old timer/veteran help

[revspiggles]

So ya'll know I am rather young (mid 30's) and am learning inshore salt fishing. I am not looking for places or spots as I know I have to put in the time and am learning the bay and surrounding marsh island. What I would love to hear from you vets is what should we be looking for in your experience? windward vs leeward shores, how do you spot slicks, what tips to find holes/spots for reds...locating trout schools etc..

Just want to have a discussion on tips and thoughts and tricks and techniques to learn from you vets and older guys for us younger folks. Again not trying to potlick spots or even talk about the where in VBay...just learning the area and the ins and outs of inshore fishing. Looking forward to your thoughts...