Perry Good’s Top 5 Tips for a Successful Fishing Season

A bad day of fishing is better than a good day of work.  ~Author Unknown

Now imagine what a good day of fishing would feel like! We spoke with Perry Good, Lund Pro-staffer, and he told us his top 5 tips for a successful fishing season.  With spring almost here and the fishing opener just a couple short months away, we thought it would be a good time to share these tips.

Tip #1
Make sure your boat is in good working condition.

Boat and motor maintenance begins in the fall.  Make sure you drain your lower unit, change the gearcase oil if you have a four-stroke and fog the cylinders. Make sure all the water is drained from your pumps in your boat. Charge your batteries before you store your rig for the winter and make sure that you treat your gas with stabil or seafoam.  A proper fall tune-up should make your first fishing trip of the spring a successful one.   A spring-tune up isn’t a bad idea either!  Key areas to look at are the fuel system, belts, cables & hoses, electrical system, fluid levels, propeller & hulls and your safety equipment.

If you are unsure about the proper winterizing procedures and what to look for in a spring-tune up I would recommend bringing your rig to an authorized dealer such as Rapid Marine Group.

Tip #2
Become a student of walleye fishing.

Read fishing articles, attend seminars, watch fishing shows and try to gain as much information as you can about fishing. Once the ice goes off the lakes take the information you’ve learned and apply it on the water. Time on the water leads to experience.  With experience, comes confidence which will lead to fishing success.

Tip #3
Be prepared before you go fishing.

The off-season is a great time to get prepared. Organize your tackle boxes so you know where things are and make sure your gear is in working condition. Fix broken rods, oil your reels and change out your old line. Tie rigs and spinners during the off-season.

Study lakes on the internet and get detailed maps of the lake you want to fish.  Bait shops are a great source of information as well.  Find out if your lake is stocked.  This will determine if the fish you are looking for are in weed beds, rock or mud.

Being organized and prepared means more productive time on the water.

Tip #4
Invest in quality electronics.

Using quality electronics will increase your success greatly.
Read the instructions and learn how to use your electronics.

Tip #5
Be flexible and versatile.

Develop confidence in using several different fishing techniques such as rigging, jigging, trolling and bobber fishing. Be willing to change or modify presentations when necessary. The best time to experiment is when you’re catching fish. Fine tuning a presentation is often the best way to catch bigger fish.