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A week of fresh caught sushi, swimming with sharks, exploring the flats, and spending time with lifelong friends in Isla Mujeres Mexico! 🙌🙌 @keenmanthony

#islamujeres #rodsbydru #sistersafloat

A week of fresh caught sushi, swimming with sharks, exploring the flats, and spending time with lifelong friends in Isla Mujeres Mexico! 🙌🙌 @keenmanthony

#islamujeres #rodsbydru #sistersafloat

We decided to do something new and different today! Fernando took us to the flats way north of Isla to chase tarpon, snook, and permit 🐟

We had quite the adventure creeping through mangroves, dodging crocodiles, counting pink flamingos, and stomping through trees to find old Spanish churches filled with bats 🦇 🦩 Some of us may have gotten stuck in a mud a few times, and a few unknown bones were discovered as well 🤔🦴

Sight casting for tarpon never gets old and the girls had fun chasing them🎣

Today was hot, so when the wind picked up and we had a bumpy and wet ride home, we were all pretty relieved for the rinse 😅 Super awesome day thanks to @fernandor96

#islamujeresfishing #rodsbydru #mexicofishing

We decided to do something new and different today! Fernando took us to the flats way north of Isla to chase tarpon, snook, and permit 🐟

We had quite the adventure creeping through mangroves, dodging crocodiles, counting pink flamingos, and stomping through trees to find old Spanish churches filled with bats 🦇 🦩 Some of us may have gotten stuck in a mud a few times, and a few unknown bones were discovered as well 🤔🦴

Sight casting for tarpon never gets old and the girls had fun chasing them🎣

Today was hot, so when the wind picked up and we had a bumpy and wet ride home, we were all pretty relieved for the rinse 😅 Super awesome day thanks to @fernandor96

#islamujeresfishing #rodsbydru #mexicofishing

Next stop brings us to the little island we’ve been coming to since circa 1992 🙌 Full spread of mutton snapper, yellow jack, blackfin tuna, grouper, and sailfish! First day fishing couldn’t have been better and so good to be back 🎣 Of course, it wouldn’t be a Thompson trip without coming into the country with a big ole tube of RodsbyDru 👏🎣

#rodsbydru #keenmsportfishing #islamujeres

Next stop brings us to the little island we’ve been coming to since circa 1992 🙌 Full spread of mutton snapper, yellow jack, blackfin tuna, grouper, and sailfish! First day fishing couldn’t have been better and so good to be back 🎣 Of course, it wouldn’t be a Thompson trip without coming into the country with a big ole tube of RodsbyDru 👏🎣

#rodsbydru #keenmsportfishing #islamujeres

We’re not sayin our splatter apparel guarantees catching a black marlin, but it sure does help 😉 And so does fishing at @tropicstarlodge 🙌 Such an amazing trip to Piñas Bay, Panama to see good friends, make some new ones, catch some giant fish, and also support the village of Piñas through @futuremindsfoundation with the help of @donna.thompson.3956690 🇵🇦

This week was particularly special for the foundation. Stay tuned!

Til next time 👋

Shop byDru splatter on our site! 👙

#rodsbydru #bydrusplatter #tropicstarlodge

We’re not sayin our splatter apparel guarantees catching a black marlin, but it sure does help 😉 And so does fishing at @tropicstarlodge 🙌 Such an amazing trip to Piñas Bay, Panama to see good friends, make some new ones, catch some giant fish, and also support the village of Piñas through @futuremindsfoundation with the help of @donna.thompson.3956690 🇵🇦

This week was particularly special for the foundation. Stay tuned!

Til next time 👋

Shop byDru splatter on our site! 👙

#rodsbydru #bydrusplatter #tropicstarlodge

Celebrating two fiddy in the jungle 🎆🇺🇸🫶
And a real nice cubera to end the day inshore 😮‍💨

#sistersafloat #cuberasnapper #tropicstarlodge

@tropicstarlodge

Celebrating two fiddy in the jungle 🎆🇺🇸🫶
And a real nice cubera to end the day inshore 😮‍💨

#sistersafloat #cuberasnapper #tropicstarlodge

@tropicstarlodge

Never heard anybody complain about having new tackle on the boat 🎣

Tight lines!

#rodsbydru #customrods #customfishingrods

Never heard anybody complain about having new tackle on the boat 🎣

Tight lines!

#rodsbydru #customrods #customfishingrods

All before noon in our own backyard! Great morning with @knot_for_nothing_fishing out of PB, FL 🎣 Nice kingfish, blackfin, and a nice wahoo! Good job @donna.thompson.3956690 !!

#palmbeachfishing #wahoofishing #yellowfinfishing

All before noon in our own backyard! Great morning with @knot_for_nothing_fishing out of PB, FL 🎣 Nice kingfish, blackfin, and a nice wahoo! Good job @donna.thompson.3956690 !!

#palmbeachfishing #wahoofishing #yellowfinfishing

At the beginning of May, the Royal Mariner custom rod was on full display at the Production vs Custom Shootout in the Bahamas. This limited edition fishing rod with encrusted sapphires and shipwreck silver by @amici.gold is on a world tour 🌎 100% of proceeds go to @futuremindsfoundation

Huge thank you to Skip and Sherry @skips_tournaments for having the rod in the Abacos and @debratoddp for the beautiful photography 📸 Contact us before she’s headed to the next venue ✈️ This tournament generated a lot of excitement and the window of opportunity is closing to buy👏

Congratulations to team Plane Simple on winning the tournament 🏆🎣

#royalmariner #rodsbydru #futuremindsfoundation

At the beginning of May, the Royal Mariner custom rod was on full display at the Production vs Custom Shootout in the Bahamas. This limited edition fishing rod with encrusted sapphires and shipwreck silver by @amici.gold is on a world tour 🌎 100% of proceeds go to @futuremindsfoundation

Huge thank you to Skip and Sherry @skips_tournaments for having the rod in the Abacos and @debratoddp for the beautiful photography 📸 Contact us before she’s headed to the next venue ✈️ This tournament generated a lot of excitement and the window of opportunity is closing to buy👏

Congratulations to team Plane Simple on winning the tournament 🏆🎣

#royalmariner #rodsbydru #futuremindsfoundation

Often imitated, but never duplicated 😉
byDru splatter for Speculator! Final touches going on today 🎣

#rodsbydru #bydrusplatter #customrods

Often imitated, but never duplicated 😉
byDru splatter for Speculator! Final touches going on today 🎣

#rodsbydru #bydrusplatter #customrods

Bluefin tuna fishing on custom RodsbyDru with the Jacquard family 🎣 Reminiscing about some big big fish and screaming reels 😮‍💨 Gotta get back in the chair soon

#rodsbydru #bluefintuna #tunafishing

Bluefin tuna fishing on custom RodsbyDru with the Jacquard family 🎣 Reminiscing about some big big fish and screaming reels 😮‍💨 Gotta get back in the chair soon

#rodsbydru #bluefintuna #tunafishing

Splatter season is upon us! Ladies, now is the perfect time to gear up for warmer weather with our Splatter Bikinis and breathable Splatter Leggings 🎣

Need a Mother’s Day gift? This is your sign!
Shop on RodsbyDru.com

Only a few sizes left for men’s splatter board shorts 🩳 Stay tuned for new drops 🔜

#bydruapparel #splatterleggings #splatterbikinis

Splatter season is upon us! Ladies, now is the perfect time to gear up for warmer weather with our Splatter Bikinis and breathable Splatter Leggings 🎣

Need a Mother’s Day gift? This is your sign!
Shop on RodsbyDru.com

Only a few sizes left for men’s splatter board shorts 🩳 Stay tuned for new drops 🔜

#bydruapparel #splatterleggings #splatterbikinis

We’ve got a winner 🎣🔥
First off, huge thank you to everyone who entered the RodsbyDru x Bajío giveaway. The support, tags, and hype around this collab meant a lot to us.

This was built with good people, good vibes, and a shared love for time on the water.

Congrats to Tim, the lucky winner announced on April 19th! We hope you put that setup to work and get some blood on the deck. 🐟

More unique builds, more collabs, and more chances to win are on the way.

Appreciate everyone who was a part of it 🤝

#rodsbydru #bajiosunglasses #fishinggiveaway

We’ve got a winner 🎣🔥
First off, huge thank you to everyone who entered the RodsbyDru x Bajío giveaway. The support, tags, and hype around this collab meant a lot to us.

This was built with good people, good vibes, and a shared love for time on the water.

Congrats to Tim, the lucky winner announced on April 19th! We hope you put that setup to work and get some blood on the deck. 🐟

More unique builds, more collabs, and more chances to win are on the way.

Appreciate everyone who was a part of it 🤝

#rodsbydru #bajiosunglasses #fishinggiveaway

The Bajío x RodsbyDru Giveaway 🔥 3 days left to enter for your chance to win 2 wrapped offshore rods from RodsbyDru, 2 matching pairs of Bajío shades, and a custom TD Mop 🎣 😎 These totally unique rods were designed to match these sick Bajío shades and they’re all up for grabs by entering online! Link in our bio 🔗

Who are you sharing your new gear with??

@bajiosunglasses @tdmops

You don’t wanna miss this one 🎣 Make sure to follow @bajiosunglasses and @rodsbydru !!

#bajiosunglasses #rodsbydru #fishinggiveaway

The Bajío x RodsbyDru Giveaway 🔥 3 days left to enter for your chance to win 2 wrapped offshore rods from RodsbyDru, 2 matching pairs of Bajío shades, and a custom TD Mop 🎣 😎 These totally unique rods were designed to match these sick Bajío shades and they’re all up for grabs by entering online! Link in our bio 🔗

Who are you sharing your new gear with??

@bajiosunglasses @tdmops

You don’t wanna miss this one 🎣 Make sure to follow @bajiosunglasses and @rodsbydru !!

#bajiosunglasses #rodsbydru #fishinggiveaway

Wow! Such an incredible night with supporters from all over the world coming together for @futuremindsfoundation and the people of Piñas Bay, Panama 🇵🇦

It was the first time the Royal Mariner rod, our collaboration with the talented @amici.gold, had ever been seen. It will continue to move around the world until purchased. 100% of proceeds will go to Future Minds Foundation to support the beloved village neighboring @tropicstarlodge If you are interested, contact us for more info 🎣

To those of you who joined us in support of Future Minds, thank you so much for your generosity!

It was a room full of great people for a great cause!

@Tropicstarlodge @futuremindsfoundation @papaspilar @amici.gold #futuremindsfoundation #rodsbydru #pinasbaypanama

Wow! Such an incredible night with supporters from all over the world coming together for @futuremindsfoundation and the people of Piñas Bay, Panama 🇵🇦

It was the first time the Royal Mariner rod, our collaboration with the talented @amici.gold, had ever been seen. It will continue to move around the world until purchased. 100% of proceeds will go to Future Minds Foundation to support the beloved village neighboring @tropicstarlodge If you are interested, contact us for more info 🎣

To those of you who joined us in support of Future Minds, thank you so much for your generosity!

It was a room full of great people for a great cause!

@Tropicstarlodge @futuremindsfoundation @papaspilar @amici.gold #futuremindsfoundation #rodsbydru #pinasbaypanama

The Royal Mariner world tour starts now 🌎 This rod - crafted with shipwreck silver from the Atocha vessel, electric blue sapphires, purple heart wood from the deepest part of the Darien jungle, and abalone shell from the ocean floor - will travel across the globe for showcase events… UNTIL someone gives the rod a permanent home.

100% of the proceeds will go to Future Minds Foundation, a US based 501C3 supporting the people of Piñas Bay, Panama with education programs and waste management projects 🇵🇦

A collaboration between RodsbyDru and @amici.gold Cornelius uses a technique called cuttlefish casting. This ancient method uses the natural bone of the cuttlefish to form molds, imparting each piece with organic textures and patterns that cannot be duplicated. He then sets almost 2 carats of vivid blue sapphires into the silver rings, resulting in a striking finish for the rod 💎

Follow along to see where Royal Mariner is headed next. It could be yours 🎣 Contact Future Minds Foundation! @futuremindsfoundation

https://futuremindsfoundation.org/contact-us/

#rodsbydru #amicigold #futuremindsfoundation #pinasbaypanama #customrods

The Royal Mariner world tour starts now 🌎 This rod - crafted with shipwreck silver from the Atocha vessel, electric blue sapphires, purple heart wood from the deepest part of the Darien jungle, and abalone shell from the ocean floor - will travel across the globe for showcase events… UNTIL someone gives the rod a permanent home.

100% of the proceeds will go to Future Minds Foundation, a US based 501C3 supporting the people of Piñas Bay, Panama with education programs and waste management projects 🇵🇦

A collaboration between RodsbyDru and @amici.gold Cornelius uses a technique called cuttlefish casting. This ancient method uses the natural bone of the cuttlefish to form molds, imparting each piece with organic textures and patterns that cannot be duplicated. He then sets almost 2 carats of vivid blue sapphires into the silver rings, resulting in a striking finish for the rod 💎

Follow along to see where Royal Mariner is headed next. It could be yours 🎣 Contact Future Minds Foundation! @futuremindsfoundation

https://futuremindsfoundation.org/contact-us/

#rodsbydru #amicigold #futuremindsfoundation #pinasbaypanama #customrods

Thanks @yknotcharters for the picture-perfect RodsbyDru content 🎣 Our friends in Grand Cayman released a nice white marlin during the BK Big Fish Tournament - all while wearing their lucky byDru splatter apparel and on their custom rod! Awesome job 🙌

#rodsbydru #caymanislandsfishing #yknotcharters

Thanks @yknotcharters for the picture-perfect RodsbyDru content 🎣 Our friends in Grand Cayman released a nice white marlin during the BK Big Fish Tournament - all while wearing their lucky byDru splatter apparel and on their custom rod! Awesome job 🙌

#rodsbydru #caymanislandsfishing #yknotcharters

And that’s a wrap! Leaving @tropicstarlodge with 5 pending Junior female angler records for tunas 🙌 Great job @ava.sthompson !!

It’s not easy using light tackle on some big fish. Had our fair share of snaps and snags, but she got it done like a pro 🎣

Thanks for the amazing experience as always @tropicstarlodge

#rodsbydru #tropicstarlodge #worldrecordfishing

And that’s a wrap! Leaving @tropicstarlodge with 5 pending Junior female angler records for tunas 🙌 Great job @ava.sthompson !!

It’s not easy using light tackle on some big fish. Had our fair share of snaps and snags, but she got it done like a pro 🎣

Thanks for the amazing experience as always @tropicstarlodge

#rodsbydru #tropicstarlodge #worldrecordfishing

This one’s got a good chance of staying in the book for a while 🙌 Ava caught a 52 lb yellowfin tuna on a 16lb spinning rod byDru today! Pending Junior female world record with @theigfa at @tropicstarlodge 🔥

That brings her to 5 pending records this week thanks to some patient angling and the hard work of the entire crew on land and at sea 💪

#rodsbydru #tropicstarlodge #worldrecordfishing

This one’s got a good chance of staying in the book for a while 🙌 Ava caught a 52 lb yellowfin tuna on a 16lb spinning rod byDru today! Pending Junior female world record with @theigfa at @tropicstarlodge 🔥

That brings her to 5 pending records this week thanks to some patient angling and the hard work of the entire crew on land and at sea 💪

#rodsbydru #tropicstarlodge #worldrecordfishing

Day 1 at @tropicstarlodge started off on a great note! So proud of Ava on securing 2 new pending junior world records for a skipjack and yellowfin tuna 🍣 We were discouraged only for a bit when we cut a nice yellowfin off after a 2 hour fight, but it’s all part of the process! Maybe we’ll find him again tomorrow 🙌

10 days left until Ava’s in the women’s IGFA category with Maya and Donna! Let’s see what the rest of this week has in store 🤞

Caught on custom byDru tackle for Tropic Star Lodge ⭐️

#rodsbydru #tropicstarlodge #worldrecordfishing

Day 1 at @tropicstarlodge started off on a great note! So proud of Ava on securing 2 new pending junior world records for a skipjack and yellowfin tuna 🍣 We were discouraged only for a bit when we cut a nice yellowfin off after a 2 hour fight, but it’s all part of the process! Maybe we’ll find him again tomorrow 🙌

10 days left until Ava’s in the women’s IGFA category with Maya and Donna! Let’s see what the rest of this week has in store 🤞

Caught on custom byDru tackle for Tropic Star Lodge ⭐️

#rodsbydru #tropicstarlodge #worldrecordfishing

GOOSE and their custom designed splatter rods during the @lossuenosresort Triple Crown 👑 in CR 🎣

#rodsbydru #sportfishing #lossuenostriplecrown

GOOSE and their custom designed splatter rods during the @lossuenosresort Triple Crown 👑 in CR 🎣

#rodsbydru #sportfishing #lossuenostriplecrown

All fun and games inshore, even when Manuel goes overboard 🤿🎣 Looking forward to our next adventure at @tropicstarlodge in a couple weeks 🔥 Ava’s after a few more junior world records 🏆

#rodsbydru #customrodsbydru #tropicstarlodge

All fun and games inshore, even when Manuel goes overboard 🤿🎣 Looking forward to our next adventure at @tropicstarlodge in a couple weeks 🔥 Ava’s after a few more junior world records 🏆

#rodsbydru #customrodsbydru #tropicstarlodge

Leaving the keys with 6 pending world records and a crispy sunburn 🔥 Huge thanks to @spindrift_fishing_charters Capt RT Trosset and Capt Diego put us on the mark 🎣 Ava did a great job handling light tackle on some big fish 🐟 6 and 8 lb line is a nail biter til the fish hits the deck 👏 Next stop, @theigfa to submit applications for amberjack, bonita, cero mackerel, and cobia. Released them all except for our delicious cobia dinner 🍽️

#rodsbydru #sistersafloat #spindriftfishingcharters

Leaving the keys with 6 pending world records and a crispy sunburn 🔥 Huge thanks to @spindrift_fishing_charters Capt RT Trosset and Capt Diego put us on the mark 🎣 Ava did a great job handling light tackle on some big fish 🐟 6 and 8 lb line is a nail biter til the fish hits the deck 👏 Next stop, @theigfa to submit applications for amberjack, bonita, cero mackerel, and cobia. Released them all except for our delicious cobia dinner 🍽️

#rodsbydru #sistersafloat #spindriftfishingcharters

Palm Beach throwback to 2009 😮‍💨 Almost broke the state record at 588 lbs ⚖️ That’s a swordy you don’t forget 🎣 Out of @sailfishmarinaresort

#rodsbydru #customrodsbydru #palmbeachfishing

Palm Beach throwback to 2009 😮‍💨 Almost broke the state record at 588 lbs ⚖️ That’s a swordy you don’t forget 🎣 Out of @sailfishmarinaresort

#rodsbydru #customrodsbydru #palmbeachfishing

The IGFA hosted a record breaking night of fundraising for the future of sportfishing last week! Always an honor to support the organization and get together with great friends in the fishing industry 🎣

Congratulations for the lucky bidders on their new RodsbyDru and TD Mop gear! @tdmops

#rodsbydru #tdmop #igfa

The IGFA hosted a record breaking night of fundraising for the future of sportfishing last week! Always an honor to support the organization and get together with great friends in the fishing industry 🎣

Congratulations for the lucky bidders on their new RodsbyDru and TD Mop gear! @tdmops

#rodsbydru #tdmop #igfa

The latest from RodsbyDru 🎣 Bringing a vision to life for a lifetime of memories on the water 🐟

#rodsbydru #customrodsbydru #splatterbydru

The latest from RodsbyDru 🎣 Bringing a vision to life for a lifetime of memories on the water 🐟

#rodsbydru #customrodsbydru #splatterbydru

Super proud of Ava on 21 newly certified IGFA world records - 7 of which she caught at @tropicstarlodge on RodsbyDru! 🎣 2025 has been quite the year of record chasing and we’re so excited to see what’s in store for 2026! Go Ava! @theigfa

#rodsbydru #worldrecordfishing #tropicstarlodge

Super proud of Ava on 21 newly certified IGFA world records - 7 of which she caught at @tropicstarlodge on RodsbyDru! 🎣 2025 has been quite the year of record chasing and we’re so excited to see what’s in store for 2026! Go Ava! @theigfa

#rodsbydru #worldrecordfishing #tropicstarlodge

We heard from our customer, Chuck Sprague, this week who’s been fishing with his set of RodsbyDru rods since the early ’90s. They’re still going strong and fighting to this day 🎣

He wanted a refresher on the components of his build and we were able to track down the record for “Pole Setter!” - race car driver Rick Mears’ boat! There’s nothing better than hearing the stories, the decades of memories, and the fish these rods have battled along the way. Built to last! 🐟

#rodsbydru #customrods #sportfishing

We heard from our customer, Chuck Sprague, this week who’s been fishing with his set of RodsbyDru rods since the early ’90s. They’re still going strong and fighting to this day 🎣

He wanted a refresher on the components of his build and we were able to track down the record for “Pole Setter!” - race car driver Rick Mears’ boat! There’s nothing better than hearing the stories, the decades of memories, and the fish these rods have battled along the way. Built to last! 🐟

#rodsbydru #customrods #sportfishing

Have you seen our byDru splatter shorts? Modeled after our signature fishing rod design, our new splatter line is available in men’s and women’s styles. Only a few sizes remain for men’s boardshorts. It’s the perfect gift for your fishermen friends and family 🙌 🎁

Choose Bahama blue or Marlin blue.

Purchase on our website - linked in bio 👆

Like what you hear? Stream music byDru on all platforms! @ Drew Thompson Song Writer 🎸

#rodsbydru #fishing #splatterbydru

Have you seen our byDru splatter shorts? Modeled after our signature fishing rod design, our new splatter line is available in men’s and women’s styles. Only a few sizes remain for men’s boardshorts. It’s the perfect gift for your fishermen friends and family 🙌 🎁

Choose Bahama blue or Marlin blue.

Purchase on our website - linked in bio 👆

Like what you hear? Stream music byDru on all platforms! @ Drew Thompson Song Writer 🎸

#rodsbydru #fishing #splatterbydru

Mainline is sitting pretty in Costa Rica with their new RodsbyDru sailfish / marlin set up! 🎣

#rodsbydru #splatterrods #customfishingrods

Mainline is sitting pretty in Costa Rica with their new RodsbyDru sailfish / marlin set up! 🎣

#rodsbydru #splatterrods #customfishingrods

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