FL update-They were hungry for the Frog today. As soon as it hit the water. You could see the swirls this one came for it from about 1o ft away. Gotta start keeping a scale in the golf bag, but I’ll guesstimate this chunk to be pushing 3.

Tilapia and Bass on Beds already here. ❤️🤤

In Florida this week for some golf, but you already know the rods are in the cart too. Check out this 🐉 landed in todays round.

Had to go defend the 2024 ACBM title with a dub to start year.
I tried to catch them deep, but it wasn’t happening for me. Every fish came on a Green Pumpkin Shakey in 5-10 ft of water near lay downs.

Weather was 37° with off and on rain ☔️. Not the biggest field because of it but a win is a win. Took home the big fish pot as well.

Shout out to Brian Latimer for the recent lake map break down on Belews Creek
and the SUF hoodie that kept me warm all day.

Best of luck to everyone with upcoming tournaments!

Top to bottom 1,2,3 or 4? - 1st local tourney this Saturday on Belews. Popular vote is getting tied on to my starting line up.

Vote on the most scrumptious looking option!

Ended my 2024 catches with a few spots on the crystal clear Belews Creek. Happy new years all! Best of luck to anyone else going out on your last 2024 fish ventures.

Santa already making deliveries in NC!! Be on the look out. At first couldn’t tell if I was getting presents or getting robbed.

Merry Christmas Gang!

Just wanted to give you all something for your fridge to stand out next to all of your other basic greeting cards from the rest of your family and friends!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays SUF Family!

Currently on the phone with DNR to report a new species. This explains all the popped floats and paddle boards reported by local lake residents.

Don’t sleep on merthiolate in the fall/winter.

2024 was a good Year on the water. 8 Tourneys later I was fortunate enough to earn AOY in our local Club. It’s not easy fishing against local legends, but it feels good to beat them on ocassion.

The wifey isn’t too happy with the 🏆 being on the Mantle.

Cheers to everyone elder’s accomplishments.

If you live in NC we kick off the new season in January. We would love to have you as a boater or CO.

Boater Application:

I would also like to be considered for the opportunity to represent SUF School with a 2025 BFL Sponsorship. I am not in need of the financial part. I am more in need of mentoring and coaching that would potentially be available. I also love to mentor and teach when possible and find the most joy in taking others out fishing who don’t get to do so often.

If not selected I still plan to recruit new members and rep SUF to the fullest in all of the events. Just let me know what you need from me and I’m down to help. So maybe can I get at least 1/2 scholarship? (Sponsorship)

Good luck to everyone Boaters and COs in 2025. I’m not that eloquent with words and there are some much better applications here already

Accolades:
2024 ACBM Angler of Year (Boater)
2023 BFL CO-Angler Regional qualifier (Top 45)
2022-ABA North Carolina Co-Angler of the year.

Brian Barde

As Promised here is the first fish on the Workhorse today. Caught four in total from the back of my buddy’s boat. Rod looks & feels great, (Even though gloves were a must all day.) Could feel the bites well and the bottom. Can’t complain when your first fish on a new rod is 2lbs and some change.

Thanks again sir for building it! Will get another when I have another one break. Send thanks again to your wife again in the shipping department.