Thread: Fishing Trips: Fish vs. No (or few) Fish

Basically, what I was suggesting was that you should do some research about the lakes in your area and just go fishing. The trial and error of finding those hot bites on your own makes you a better fisherman, and makes the catches much more rewarding. And yes, once you figure out a bite on one lake, it can give you some insight as to what the fish may be doing on another lake, IF you put a little thought into what is causing the fish to behave that way. This doesn't mean that they will be at the same depth, same type of cover, same color, etc. It just means that if you know your lakes, you can connect the dots from one lake to another as it relates to seasonal patterns. I.e. If they are transitioning from a Fall pattern to a Winter pattern on Lake X, then Lake Y will soon follow. Water temps usually dictate these transitions on any lake, so keep that in mind.



Having said all that, fishing on a hot tip will teach you a lot about how to get them to bite, and can be a big confidence booster for the discouraged beginner.