On the Line

Host Levi Morgan, with Andy Morgan and Matt Elliott, breaks down small adjustments archers can make to their bow setups, stance, grip and shot form that can make a big difference in aiming, execution and ultimately the consistency of your shot.  This isn't a magic pill and it takes practice (a lot of it) before small tweaks to things like draw length will make significant differences, but when you're ready, it can feel like magic.

After three regular-season events, Andy is heading into stop 4 on the 2023 tour at the one and only Guntersville.  Hosts Andy Morgan and Matt Elliott recorded this episode from the truck on the way back from Guntersville Lake back in April, before the pre-fishing cutoff.  Listen in for a recap of the tournaments so far this year and how Andy has gotten himself into third place and striking position in the Angler of the Year race.  And most of all, have good fishing to you!

From Andy's home in Dayton, TN hosts Levi Morgan, Andy Morgan and Matt Elliott are joined by special guest Robby Massey.  Five years ago Robby fell from his tree stand and the consequences were significant and seemingly irreversible.  That isn't what defines Robby though.  While he wants to share the story of his fall with others as a warning, he has a message that is more powerful than that and he has a life full of love and wonderful people.  Thanks Robby.  You are the man!

Levi's good friend 'THE' Ben Roethlisberger has a podcast of his own called, "Footbahlin with Ben," and recently hosted Levi.  It's a fun show, mostly about traditional sports, which we know there are plenty of fans of in our audence.  This episode, however, was about hunting and tournament archery and features some familiar stories and some new ones; so we thought we'd share. Enjoy! 

Hosts Levi Morgan, Andy Morgan and Matt Elliott discuss offseason preparation, staying fit, staying driven, the mindset and commitment to success, how to stay in the hunt for longer and the role that hard work, dedication and a sense of purpose play in that.  Also discussed are parenting for success, e-Bike parrels, and not letting your friends talk you out of the gym and into doughnuts instead.

Hosts Levi Morgan, Andy Morgan and Matt Elliott discuss the secret to the greatest arrow build.... Which you can soon buy.  The guys also talk about their thoughts on shot placement on animals when you have pre-ranged yardages and to compensate for animals "jumping the string" or moving between shot and arrow delivery to target.  Also discussed are Tac Vanes and the advantages to better materials, USA manufacuring challenges, basement ninjas typing on keyboards instead of getting after it themselves and why it's best to look at yourself first before passing judgement on the accomplishments of others.

The boys are back!  Levi Morgan, Andy Morgan and Matt Elliott are back from Nebraska and a lot happened; some good, some bad.  A few good bucks down and a few good bucks missed.  Levi walks through a rare miss with the guys and Andy and Micah wrecked every motorized vehicle they could get their hands on.  The rut was slow to kick in, but they guys still put some solid deer on the ground, froze their tails off, ate a lot of pizza and had a good time together.  Join in.  Good to be back with ya'll! 

Andy Morgan and Levi Morgan are joined by guests Michael Young and THE Hunter Phelps on an early season hunt in Mississippi.  The guys dig into early season tactics, the difference between early season and the rut, the deer they've killed so far, how body size can throw off antler size perception, Hunter's New Mexico Elk, why target shooting matters for hunting but isn't the same as shooting an animal, marginal shots, Levi's ideal hunting arrow weight and broadhead combination for most game in North America, misjudging yardage and using a rangefinder, and why Andy was a button away from falling from his tree and winding up in the cooler.

Not one to miss; the industry and all of us hunters are undoubtedly indebted to Harold Knight and David Hale's contributions to the pursuit we love.  Levi Morgan, Andy Morgan and Matt Elliott were honored to record the story of the partnership of Harold and David and joined them at their lodge in Kentucky to talk about the beginnings of a legacy, life long friendship, the keys to their undeniable success in business and the outdoors and heard a few funny stories along the way.  THANK YOU Harold and David!

Hunting season is upon us! In this episode, Andy Morgan, Levi Morgan and Matt Elliott talk with Russ Lane, long time top-tier tournament bass fishing pro and fellow hunting addict, about the evolution of technology in both fishing and hunting, forward facing sonar, cellular trail cameras, trespassers, deer stand woes, pesky does, last hunting season, managing pigs and coons for the better, and the attitude is takes to find success when the competition continues to get tougher and more easily educated.  

Every outdoorsman should know how to get and keep their knives sharp.  In this episode Matt Elliott is joined by friend, colleague and expert-level knife sharpener, Steve Baker, Product Line Manager for Work Sharp.  Steve has done everything from production, to design engineering, to product line manager at Work Sharp and has taught classes on knife sharpening to all skill levels.  If there is one thing an outdoorsman needs in their arsenal, outside of woodsmanship and shooting skills, it's a sharp knife.  So listen in and sharpen your knives! 

On this episode, special guest Aron Snyder, owner of Kafaru packs, professional hunting guide and one of the world experts on hunting gear talks with Levi Morgan, Andy Morgan and Matt Elliott about broadhead performance, why he's shooting compounds again, his journey back into competition archery, clocking arrows, if it matters when your arrow weights are off from each other a few grains, why his truck matters, moving to Wyoming, construction, bass fishing and a whole range of other topics.   

Levi Morgan, Andy Morgan and Matt Elliott cover off on the final session in the four week shooting tune up series and it is time to extend the range.  You've put in the work, now reap the rewards.  You will be practicing at distance and well on your way to working your way towards the best shot of your life this season.  Happy shooting! 

Levi Morgan walks co-hosts Andy Morgan and Matt Elliott through the next phase in the training program in this episode of On The Line. The third installment in the Shoot Better four week series has you sending arrows downrange!  Aiming at a BIG dot.  Bigger than you might think.  And putting aiming and release execution together to put arrows on target.    

Week two in the weekly 'Shoot Better' series brings shooting into the mix. FINALLY, after a week of torturous (and necessary) aiming drills, without a single shot fired, it's time to practice shot execution.  Levi Morgan talks with co-hosts Andy Morgan and Matt Elliott about the drill known as blank bale or blind bale shooting.  The drill allows you to focus only on breaking your shot.  After putting weeks one and two together, you'll be aiming better and executing your release.   

Levi Morgan kicks off a 4 week training session to get us up to fundemental better shooting condition with week 1 drills that will take your ability to aim and shoot under stress to a solid state.  Levi himself uses these drills to this very day to recondition his mind and shooting habits.  After week 4 you'll be locked into practice season as we spool up for hunting this Fall! 

It's that time of year, tag draws are coming out and it's time to dive into shooting with hunting season in mind.  Levi Morgan, Andy Morgan and Matt Elliott kick things off again with a rerun of the episode covering the dreaded "target panic."  The guys cover off on what it is, what it feels like and some ways to combat it.  This all leads into a four part, WEEKLY series walking you through how to rebuild a solid base of shooting as you lean back into frequent practice down the stretch towards bow season!

Levi Morgan, Andy Morgan and Matt Elliott talk with Dave Wootten of Trinity Oaks, Army Veteran, devout Christian, Archery hunter, Father, and man on a mission to bring healing to Veterans and the children of fallen military Vets, Police Officers and Fire Fighters through hunting, fishing, archery and the outdoors.  An important story for everyone to hear, understand the incredible sacrifices that have been and will be made, and what each one of us can do to offer support to a community that has afforded us everything. 

In this episode of On The Line Podcast Levi Morgan, Andy Morgan and Matt Elliott catch up on Andy's recent Major League Fishing Tournament at Lake of the Ozarks, recent turkey hunting action with Levi's son Landon, amateur home defense dos and don'ts, and the men cover listener questions, including tips to stay calm under pressure when shooting (or anything else), getting your pin on the dot and putting arrows where you want them, how to store hunting clothes and stay as scent free as possible, evaluating new deer property, some not so well recalled movie trivia, and why smoking cigarettes is not the best way to check the wind. 

Andy Morgan and Matt Elliott talk to special guest Ramie Colson, expert turkey hunter and professional bass fisherman.  This episode is all about hunting the wild turkey and the guys discuss some of the history of turkey hunting, calling turkeys, strategies for setups, where to position yourself, what not to do, why patience is king, and a few ways to cook them when you bring one home.