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Information – A Crutch?

April 16, 2018 By Clark Wendlandt

In tournament bass fishing, there is one thing that is widely disputed. How much does information really help in tournament bass fishing? Obviously, it can be a huge help. You’re heading into a tournament and you don’t know that much about the lake, somebody tells you about a great spot or area or a certain pattern, and it can mean a great finish in that event. But overall, how much does it really help – in the long run? I contend that help (information) can be a crutch that hurts long term results. It might get you by for a tournament here and there, but overall, relying on it is truly detrimental to your fishing. The reason I say this, and what I really like to tell young anglers is that the more you can find on your own, developing your own techniques, figuring out how to catch fish on your own, the more confidence you will have. You see, tournament fishing is truly all about confidence. Everybody in a Tour level tournament can cast, set the hook, figure out what baits are the best etc…, but the guy that can make the best decisions during the event with no one to help him while he’s out there is the one who will come out on top in the long run – those are the guys with longevity. It’s a skill that needs to be developed, and the only way to do it is to get out there in a tournament and figure things out on your own. This is not to say that you shouldn’t do your homework about a lake. You absolutely need to understand the history of and the type of lake you’re fishing and what’s been going on recently on a lake, but once you understand the basics, going out and figuring it out on your own will build momentum and confidence that will carry you through tournament day after tournament day and give you longevity in this sport. PC: FLW Outdoors

Filed Under: Blog, Feature Tagged With: Bass Fishing, bass pro, bass tournaments, fishing, how to catch fish

Clark Wendlandt

1 day ago

Clark Wendlandt

#TackleTipTuesday. It's getting to be that time of year again. Here are some tips to pre spawn fishing! Strike King Lure Company T-H Marine Supplies Bass Pro Shops Cabela's #RangerBoats #OwnerHooks #PowerPole #FishGarmin #GarminPro #Sunline #BassFishing Evinrude ... See MoreSee Less

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Went to Bass Pro Shops and the Wonders of Wildlife today. It was amazing!

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Went to Bass Pro Shops and the Wonders of Wildlife today. It was amazing!

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Will you be in TN in April?

That’s awesome !

If I wouldve known you was going to be there I wouldve stopped by. I was at the outlet next door.

clark what do u think about the new thunder cricket

I went to it back in September going back enjoyed it

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Clark Wendlandt

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Clark Wendlandt

The Cabela's Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic has started! Get stocked up on all your gear and come see me and Wade Middleton at the Cabela’s in Buda this weekend!

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The Cabelas Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic has started! Get stocked up on all your gear and come see me and Wade Middleton at the Cabela’s in Buda this weekend! 

#bassproshops #basspro #cabelaspro #bassproclub #cabelasclub
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Clark Wendlandt

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Congratulations to my fellow Garmin Fish & Hunt pro, Paul Mueller Fishing, on an awesome win. Very well deserved.

Bassmaster #bassnation #bassmaster #fishgarmin #garminpro
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Congratulations to my fellow Garmin Fish & Hunt pro, Paul Mueller Fishing, on an awesome win. Very well deserved. 

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Congratulations Paul

Awesome stick, congratulations Paul.

Clark Wendlandt

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Here's a great tip about a tackle management system that will help keep your boat a little more organized while you're fishing. Hope you're catching them!

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