Until now I followed hints in the forum or youtube videos. Now I'd like to explore a waterway buy my own, but there are so many variables that I have no clue where to start:
Weather (air/water temperatures and even barometric pressure)
Time of Day
Spot / Position
Water depth / bottom surface (silt, gravel, weed, ...)
Bait / Lure
Presentation (depth / type of retrieve)
Hook size (does type matter as well?)
Type of fish / size
...
I checked the wiki for bait / lure and hook size, but this seems to be only an estimate as they bite on much larger hooks and other baits as well.
I should add that I have no angling experience in real life, so I cannot deduct from that.
I appreciate any advice on how to systematically explore a body of water.