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• Some ideas for your New Year Resolutions (all fishing related of course) 🐟

• Watch a video of two Texas fisherman riding out a tornado while on their boat 🌪️

• Some images of what a NYE Times Square party would look like if only fisherman attended ✨

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🎣 New Year, New Goals: Fishing Resolutions for 2025

With the start of a new year comes the perfect opportunity to reflect on your fishing journey and set some fresh goals. Whether you want to level up your skills or simply spend more time outdoors, here are some practical resolutions to make 2025 your best fishing year yet.

1. Master a New Technique
   Fishing is all about adapting and evolving. This year, challenge yourself to learn something new – maybe fly fishing, deep-dropping, or finesse tactics. Expanding your skillset can make you a more versatile and successful angler.

2. Keep Your Gear in Check
   A cluttered tackle box is the enemy of efficiency. Dedicate time to organizing your lures, sharpening your hooks, and replacing worn-out gear. You’ll thank yourself on the water when everything is where it should be.

3. Explore New Waters
   There’s nothing wrong with your favorite spot, but sometimes you’ve got to move to greener pastures—or at least bluer ones. Bonus: when you inevitably get skunked at the new spot, you’ll have a great excuse to blame the unfamiliar waters.

4. Share the Passion
   Take a newbie out on the water. If nothing else, they’ll provide you with some quality entertainment when they snag their own hat instead of a fish.

5. Set Measurable Goals
   Aim for something concrete this year, like catching a specific species, reaching a personal best weight, or simply logging more fishing hours. Goals give you direction and a sense of accomplishment when you achieve them.

Here’s to making 2025 a year of learning, adventure, and great catches. Stick with Early Bird Fishing for more tips and stories to keep you inspired throughout the year.

🎣 IN THE FIELD

• Massachusetts has passed a new law allowing for the removal of abandoned fishing equipment, commonly known as “ghost gear.”

• A pair of fisherman in Texas rode out a tornado - they’re probably feeling extra thankful for this new year:

• Rest in peace to US President Jimmy Carter. This is a fun read on him fighting off a “killer rabbit” by boat.

• A sick boat restoration project:

AI CORNER

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💋 CHEF’S KISS - RECIPE OF THE WEEK

A super unique dish that will be sure to turn heads - Moroccan Fish Tagine. Snapper is our preferred fish of choice but you can sub any firm white fish: