Pintail, don't feel like the Lone Ranger. There are several others out there with the same problem. I have talked to those who have had good luck, they have done their homework and have found the fish. I have talked to those who went to school and were preoccupied who have just enjoyed their time on the water and will be taking summer school, I will be in the front of the class this time and hope I can stay focused. I have some of the equipment but the gray matter to operate them properly and knowing where I should be putting brush is the schooling I need.
I wish you well with your problem, I am going to hire a guide and hope they will be able to help me with mine. I lost my local fishing partners and after they passed I sort of let my fishing and putting out brush fall to the way side.
Don't give up. Ferdi aka Fred