16:02

20-25 mph and I am probably staying home.

Reply

Commented on Anyone wanna join me on the water today?

04 Jan 12:22

Cold does not scare me, but that drive to get there would be a bit long.

Reply

Commented on Little late but I’ll put it out there...

03 Jan 22:56

Agree. It's a great community, and I look forward to 2025. - "Chosen or not greatful to be here with people that share the same drive and passion about the sport as me. Greatful to meet all you and continuing the learning and getting better each time I go out." - Your building something great Brian Latimer

Reply