RookieBoy

I'd spend the day with Matt Allen. He's a toad catcher!

Glenn, Nice job on connecting with Mr. Crews. Definitely a good talk. See if you can connect with Josh Bertrand. He's a local from Az. He's an up and comer.

GonFishin, Always keep it simple with your tackle. Most lures are marketed to catch fisherman mostly. If you want to do it right, like stated before, get in a backseat with somebody knowledgeable on your body of water. Better yet, hire a guide and take notes. I know they are not cheap, but it would save you years of time on the water. There is no short cut to success on the water, but hiring a good guide will get you going in the right direction real fast. Fish a local club as well. You don't need to be in the FLW circuit. We have a small club here in Arizona and these guys are great. You fish in a different boat each month if you wanted to. take notes. I keep a journal after every trip on the water; what worked and what didn't. Weather, water clarity, time of day, and baits used. Even dock talk is noted as well. I don't put too much stock in dock talk though...LOL Tightlines!