Nice Post Jesse...
Another things we tend to forget as fishermen, is that fish have inbred natural reactions and tendencies, based on weather and water temps!
Get to know this and when someone tells you what the water temp, clarity, or weather pattern is, you have an immediate idea where to go first....then you can adjust from there.
Some people just go to the wrong place like Jesse said, then get frustrated, and are lost....normally because they don't want to take the time to learn a species or patterns.
I will never tell someone where to fish, show pics of my spots, or give out vital info...but I will show you how to find fish and think for yourself...then when we give water temps, etc, you will know where to start!