Ray Brunetti

Boca Raton, FL, United States

Old school angler still learning after 50 years. Glad to be a part of the SUF Community and help any way I can.
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17 Dec 18:25

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Celebrated my final treatment on Monday by hitting the water today. Got 14 LMB and this Fatty Tilapia that came in 3 1/3 LB. Threw my typical Jerkbait and SMH all day.

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07 Dec 09:29

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Thought of Tron and caught 8 or 9 of these in 35 foot of water this Friday. I was fishing a natural sinkhole to test a new rod and reel combo for deep water. Super clear water and using the Doodle method, but with a heavier jig head and minnow. I didn’t upsize the bait on purpose but FFS showed the window of opportunity and I decided to try the method anyway. I consider myself lucky to be in a climate and the SUF community where we can try new things all year long. #makeeverycastcount
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04 Dec 21:14

#makeeverycastcount : Tron Strong

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03 Dec 17:35

BFL Entry - Lake Okeechobee : I just registered for the first event in the Gator division for MLF 2026. I had to enter as a boater without a co-angler. Here's to the 2026 season!
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30 Nov 18:55

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I've been absent since the Fall Fishing Tour and Elite Anger Academy. However, it was for a good reason. I wanted to take in all the experience and tweaks that I picked up and apply them in two different tournaments in the past 2 weeks. I just needed to file all of the info away and organize it in my brain. It all started with a complete focus on what I needed to do to perform. First up was Okeechobee. After that, I got lucky and a buddy came to practice with me one of the days just before the Jim Hooven Open. It was a great sanity check. I accomplished better than expected results! Finished off the weeks taking someone special on the boat for an evening of fishing antics. Next step is BFL registration for 2026 season.
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15 Nov 20:21

Another tournament in the books:

The big O met with our local club today and did not disappoint. She was a stingy, misbehaving, and outright difficult body of water to deal with. However some of us managed to have a great time and built on the bridge of confidence. Next week it’s a tournament on Kissimmee that will test to the next level. As Brian recently told me “you aren’t competing against the other anglers”… figure the rest out like I did. :)
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13 Nov 09:47

As I arrived at the Okeechobee ramp in Clewiston (2nd day in a row) with all the BASS EQ trailers, I thought of something. They may have more talent. They may have more resources. They will never out work me! As Brian Barde says: Preparation + Opportunity = Luck
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09 Nov 18:20

I'm back home in Florida. 4,635 miles driven during the month long Fall Fishing Tour. Started in Guntersville with the SUF family, and ended up fishing 7 different states. AL, NC, PA, NY, NJ, VA, & SC.

I made it home just in time for a club tournament this weekend on Okeechobee, and Kissimmee next weekend. I wasn't going to participate, but I have this promise that nobody will outwork me so it's time to continue to work and stack the experience.

Once I get settled back in, i'll put together a summary of the time I was able to spend with Brian.

Spoiler: The entire trip was worth every penny! Loads of priceless experience.
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30 Oct 09:40

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made a small change to the boat.

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27 Oct 10:03

Leaving PA on Thursday. Next stop on the tour is Smith Mountain Lake in VA. Early research is very interesting.