grrrrrr.   I hate the wind.   

Technically I'm in my 60th year but don't turn until November.  Got into this fantastic style of fishing only 3 years ago and plan on going until it doesn't make sense.  This will be an off year.  Completely tore my right long head biceps tendon last November.  It will not be repaired.  Working on the muscles around it for strength.  Hand surgery last December for a condition that takes months to heal.  Other hand to be done early may, so at this point maybe fishing late summer.  I don't ever plan on winning AOTY, but maybe AOTD once in s while.  Most fun I've ever had catching fish!

Not too far off. I will retire in just over 6 years at 60. I plan on winning the AOTY in 2031!

I would like to go on Saturday if conditions are good.

B'n'M Pole Company is back with a great lineup of rods for the Brownlee Crappie Shootout 9.


If you have ever watched a crappie tournament you will know who B'n'M  Poles are. They are the leading manufacturer of crappie rods in the world and many professional anglers rely on their gear to bring home a pay check every week.

With this much pressure to produce quality rods, B'n'M responds with a large line of rods specific to style, conditions, and situations. They also understand that with the need for several different rods they have to deliver the best product at the best price point for the recreational angler.

Their rods start at $12.99 and go up from there depending on how serious you want to get. The also offer catfish rods, rod'n'reel combos, and merch on their site https://www.bnmpoles.com/

The donation consists of 5 rods in 3 different styles.

1 B'n'M Ultimate 10' 2 pc medium action rod
Buck’s Ultimate - Our Premium Rod! Strong backbone with superior tip action. Super Stiff Action. Gray wrapped EVA handle. Bright Blue Rod. One-Footed Aluminum Oxide guides. Spinning Guides for superior casting ability. 7.2 oz 10 ft

2 SHSS72N Sam's Super Sensitive Rods 2 pc 7'2" 4-10# Jig Pole
The SHSS72n is a spinning rod with the same sensitivity and feel of the jig pole series. Improvements include Dyna-Flo guides for smooth line retrieval, and a cork knob handle for outstanding balance and feel. Historically one of the most popular rods on the water, the SHSS72n is still supple, strong and sensitive.

2 TCB65 Leland's TCB Series Rod 2pc 6.5' Ultra Light 2-6#
This is meant to be a crossover rod for Trout/Crappie/Bluegill and is the rod I would probably choose to fish with. I like the UL action but it seems to have enough backbone to be able to handle larger fish. It is super light and would be a rod you could throw all day. I think it would be super fun to catch slabs with this one.

Thank you Chad for hooking us up for a great donation.