Most weekend anglers spend 90% of their time casting in the wrong spots.

Not because they're bad fishermen — because nobody ever taught them to read water.

Here's what I mean: fish aren't randomly scattered across a lake or river. They're almost always sitting in predictable locations based on:

• Water temperature (they move to find their comfort zone, usually 60-75°F for bass)

• Oxygen levels (structure like weeds, rocks, and drop-offs hold more oxygen)

• Food availability (baitfish congregate near points and creek channels)

Once you understand these three things, you stop guessing and start fishing with intent.

The fix? Before you cast a single line, spend 15 minutes studying the water. Look for transition zones — where shallow meets deep, where current slows, where two types of structure meet. That's where the fish are.

This one habit alone will double your catch rate.

I built Reel School to teach exactly this kind of systematic thinking — courses and weekly breakdowns for anglers who are serious about actually catching fish, not just being on the water.

Most weekend anglers spend 90% of their time casting in the wrong spots.

Not because they're bad fishermen — because nobody ever taught them to read water.

Here's what I mean: fish aren't randomly scattered across a lake or river. They're almost always sitting in predictable locations based on:

• Water temperature (they move to find their comfort zone, usually 60-75°F for bass)

• Oxygen levels (structure like weeds, rocks, and drop-offs hold more oxygen)

• Food availability (baitfish congregate near points and creek channels)

Once you understand these three things, you stop guessing and start fishing with intent.

The fix? Before you cast a single line, spend 15 minutes studying the water. Look for transition zones — where shallow meets deep, where current slows, where two types of structure meet. That's where the fish are.

This one habit alone will double your catch rate.

I built Reel School to teach exactly this kind of systematic thinking — courses and weekly breakdowns for anglers who are serious about actually catching fish, not just being on the water.