I usually fail at two of these and only get one right. Sometimes I fail at
all three. A couple years ago a guy asked me before a tournament (I was
fishing against him) what was working and if I had any general tips to help
him out. I thought for a moment to try and come up with something other
than baits that had been working for me or patterns that were producing.
Minutes before a tournament I thought it was pretty tasteless for one of my
competitors to be asking me for tips, but I when I stopped being annoyed
long enough to think this crystalized for me. I've mentioned them before,
but they bear repeating, and I hate to see the non bass fishing posts
takeover this group completely.

1. Spend your time on the water actually fishing.
2. Make as many quality presentations as it is possible for you to make in
the time you have.
3. Get the bites you get in the boat.

Sounds simplistic. It is, but implementation is a little more problematic.

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