The one thing I did this year was to simplify things. If I want to learn a new technique I simply took that bait(as I was taught back In the early 80's) and fished It hard and In many different places.
On other days I tried things that I thought might work like a smallie beaver on a shakeyhead. It was durn good.
On a few other days I threw baits that were quite successful 10+ years ago but went by the wayside for the "new" catch every bass In the lake bait.
And lastly I vowed to have fun no matter what. It's amazing what can be accomplished If you slow down, enjoy every minute on the water, unclutter your head , and I'll speak only for me, not be afraid to fail. That one tenant alone caught me some fine fish!
I don't know If this qualifies on wanting to get better but It has absolutely made each trip a pleasure.
