Crisis Of "epic" Proportions

[BassAssassin726]

I agree with the consensus. Find new waters to fish. When I first started two years ago I sucked. I mean I was the suckiest suck that ever sucked. I had crap gear, fished terrible spots for bass that probably weren't even there. But I just kept exploring and exploring and exploring some more. Eventually I found a few spots that I know I can catch quality fish in. FIND NEW WATERS!

[Walleye2Bass]

I'll chime in on this one for what it's worth.  When I really get in a rut where I can't catch bass I switch species.  I have a couple of sunfish spots that I have taken my friends kids to or I have found over the few years I have been in my area.  I get my ultralight out, grab a small beetle spin or a mini crank bait, set the trolling motor to super slow and just have fun.  I may catch a bunch or just a few fish but it just rejuvenates my spirits.  I know some folks I fish with consider sunfish "Kids fishing," but quite frankly I don't care I just like to catch fish.  Every now and then I will hook up with a decent sized bass (1-2 pounds) and that is just fun on light tackle, it also tells me where the bait fish are and what's happening in my local water bodies with brim populations which can clue me in on what the bass might be doing up the food chain.     

[Fishes in trees]

I wouldn't blame the weather as a reason why I'm nor catching fish.  When I have a day or a month where the catching is slow to non-existent, I am always aware that the fish ARE in the water.  The issue is with the grey matter between my ears and I have to tell myself, "Figger it out, Jack."  Don't look for excuses, look for reasons - reasons offer potential solutions.