Perseverance and grit are what it takes to be successful. Nice story and it sounds like memories were made.
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05 Jan 11:41
Want to talk about night and day differences on new water? 6 years ago at Schroon Lake, I was that guy - new boat, zero plan. Every spot looked "perfect," and I was paralyzed by options until exhaustion forced me to throw a spinnerbait for a couple lucky catches.
Then came BLat's wisdom about "keeping it simple" and doing homework. Club championship day (AOY on the line), I wasn't just prepared - I was confident. Studied the lake like a final exam, eliminated water, and got "in the zone."
Tournament morning: Two fish by 7 AM, limit by 11, hunted a kicker. Result: 15lb 1.6oz bag edged out one of our best by less than a pound for AOY. Real victory was the mental game - executing with confidence.
Thanks BLat - from "deer in headlights" to a winning strategy!