Fished in my first big money tournament called the Sunday Potomac River Battle Series. Caught a limit culled twice but didn’t get a big one. Finished 24th out of 43 boats. Winner had 18.45lbs. Settled in after the rush during takeoff and reminded myself it’s just fishing. One fish at a time. 😀

Me …… getting on a crankbait bite after 3 days of rain on the Potomac River. Slayed them today with over a dozen fish all over 15 inches in two hours of fishing. Biggest one was 18 inches. Used my Barde custom made “ USA 250th Independence edition” rod.

Did something other than fishing……….took the wife out to see Third Day in concert. They were awesome.

Fished in my club tournament today and got over 10 pounds in just 3 bass.

Got my Potomac River “Vibe” back on today. WOOT, WOOT!!!! Let’s go!!!

Ok, so I attended the 2026 Spring Retreat and BLat said “ Don’t be fancy or cool out there fishing”. Well, those that know me know that I have plenty of fancy and cool lures. So I listened for once and committed to techniques that I don’t usually fish.

Barde is master at the jig so I fished it often the past few days and caught several fish. Learning along the way.

I then caught most of my fish Sunday on a Carolina Rig. While I have fished the rig before , I had zero confidence or real experience in the rig. Now, I have confidence in the rig, learned a lot in several hours, refined my skills in the presentation and actual caught numerous fish. Moving forward I now have a tool that will enable me to catch fish in a confident manner. This was definitely outside my comfort zone and I am thankful that BLat encourages us to try something.

SUF Family- It was such a great pleasure to meet everyone in person. This is truly a unique community and I am so thankful for being a member. We came together because of a bass fishing interest but we stay together because we truly care for one another. BLat shines as our ambassador to truly teach everyone to catch more bass. In these times, this community is bringing people together through conversations, experiences and in person retreats. Friendships are be developed, skills are being refined and smiles are upon community faces. All good things.

Blat- thank you for your time and energy for the community. Each of us have a purpose in life and it is evident this is your purpose. You are teacher in your heart, authentic, passionate, inspiring to the future of bass fishing and building a community to pay it forward. Blessed and grateful to be a part of it.

5:30pm. 15 inch spot

Look who found me to take me to the retreat. The A-Team is back. Barde/ Pfeiffer!!

I got my BLat coloring book for my grandson yesterday. Nice! Order thru Amazon for home delivery!