Not where you need to be...

As the 2022 season for the MLF BFL Savannah River division comes to an end, to say I'm somewhat disappointed is an understatement. Going into this season I had high hopes of making the regional especially with the event being on one of my favorite lakes in the country, Smith Lake. I don't want to make excuses but it's been a tough season for me and I'm not sure whether it's me not executing and making the right decisions or just getting the short end of the stick. Fishing as a coangler is a different type of fishing to me. I have always done better fishing on my own. I explain it this way to everyone: fishing from the back of the boat is like fishing behind a vacuum cleaner when your boater is a phenomenal angler. I think in my case, that's just what has happened. I have had some great anglers each tournament and even though I'm ashamed of my one or two fish I've brought in each tournament, I have learn a whole lot. My whole goal of fishing as a coangler this season was to fish a full season and learn the ropes but also fish with different people and learn new tactics. I can't be mad because I have learned tons of information from each of my boaters I've had this season. I wish I could have done better but that's fishing and failing then learning is the best way to get better.

With all that being said, I'm 75th in points, I haven't cashed a check, and I haven't brought in a limit all season. I am just gonna go fishing and see what happens. I'm not happy with the situation I'm in but I have nothing to lose so I'm just gonna go for it.

I'm still undecided on what next year holds. I will definitely be fishing the BFLs again but I want to move to the front of the boat despite my terrible season as a coangler. Maybe it's just my level of confidence but I think I can do much better as a boater. I truly believe I'm just terrible as a coangler. I'm still on the fence about it but I will have a solid plan by November/December as I work out the financials and such.

Here's to hoping to make one good impression on the 2022 season. Until next time!