This Weeks Show

Episode 2

A Look Back at an Incredible Year

Show Date: January 10, 2026

Location: Fleet Farm Store, Appleton, Wisconsin

This week, we take a look back at an incredible year on the water as we highlight some of the best moments from the season and crown the Grand Prize winners of the 2025 John Gillespie’s Waters & Woods Fleet Farm Fishing Contest. From walleyes and bass to panfish, northern pike, muskies, Great Lakes species, and even a few surprises in the “Other” category, this contest truly showcases the diversity of fishing across our region.

Joining us as co-host is Mike Every from Fleet Farm, who’s spent time with us in the boat this year and proved he’s just as comfortable holding a rod as he is talking fishing. Together, we celebrate the incredible fish, memorable stories, and passionate anglers who made this year’s contest special.

A huge thank you goes out to Fleet Farm, now in its 26th year of supporting this contest. We also want to thank our outstanding sponsors — Humminbird, MinnKota, Kalin’s, Beaver Dam, Acme Tackle, and Fleet Farm — for providing amazing prizes and helping make this all possible. Congratulations to all of our weekly and grand prize winners, and we can’t wait to see what 2026 brings!