@Chris Skrobarczyk Thanks for the shoot out. @Jon Henn Even though most of my advice may be directed toward Bass, Most of the rules apply across many species. There are many factors to consider when choosing a spot. Water Temp, Cover, Current, Bait and Pressure. Its been a long time, but for Trout I found that they like to congregate Near deeper pools or just outside heavier current in Streams or Rivers. For Lakes look for cover that allows for ambush points such as current breaks, Brush, or Rock Piles. As a boater we tend to do the opposite of those on the bank. Boaters cast to the shallows as bank fisherman cast deep. So if those from the bank are catching them there is a reason why. Underwater structure will give the secret away. set up your boat outside the line they are fishing but stay within casting distance. Water clarity is also a driving factor. Clear water use more natural looking bait, More stained water use lures that make noise and are darker to create a better silhouette. Hope this helps and as Chris said without more information its hard to pin point specifics.

For me its just work work and more work. Just with a little fishing thrown in when able to as long as the storms/rain holds off.

@Chris Skrobarczyk Little rain is fine. 1-3 inches an hour will make me hide under a bridge for awhile. Lightning, not happening.

My everyday work and of course working on fixing and adding things in my app.

All the above. Crashing maps fixed, Best part is there are Lake/River Boundaries for all 1700+ U.S. bodies of water. Just added the Great Lakes to finish off my day. Tomorrow starts a few new things to add.

Personally I use Braid more then anything else. Thinner line diameter. 15 - 20 lb test line diameter of 8- 10 lb. So more spool capacity. Less abrasive then mono. More sensitivity. Downfall to braid is no stretch.

I have been spooling 15 lb moss green braid for the past 30 years I think. Highest I run is 30 lb for heavy cover. Always run straight braid no leader regardless of the lure. Always tie the same knots. Uni knot for just about everything. Top water, jigs and Glide baits I will tie a San Diego Jam knot.

I used to use fishbrain just didn't have what I was looking for in an app. It was more geared toward the social side. It may have changed, not sure. Been about 4 years since I used it.

@Chris Skrobarczyk thank you my friend. Didn't want to self promote. Still alot of work to do on it.