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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!

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Happy thanksgiving from the Wendlandt’s! 🦃 We hope everybody has a great day.

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Popular Lure Designer, Accomplished Tournament Angler Phil Marks Passes Away

It was really hard to hear the news of the passing of one of my oldest friends, Phil Marks. When I was at Texas A&M, Phil was my first tournament team partner for local and regional tournaments. Phil was one of the smartest people I’ve ever known. He understood fishing and engineering, which I know paved the way for his success as a bait developer. We basically learned how to fish together, and I have always thought he was one of the greatest I have ever fished with. I believe his legacy will live on for years to come. He will be greatly missed by us all. ... See more

Sad news to report on one of the industry greats.

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Daily Limit: Wendlandt’s fantastic finish for AOY

Clark Wendlandt was proud to add a Bassmaster Angler of the Year title to his resume, which he said stands as the most special accolade in his career.

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Still can’t believe it sometimes. 2020 AOY. I want to thank everyone again for the support. I’ve been asked what my go-to baits were this year... and the baits I probably used the most and the ones I feel most confident in when I had to grind it out this year were a Strike King KVD 1.5 or 2.5 square bill Crankbait and the Strike King Rage Bug. Looking forward to carrying this momentum into next year!

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Spending a few days up on Ray Roberts. My assessment so far... not catching a whole lot of fish, but when you do catch one it’s almost always a nice one! #teamoutdoors

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Stray Casts

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Live 11-18-2020 Live with Clark Wendlandt, Patrick Walters Fishing, Kristine Fischer and Luke Foli

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Fishing is all about getting fish into the boat! Here is one of the ways to maximize your catch. Owner Hooks #ownerhooks #strikeking #rangerboats #teamoutdoors #bassproshops #cabelas Fishing & Hunting Texas #fishingandhuntingtexas ... See more

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It was a good year

We all have our goals when the year starts, but one of them is common to all of us. We want to fish the next Classic.
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As the 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments unfolded, things went along pretty well for Clark Wendlandt — with one exception.

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Replacement Treble Hooks

#TackleTip. Fishing is all about getting fish into the boat! Here's a tip about how to maximize your catch. #OwnerHooks Owner Hooks. #TeamOutdoors Strike King Lure Company #StrikeKing #BassFishing

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It’s that time of year again! Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's have all the gifts you will need for your outdoor-loving loved ones this holiday season!

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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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