Ask the Anglers: What Do You Look For on a New Lake?
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Ask the Anglers: What Do You Look For on a New Lake?

December 4, 2019 • Major League Lessons

Our anglers have different strategies for breaking down a new lake. Some focus on cover and contouring while others key in on water color and clarity. We asked a few of the MLF pros to tell us the first things they look for when they arrive at a new body of water.