There’s something to be said for the kind of enthusiasm that bubbles so exuberantly among youthful anglers.

Lots of water has flowed over the dam since I could legitimately claim to be young, but I still love my fishing days as much as I did in years gone by. I readily admit, however, that 4 a.m. wake-up alarms aren’t as welcome as they were a few decades ago. Nevertheless, once I’ve got a couple cups of coffee in me, I’m ready to launch the boat and get on with the day’s fishing.

The opportunity to fish with buddies helps make fishing trips fun, which in turn contributes to my young-at-heart attitude out on the water. Consider, for example, Tyler Woak of Niles, who joined me Saturday for the King of The River bass tournament on the Ohio River.

At age 25, Tyler packs a ton of tackle and

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