High fuel costs and other boat expenses mean that many of us are fishing water closer to home and or perhaps areas we neglected in the past. Fishing a new lake, or seldom fished lake, is probably the most difficult part of the sport. The problem is two fold. First there is the need to have a good understanding of the playing field. Second, one must be able to blend that with his own unique fishing style.
One needs to get a general idea of what might be the season patterns of the fish. You can then use that as a general guideline.
Everyone has their own fishing style, so blending the pattern information to one’s individual style is important. Anglers have different lures and techniques in which they have the most confidence. Some like to fish slowly and others fast. Some like to run a long way in their boat before starting to fish. Others like to fish right out of the boat ramp. There are many of different ways to catch bass.
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On any specific day, there are always different fishing patterns that catch fish on the same lake. One needs to use a technique in which he has confidence. If fishing a new lake you need to find confidence first.
If unsuccessful in finding fish with your confidence technique drop back and punt. This usually means going to a bait or technique that is maybe better for catching numbers of fish rather than size. Try to fall back on such a plan. Continue reading….