Don't feel bad.. Same lake, same day. . I did a LOT worse than you... 2 snapped my 17lb leader line by wrapping around submerged timber, back to back.. and they were big one.. I know cause one jumped before it pulled drag and went down and wrapped.. lost 2 more at the side of the kayak, and didn't get another bite till 1:30.... for just one 16.75" keeper for the day.. and yeah, Hot AF us putting it lightly.. blue bird sky's and no wind pretty much.. I was so bummed, I skipped the awards afterwards.... live and learn, like you say....

Destiny Siguenza I posted the link.. he also has some great podcasts, with awesome guests...

https://youtube.com/@thereelbackwaters?si=TelNjPLTGJu31lET

Chris Spaugh I'll see u there... Good luck bro.!!

The boat he won? This boat right here...

That looks like a beautiful place.. where is it at?

Yes Sir....! You going to Russell this weekend?

Learning from SUF, and then putting that knowledge to work, and time on the water is the best combo out there.. I say, enter as many tournaments as you can cause you never know, it could be your time to win one.. or to place anyway.. especially if your already there... if nothing else, you get the experience..! I won one, without ffs, against 12 guys that have it, which really was a surprise to me.. but it was my home lake that I've put in a lot of time on.... hence, time on the water pays off.. congratulations on your great day of fishing... tournament or not..!

wow.!!! what's as great as you catching nice fish? Watching your loved ones catch them.!! That's awesome Matthew.!