it has been a belief, of many in the know, over the years, that the locating is 70% of it. I have found that to be a pretty good observation myself. one could argue that its really 100%, if you don't find any. lol
that's because I was on them pretty steady at the time. and you had a mission to accomplish so I was serious. lol it sure did make my day watching you get the hog. by the way, have you fished in the crappie pond to see whats alive still? you should get your cross pollination this time.