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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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.

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21 Oct 23:47

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Fall Fishing tour continued: After meeting up with Tim Dodson on his home lake, we had another surprise visit on our way to Pennsylvania. We also got to spend time with Mack Toon in one of his hidey holes. He came aboard the vessel for a day of fun fishing. We had a great day laughing, teaching and just being three guys in a boat with knowledge and tackle. Fish were caught, landscaping was done, stumps were bumped and a hundred types of baits were thrown. We fished until the sun went down. Thanks to Mack for spending the day!
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20 Oct 18:54

Road trip fun: Dropped in on Mr Tim Dodson today. Had a great time with him and my brother in law fishing Falls Lake.
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13 Oct 18:49

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Started the first leg of the migration to Guntersville. Then on to Pennsylvania and South Carolina. I’m bringing a box of assorted baits my wife made for all of us to play with and get feedback. She busted her butt to get these done in time. #proud

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