You dont need to go around lakes putting in loads of bait to catch fish. Especially if your fishing at the time and its a small water. You can ruin your chances and that of others early season when few fish are feeding simply by being too eager with the bait. Just use small handfuls here and there, spots where you can look and see if it's gone. Then by just keeping your eye on them you will be educating yourself as well as the fish. You rest your swim, you give yourself a break and you add so much more to your fishing experience. It's a win win situation if you ask me.