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Finding Fish on a New Lake

May 11, 2018 by Clark Wendlandt

Learning how to find fish on a new lake is really an art that can be learned. The best way to do it is simply to go to unfamiliar lakes at different times of year and try to figure out what the fish are doing. Every lake is a little different. Some of them will have shared tendencies, but they are all still a little different. I love going to a lake I haven’t fished much, finding an area that looks like something I’ve fished successfully elsewhere, and putting the trolling motor down to figure it out. Usually, when you fish a lake you haven’t fished in a while, it takes time to figure out what the fish are doing, and your day might not be as productive as a day on your home lake, or one you know exactly how to catch them on. So as you practice the art of finding fish on less familiar waters, you may be giving up a great catch on your home lake for a tougher day of problem solving, but if you want to get good at finding fish, in my opinion, this is the best way. In anything, the way to get better is to stretch yourself. Best of luck out there!

Filed Under: Blog, Feature Tagged With: Angler, Bass Fishing, bass pro, Outdoorsman

4 years ago

It was a slow day yesterday, but we made up for it today! Caught this one on a bladed swim jig! #teamoutdoors #bassproshops #cabelas #rangerboats #yamahaoutboards #powerpole #strikeking #sunline #ownerhooks #truetimber #thmarineteam #lithiumpros #garminpro ... See more

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4 years ago

They are biting a Strike King jig in preparation for the spawn! #strikeking #sunline #ownerhooks #teamoutdoors #truetimber

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4 years ago

Caught a few nice ones today!

#teamoutdoors #truetimber #rangerboats #yamahaoutboards #powerpole #thmarineteam #lithiumpros #strikeking #sunline #ownerhooks #garminpro #fishgarmin #bassproshops

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4 years ago

Having organized storage while traveling from lake to lake is key! Check out my storage system this year! DECKED #deckedusa #strikeking #sunline #ownerhooks #truetimber #bassfishing

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4 years ago

New Sunline shipment in 🔥 What’s your go-to line? Mine is the Sunline Super FC Sniper for most situations!

#sunline #teamoutdoors

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4 years ago
Fishing & Hunting Texas

Let’s talk Garmin Force. Check out this video for a few reasons why I love this trolling motor.

Garmin Fish & Hunt #garminpro #fishgarmin #fishinghuntingtexas

The Garmin Force Freshwater Trolling Motor is the most powerful and most efficient motor available. It has the power you need to counter winds and currents with the efficiency to fish all day. Wireless chartplotter integration and built-in autopilot get you to fish, along with anchor lock to stay on them. Wireless foot pedal provides instant control and responsiveness - feels and steers like a cable-steered pedal.

#fishgarmin #bassfishing #rangerboats #yamahaoutboards #bassproshops #thmarine
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4 years ago

Congratulations to Jeff Gustafson Truly one of the nicest guys in fishing. Humble and a really great fisherman... awesome job this week. #bassnation #basselite

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4 years ago
Padre Island residents remove thousands of pounds of dead fish from canals, beaches

This is just a small part of the devastation caused by the winter storm 2 weeks ago.

An estimated 6,000 pounds of fish was collected near Encantada Avenue.

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4 years ago
Fishing & Hunting Texas

Tips on fishing in the wind. #strikeking

Many folks seek the sheltered part of the lake when the wind blows, however they may be missing out #bassfishing #strikeking

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4 years ago

Fishing was brutally tough so I was thankful for every bass I caught this week, but unfortunately it was only good enough to finish middle of the pack in 52nd. Time to put it behind me and gear up for the next one. #teamoutdoors #rangerboats #yamahaoutboards #powerpole #garminpro #thmarineteam #lithiumpros #truetimber #strikeking #sunline #ownerhooks ... See more

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2020 Bassmaster Angler of the Year

2020 Bassmaster Angler of the Year It is hard to put in to words how it feels to have the greatest accomplishment of my career occur in the context of the most chaotic year of my life, and I imagine many of yours too – 2020. But in the midst of all the chaos, my job, while disrupted for a few months, resumed after a few months thanks to the efforts made by B.A.S.S to provide a full season for us. I am so appreciative to them and my fellow anglers for pulling together to make this happen. And … Read More...

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