In the gloom of winter we wanted to share some funny stories before we start off 2025 with some hardcore fishing tips for the spring.  Fishing is all about the catching.  If someone says its the journey they are bad fisherman.  Remember we all know that guy.  But...along the way we do manage to have some fun.  Good times on warm days.  

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Old Man Winter has his grips on us once again and that means ice houses and fishing through holes in the frozen water!  As the ice season hits its stride it's important to remember ice safety and how to get started.  

It's the end of 2024 and AEOF has been busy navigating the fishing industry.  It's been a year of fishing, tournaments, and eTournament Fishing.  In this extended episode we recap 2024 and welcome everyone back for 2025.  

This is a sad story about what happens when the summer jig bite starts and is on fire and three buddies decide to do a little fishing.  The story turns tragic when one of the three can't catch a cold while the other two put on a clinic.  Lets talk jigging and hurt feelings!  

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Is it luck or is it skill, or is that critical intersection where preparedness meets luck?  In this episode we talk about some lucky times where we have caught big fish or had a strong finish in a tournament.  Some say it's luck and others love to believe it's all their skill but in the end maybe it's as simple as being prepared to be lucky.  For more of this episode subscribe to THE NEXT LEVEL and listen to an additional hour of All Eyes on Fishing.  

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It has become increasingly easier with the introduction of the eTournament Fishing app, to become a Tournament Director.  The Walleye tournament world must expand to survive and we need people to take the step and become tournament directors.  In this episode we discuss how easy it is to become your own director and host your own events with the help of eTournament Fishing.  Check out the www.coloradowalleyetrail.com and www.etournamentfishing.com for more information.  

We watch Randy Blaukat from Intuitive Angling discuss the need to attach leaders to superlines or braid.  Randy gives his opinion and we give ours.  It was a lot of fun listening to a theory on the subject and debating Randy's key points.  This is one you don't want to miss.  

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In honor of the 2023 open water season quickly approaching we know many of you are in rivers as we speak using jigs to catch your first Walleyes of the season.  We thought we would discuss everything jigs and then carry over to The Next Level.  This podcast could be a week long with everything you can do with a jig.  Lets talk fishing!

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It's that time of year!  Open water is just around the corner and it's time to get your boats ready.  Like going to the Dentist....You have to do it.  Don't miss out on The Next Level for a lot more content.  

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The debate rages.  Is it better to box and weigh fish or is it better to do catch, photo and release fish.  The tournament fishing world is split and it mostly goes along species lines.  The Bass guys try and squeeze out every ounce while the Walleye guys don't mind the length to weight conversion.  Off Shore tournament guys need to weigh in on the topic.  Change is coming and how that looks it up for debate.  

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