year the event was, how the fish were being caught, and how much weight it would take to win the event. This always gives me background knowledge of what types of baits i will need to prepare, and usually some tournament winning tactics to try and employ.
PAPER STUDY
i have an idea of what i would like to try at the new lake, i now have to decide where to do it. i feel that this is the most important step to tournament success. i will try to get my hands on every paper
topographic map that exists for the lake. Why would you need more than one you might ask? Most maps are made by independent mapping companies. While most are very similar - if not identical - if you pay close enough attention to detail you will notice subtle differences between each. Some maps are made earlier than others and do not have as fine of detail or updates to the lake that others may have. Being from an area of the country that consistently deals with rising and falling
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