You never know until you go. This week's fishing has proven this to be truer than ever.

We've seen trout caught at the "wrong" part of the lake and at the "wrong" depths. At the same time, we've seen people doing everything "right" but still getting skunked. We even saw a monster catfish get caught on a piece of candy on a tiny hook!

The truth is, the best time to go fishing is when you can, the best place to go fishing is where you fit in, and the best baits and rigs to use are the ones you have the most confidence in.

Yes, there are definitely ways to increase your chances, but you certainly won't catch anything if you don't try your luck. On the other hand, if you just go out and make a cast, even if your rig isn't perfect, even if conditions aren't ideal, you could end up finding quite a surprise at the end of your line.

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