Back when I was into the 'mainstream' of fishing, I knew how to approach 'new' water. You know, that lake or pond where you've never fishied beore, don't know anything about, and just want to find out if there are fish, what they are, and some idea of how big.

I'd take an ultralight spinning rod, tie on a small aberdeen hook, Texas rig a live nightcrawler, and walk the bank making short casts to every thing I could see.

Found out pretty quick if there was anything worth catching.

How do you guys approach this with fly gear? I've pretty much settled on a popper/nymph set up. Any other good ones? Things that you do 'just to see' what's what?

What are your favorite 'catch what ever it may be' rigs?

Thanks,

Buddy