By Andrew Ragas Learning to fish a new, unfamiliar body of water is an intimidating task. Most fishermen endure these challenges whether it’s fishing for tournaments, guiding, or leisure. As one who frequently fishes new lakes throughout the Upper Midwest each year and loves to explore, learning to fish them isn’t as difficult as it seems. It’s actually become a routine that has led to exceptional results and has turned me into a better, more-rounded angler. Imagine being able to fish every day, spending as much time on the water as you desire. Some folks are privileged to do this while others aren’t. In a perfect world this would be possible for everyone. It’s too bad that time is such a valuable commodity. Although time is one of the best resources available for learning to fish new lakes, most dedicated fishermen are unwilling to utilize it. As good as it sounds, time is an impractical option. Those who fish new lakes want immediate results, and sometimes time cannot guarantee it. With the advent of new and advanced technologies such as down and side imaging sonars, and incredibly accurate GPS mapping systems and chart-plotting, the process of learning new lakes