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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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What a ride it’s been! And what a blessing to be able to share this moment with (most) of my family... just missing Katie, Michael, and Randy. Thankful is an understatement.

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I just won the 2020 Bassmaster Angler of the year, and I am truly humbled and honored. I’ve been fishing for a lot of years, and this is without question the biggest win of my career. I’m still processing everything, but thank you all for the support, comments, messages, and calls. We did it! #bassmaster #AOY #basselite #teamoutdoors #bassproshops #cabelas #rangerboats #yamahaoutboards #powerpole #thmarineteam #strikeking #sunline #ownerhooks #garminpro #fishgarmin #lithiumpros ... 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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