Turn on the electronics and eliminate dead water. Too much of the time we eliminate dead water with our baits. I will go to the areas I SUSPECT they will be then find them. Those big expensive units aren't for decoration. Spend time locating the fish.
A friend of mine fished a big BASS tournament a couple of years ago with a big-name touring pro. They rode around looking at the electronics for well over 2 hours before ever putting a bait in the water. When the pro said "There they are!" it was on and they both finished very well.