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How to maximize your time on the water

Florida pro Cliff Prince pays close attention to his retrieval speed and cadence to avoid falling into a rut that is less appealing to bass. Photos by Mark Hicks

One of the most challenging aspects of bass tournament fishing is that you must be intensely focused throughout a long competition day. Many other sports, such as football, baseball and tennis, have short breaks between brief moments of fervent action. This allows the players to regroup mentally, as well as physically.