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Particularly in large environments, it's never obvious where to start when fishing a new spot. Although this is not a guarantee of success, I do try to apply a certain methodology when approaching a new spot and trying to catch fish quickly.
1-Satellite maps and forums
First of all, before you even head out to the water's edge, it's essential to do a little research on the web. While forums, social networks and blogs can help you glean some information, I believe it's essential to observe satellite views to identify changes in depth, substrate, shore relief (and undoubtedly underwater relief as a result), vegetation...
2-Observe activity first
Once at the water's edge, stand back and take your time observing the water.
On the one hand, you'll identify the areas that seem most strategic and promising, and you'll be able to make links with the satellite views, but above all you'll try to detect clues of activity.
What you need to look for then are obviously hunts, but also simply the presence of forage fish or active birds.
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3-Fish out the obvious
If there are no signs of activity, then you need to fish for potentially productive spots. In this case, you need to fish the most obvious and obvious spots.
Your priority will then be to fish the marked spots, i.e. obstacles, water veins, aquatic and terrestrial cover.
But you also need to identify and fish the break zones. These are areas where currents meet or change, for example, but also areas where depths change and finally the edges of substrates, which are often strategic spots.
4-Windward bank
On windy days, opt for the windward shore, which is often the most productive, as the action of wind and waves creates a food chain at the top of which are the predators you're after.
Sometimes, especially in winter when the water is cold and the wind even windier, you'll need to opt for a sheltered, sunny bank, but more often than not it will be the exposed bank that is the strategic location.
5-Always start at the edge
A golden rule when arriving at the water's edge, whether you know the spot or not, is to always start by fishing the edge. So take your time, and be methodical. The fish posted offshore will still be there 15 minutes later. But in that time, you may have made a magnificent catch in the first few metres!
6-Powerfisher
If no activity is detectable and the obvious spots aren't working either, then you need to beat as much ground as possible; in this case, choose reaction lures and fish fast. This is often how you'll find an active fish or trigger an aggressive attack from a sluggish one.
